How Does Your Small Business’ Cybersecurity Measure Up to This Checklist From the FCC? | 2017
It is time for you to compare the cybersecurity steps you should take vs. what you’re actually doing.
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Small Business Checklist for Responding to the Equifax Security Breach | 2017
Also included, information from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission regarding the Equifax breach.
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A Cautionary Tale on How Not to Start Off Your Startup
Except for needing a different name that doesn’t suggest they want to put Latin American corner markets out of business, this startup had a good week.
Research
Gallup: Most Employees Who Work Varying Hours Like Their Schedules | 2017
According to Gallup, the majority of employees who work variable hours each week report no problems or financial hardship with the variable hours.
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Introduction | SmallBusiness.com Guide to Starting a Blog
A blog serves as the foundation of your company’s brand and story. And you can set it up in an hour. (Sponsored by GoDaddy.)
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How to Start a Small Business Blog, Step 1 | Name Your Blog
Depending on your blogging strategy, choosing the right name can be the difference in blogging success or failure.
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How to Start a Small Business Blog, Step 2 | Choose a Blog Platform
While there are plenty of blog publishing options to choose from, there are many reasons that WordPress is the most popular. Here are a few.
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How to Start a Small Business Blog, Step 3 | Choose a Web Host
With so many web hosting companies out there, how do you choose the one that will meet your needs when you don’t know yet what your needs may be.
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How to Add More Information-Specific URLs to Your Google Listings | 2017
Google listings now offer your business the ability to have multiple links for setting up an appointment, reserving a table, placing an order, etc.
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How to Start a Bicycle Shop | Financial Overview
Studies show the most profitable bike shops today deliver excellence while also controlling costs.
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How To Determine if Your Unpaid Internship Program is Legal
Unpaid internships are not summer employees you don’t have to pay.
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6 More Suggestions For Improving Your Office Email | May 2017
Simple business email etiquette can make your life a whole lot easier and save yourself from looking like an email loser.
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Contact Information | 2017
A comprehensive list of links and phone numbers for District, Regional and National SBA offices.
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SBA Resources That Help U.S. Military Veterans Start and Run Businesses | 2017
We encourage small businesses to hire U.S. military veterans. We also encourage veterans who own or want to start a business to look into these Small Business Administration programs.
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More Examples of Public Domain Stock Photos | 2017
Another example of photographers making a portion of their work free to help them reach a broader audience for their commercial work.
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Links to Business Related Tax Agencies for All 50 States and Territories
On one page, links to business related tax agencies and resources in all 50 states.
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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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How Small Businesses Are Succeeding in Very Small Towns
Examples of small town small businesses who are working together with big results.
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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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3 Top Ranked Free Online Courses on Starting and Growing a Small Business | 2017
Two great words (“free” and “learning”) for current and prospective business owners.
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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
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 | 2016
From “What is a small business?” to “How do most small businesses get funded?” the 20 most asked questions about small business.