Small Business Weekly Job Growth Ends 2019 at an All-Time High
The competitive small business job market continues to drive wage growth higher.
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What are the 20 Fastest Growing U.S. Occupations in Size and Pay Between Now and 2026?
Career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
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How Many Paid Vacation Days Should Your Full-time Employees Receive?
Typically, the more years an employee has worked at a company, the more vacation days they are allowed.
The Workforce of Highly Skilled Freelancers Continues its Rapid Growth | 2019
This phenomena is seen in diverse segments throughout the U.S. economy.
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Founders of Successful Startups Are Mostly Middle-Aged
Entrepreneurial success isn’t just a function of raw intelligence and a propensity for risk-taking.
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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.
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Infographic | What’s New With Small Business, 2019
“What is a small business?” and some of the other most-asked questions about small business.
Happy Small Business (and Small Business Customer) Week, 2019
While small businesses create jobs, there’s another thing that small businesses and their customers do that’s equally important: They create communities.
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.
A Small Business on Valentine’s Day is Like a Box of Chocolates
Happy Valentine’s Day, 2019.
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What the IRS Wants You to Know About Excise Taxes
Information provided by the IRS that relates to excise taxes.
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.
By the Numbers: U.S. Veteran-Owned Businesses | 2018
After serving their country, many U.S. military veterans start and run their own businesses.
Native American Small Business Resources
Native American small business resources for American Indian small business owners and those who are considering starting a business.