What is a ‘Nonemployer Business’? | 2018
The U.S. Code of federal statutes contains the term “small business” 1,034 times. Terms like microbusiness or biz are mentioned nowhere in the code.
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Bloomberg Examines a Predatory Lending Practice Targeting Small Businesses
A multi-part investigation of an obscure New York law that enables a loan company to sue certain small businesses — and win — with little the business can do to fight back.
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Holiday Shopping Opening Weekend Set More Records | 2018
From Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, more than 165 million Americans shopped in stores and online.
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Survey Estimates $17.8 Billion Was Spent on Small Business Saturday | 2018
2018 sets new records for Small Business Saturday
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How to Apply for Amazon’s New Delivery-Partner Startup Business Program
Information on the application process for becoming an Amazon Delivery Service Partner.
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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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Half of U.S. Millennials Want to Start a Business During the Next Three Years
More than any other generation, Millennials believe there is more job security in owning your own business than in working for someone else.
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7 Tips for Overcoming Your Fear of Making a Presentation
It’s one of the fears that many small business owners must face. Here’s how.
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How to Ask Someone to Help You Solve a Small Business Challenge
Sometimes you need helpful business advice from others. Here is how to ask for it.
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How to Use Twitter’s Advanced Search Features to Find Tweet Treasures
How to be a power-searcher of Twitter. An in-depth guide to the ways you can quickly discover what is being tweeted anywhere at any time.
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If Success is a Journey, Not a Destination, Here’s Your Roadmap
Success is all about what you can accomplish right now, starting today.
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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.
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How Small Business Owners Differ From Others in Debt, Money & Demographics | 2016
A comparison of characteristics and demographics between those who own small businesses and those who do not