More Americans Plan Cookouts, Fireworks and Road Trips for Independence Day 2017
Americans will be flying their red, white and blue this Independence Day.
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Event
Alibaba’s Gateway ’17 is the Company’s First U.S. Event Targeting Small Businesses
Previously, Alibaba’s U.S. strategy has focused on trade partnerships with large U.S. enterprises and brands.
Small Business Inspiration
A Timpanist’s Lesson For Turning 27 Failures Into One Big Success | #MondayMotivation
This nanoscientist worked for ten years and 27 auditions before achieving his goal of becoming a timpanist in a major orchestra. Here’s what you can learn from his journey.
Explainer
What Amazon’s Acquisition of Whole Foods Means for Small Business
Will the acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon mean more competition or coopetition?
How-tos
How-To
How to Start a Bicycle Shop | Financial Overview
Studies show the most profitable bike shops today deliver excellence while also controlling costs.
AdviceHow-To
How To Determine if Your Unpaid Internship Program is Legal
Unpaid internships are not summer employees you don’t have to pay.
Advice
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.
How-To
How to Turn Your Doodles Into Drawings Using Google’s New AutoDraw Tool
Can’t draw? Google’s AutoDraw thinks it can help.
Tech
News
Apple Unveils, Upgrades and Beefs Up Pro Products | 2017
Apple released plans for several products popular with small businesses at its annual developers’ conference.
Research
One Third of Americans Live in a Home With Three or More Smartphones
Digital devices are ubiquitous in a growing number of U.S. households.
Research
Research Reveals Correlation Between Use of Digital Tools and Small Business Success | 2017
Small businesses are able to use technology to create opportunities to grow through new markets and products.
ToolsTrend
If Laptops are Banned From Planes, Here’s a Lego-like Smart Phone Alternative
With some Bluetooth devices, here’s the next best thing to an airline-friendly laptop.
Resources
Tip
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.
Resources
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.
Resources
More U.S. Business Tax Resources and Statistics | 2017
Business-related statistics and statistical resources available from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
Resources
U.S. Resources for Women Business Owners
Agencies and programs to assist women create, sustain and grow businesses.
Start a Business
ResearchTrend
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.
Advice
How Small Businesses Are Succeeding in Very Small Towns
Examples of small town small businesses who are working together with big results.
Resources
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.
How-To
4 Things You Must Include in Any Business Plan
No matter what type of business your plan is for, there are certain universal parts that must be included.
Selling to Small Business
NewsResearch
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.
Research
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.
ExplainerResearchResources
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.