Self-Employed Business Owners Struggle to Grow, But 78% Say it’s a Good Time to Start a Business | 2019
Despite major challenges, 78 percent of self-employed business owners say it’s a good time to start a business.
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How to Save on Printing and Copying Costs
Whether you’re printing large orders or just small office needs, there are always ways to save.
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U.S. Resources for Women Business Owners
Agencies and programs to assist women create, sustain and grow businesses.
Google Upgrading Grammar Suggestions in Google Docs
To help improve our grammar glitches, Google’s office software suite is in the process of introducing machine learning techniques.
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Links to Trademark Information in All 50 States | 2019
Reasons a small business might prefer a state trademark over a federal trademark and where to register one.
Small Business Tools: Start-up Calculator
This free and clever online start-up calculator enables a user to estimate the costs of starting a new business.
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Two-Thirds of Americans Dream of Opening a Small Business | 2018
Among individuals ages, 37-57 (Generation Xers) 75% of those surveyed had the dream of opening a small business.
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What Percentage of New Businesses Survive? (By State, Industry, Time)
Yes, businesses close. But at a rate less than you may be led to believe. (Links to business survival statistics in all 50 states and by industries.)
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Why Your Small Business Should Still be Using Flickr | 2018
With new independent owners and a sustainable business model, the pioneering photography and community site has a future as promising as its past.
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By the Numbers: U.S. Veteran-Owned Businesses | 2018
After serving their country, many U.S. military veterans start and run their own businesses.
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Native American Small Business Resources
Native American small business resources for American Indian small business owners and those who are considering starting a business.
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Ranking of States With Highest Percentage of Millionaire Households | 2018
5.8% of American households qualify as millionaires. You’ll be surprised which states rank the highest percentage of millionaires per thousand.
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Tip for Marketers Targeting Small Business: SMBs Don’t Use the Term SMB
When you use in-house marketing buzzwords like SMB, you confuse your customers.
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Americans Rank Military and Small Business as Nation’s Two Most Trusted Institutions | 2018
In an era of mistrust, Americans still trust the “institution” of small business.
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Here’s How Small Business Owners Are Buying, Using Technology | 2017
Tech adoption grows, but a surprising number of small businesses are clinging onto paper.
Bookmark This! | 35 Data Sources About Business From U.S. Government Agencies
Small business data sources provided by U.S. federal government sources.
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Answers to 20 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Small Business
From “What is a small business?” to “How do most small businesses get funded?” the 20 most asked questions about small business.
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How Small Business Owners Define Success (You’ll Be Surprised)
While they are serious about running a viable business, their top motivations aren’t wealth and growth.
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Highlights of Babson College Small Business in America Research | 2016
Obtaining capital is still a challenge for small businesses.
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The Surprising (To Some) Demographics of Small Business Owners | 2016
The median American small business owner is a bit over 50 years old.