What Is Small Business Saturday? | 2019
A brief look at the history of Small Business Saturday
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Why Retail Small Businesses Are Preparing for a Busy Thanksgiving Day Weekend | 2019
Predictions from the National Retail Federation (NRF) annual forecast of holiday retail sales.
Squarespace Adds Off-line Credit Card Processing
The new Squarespace merchant-service feature is enabled by Square.
CallJoy, Google’s Small Business Phone Agent, Rolls Out Major Upgrade | 2019
CallJoy, the small business virtual phone agent, interacts with callers based on the questions they ask.
Start a Business
Founders of Successful Startups Are Mostly Middle-Aged
Entrepreneurial success isn’t just a function of raw intelligence and a propensity for risk-taking.
Resources
U.S. Resources for Women Business Owners
Agencies and programs to assist women create, sustain and grow businesses.
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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.
Research
Halloween Will be a Treat for Small Business Retailers | 2019
172 million people plan to celebrate Halloween in 2019, slightly lower than in 2018.
Holiday Retail Sales Expectations | 2019
This year’s forecast tops the 3.7% average increase seen annually over the past five years.
IBM Study: Data Breaches a Growing Risk for Small Business | 2019
Smaller companies have higher breach-related, per-employee costs than larger organizations.
The Majority of Small Business Owners are Baby Boomers
Survey highlights of current and aspiring Baby Boomer small business owners.
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What the IRS Wants You to Know About Excise Taxes
Information provided by the IRS that relates to excise taxes.
Advice
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.