Small Business Optimism Dipped in December, But 2019 Hit Historic Highs
While the NFIB small business optimism index dipped slightly for the month, the index still hit historical highs.
Research
1
Are You Covered? A Small Business Checklist of Liability Insurance Coverage
A list of various types of business liability insurance coverage a company should consider to reduce the risk of an unintended event having an overwhelmingly negative impact on its operation.
2
SmallBusiness.com Checklist: The Basic Office Toolbox
A checklist of the hand tools that need to be in your basic small business office toolbox.
3
SmallBusiness.com Checklist: Essential Items for Your Office First-Aid Kit
Maybe your office only has paper cuts and bruised egos, but it’s still a smart idea to have a first-aid kit stocked with these items.
4
SmallBusiness.com Checklist: Essential Items for an Office Kitchen
A SmallBusiness.com checklist of things you need in a small business office kitchen.
AdviceGuide
IRS Advice for Gig Economy Small Businesses | 2020
IRS provided advice for participants in the gig economy.
Holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, January 20, 2020
Make MLK Day a day of service.
Google’s Beginner Guide to Small Business Search Optimization (SEO) | 2020
From Google, a collection of search engine guidelines, best practices and a wide variety of the basics.
Small Business Weekly Job Growth Ends 2019 at an All-Time High
The competitive small business job market continues to drive wage growth higher.
The 150-Year History of the Term ‘Small Business’
Until the end of the 19th century, there were few big businesses so the history of the term “small business” is less than 150 years. Today, no other phrase comes close to describing companies up to 500 employees.