January 15, 2014
How Small Businesses Can Increase Customer Loyalty & Branding
Online Survey Reveals 74 Percent of Consumers Think More Positively About Sending Company and 87 Percent Report Increased Brand Loyalty
January 15, 2014
New “Innovation Loft” Helps Launch Startups
There's a new contest to help small business owners solve problems and find mentors for their startups.
January 14, 2014
Small Retailers Lagging on Data Security, IT Compliance
Small- and mid-sized retailers aren't keeping up with the technologies they need to ensure customer data security and compliance, according to a new survey.
January 14, 2014
Intuit Acquires Workers’ Comp Provider
Intuit Inc. announced on Monday that it will acquire privately-held Prestwick Services, a subsidiary of Prestwick Holdings. The Massachusetts-based company is a provider of payroll-based billing and payment solutions for the workers’ compensation industry.
January 14, 2014
SBA Taking Nominations for its Small Business Week Awards
Do you know of a small business owner who has an amazing success story? You can help them achieve recognition if you submit them for the 2014 National Small Business Week Awards.
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.