November 14, 2012
Samuel Adams Small Biz Loan program helps “Brew the American Dream”
Program Provides Funding and Coaching for Small Businesses in Washington, D.C.
November 12, 2012
National Debt Impacting Business Hiring Plans
The U.S. debt is weighing on business owners as they consider adding workers and making other investments, according to a new survey by Sageworks, a financial information company. In the survey, accounting and banking professionals were asked how the national debt affects businesses’ hiring and investment plans.
November 11, 2012
Holiday shopping season arriving earlier for retailers
Tthe National Retail Federation projects that sales during the traditional holiday shopping period (defined as November and December) will rise 4.1 percent, to $586.1 billion.
November 8, 2012
FreshBooks Brings Cloud Accounting to the iPad with New Native App
Native iPad app offers small business owners streamlined ability to create invoices, manage expenses and track project time easily from anywhere
November 4, 2012
New Financial Reporting Standards for Small Businesses
New AICPA framework would offer small businesses a new method of financial reporting. The framework is intended for companies who are not required to use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
October 26, 2012
Consider Buying Your Office Space, Expert Advises Small Businesses
The ‘5 Cs’ Lenders Look for When Considering Applicants. It’s not a question of if, but when most business owners should think about owning commercial property, says financial expert and small-business advocate, Chris Hurn.
October 19, 2012
More small businesses dedicating time to social media
It started with an injured rescue dog, $125 in cash and an old silk screen machine.
October 19, 2012
Why do Some Businesses Prosper in Tough Times?
Since the 2008-2009 stock market collapse, the U.S. business environment has been struggling as small business owners, clawing their way back to recover lost ground, have attempted to grow their businesses.
October 15, 2012
Small biz owners dependent on their mobile devices for competitiveness.
New CDW report finds opportunity for increased use of business-related mobile apps.
October 15, 2012
Are You Listening to Your Customers? Ask them these 6 questions.
You may be missing out on the best way to get real feedback from your clients. Likewise, your clients might be missing out on the same information from their customers.
October 11, 2012
Florida Businesses Get Lending Boost
A group of Florida banks has increased lending to small businesses by $250 million.
October 8, 2012
Top Small Business Influential Champions to be Honored at Small Business Influence Awards Gala
Awards gala honors 100 organizations, companies and individuals who have influenced small businesses in North America.