January 13, 2014
Microsoft and GoDaddy Partner for Small Business Websites
Partnership gives small-business owners Office 365 productivity advantage coupled with award-winning customer service.
January 12, 2014
Measuring the Costs of Potential Maryland Minimum Wage Increase
At one end of the minimum wage battle, you'll find Marissa Greene in Randallstown, Maryland, for whom an increase would mean not having to eat nearly every meal at the fast-food place where she works, because groceries are a luxury.
January 10, 2014
FedEx Announces Small Business Grant Contest
FedEx has launched its second nationwide small business grant contest which will award a total of $50,000 to 10 deserving U.S. small businesses. The grand prize winner will receive a $25,000 grant, four first place winners will each receive $5,000 and five second place winners will each receive $1,000.
January 9, 2014
Is it Worth it to Challenge an Unemployment Claim?
By law, companies are solely responsible for paying unemployment insurance. The costs, therefore, cannot be passed onto workers. This means that a company has limited ability to control those costs.
January 8, 2014
Proposal Would Mandate Accrual Accounting for Most Businesses
The way businesses keep their books can affect when their taxes are due, which can affect their cash flow, their ability to invest in new opportunities, and their ability to meet their obligations.
January 7, 2014
Survey: Economy Is Primary Concern For Business Owners
54% of Independent Business Owners Say Weak Economic Environment is #1 Concern in 2014
January 7, 2014
Mobile Banking Options Key Factor for Small Businesses When Choosing a Bank
A new survey on small business banking habits shows that mobile banking options are a driving factor when business owners choose a financial institution.
January 6, 2014
National Women’s Business Council Releases Annual Report
The National Women's Business Council (NWBC) has released its annual report focusing on economic issues of importance to women business owners.
January 6, 2014
PayPal Increases Its Small Business Lending Program
E-retailers in need of quick cash can add PayPal to a growing list of non-traditional sources for financing, as mainstream lending to small businesses continues to lag.
January 2, 2014
Small Business Optimism Rebounds Heading into 2014
Small business owners are feeling more confident about prospects for 2014, according to a new nationwide survey.
December 30, 2013
The 10 Fastest-Growing Businesses for 2014
One of the amazing things about business is that when one industry prospers, outsiders often find a way to tap into that success. A growing industry can need new suppliers, distributors or back-office service providers, or a booming field may need new competitors.
December 30, 2013
New App Helps Small Businesses with Analytics
Manage Dragonfly Small Business has today released an application for use on Apple iOS 7 mobile devices called Small Business Analytics. The mobile app gives small business managers the ability to quickly examine a handful of key expenses and to consider choices that could lead to improved profitability.Your Small Business Expenses