Mastercard Launches Strive: ‘A Global Small Business Economic Initiative’
With an initial philanthropic investment of $25 million, Strive will help more than five million small businesses around the world.
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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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Big Brands Say Small Businesses Don’t Like Them | 2014
A survey of Chief Marketing Officers of some of the world’s largest brands reveals they think small businesses don’t like them.
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The Surprising (To Some) Demographics of Small Business Owners | 2016
The median American small business owner is a bit over 50 years old.
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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
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When Selling to Small Business Owners, Focus on Situations, Not Operations
When selling to a small business customer, drop the jargon and mindset of a large organization and talk about the customer’s situation.
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Institutions in Which Americans Have Most Confidence Continue to be Military, Small Business | 2016
According to Gallup’s 2015 survey of Americans’ confidence in major institutions, only the military (72%) and small business (67%) — the highest-rated institutions in this year’s poll — are currently rated higher than their historical norms.
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Highlights of Babson College Small Business in America Research | 2016
Obtaining capital is still a challenge for small businesses.
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What Exactly is a Small Business? Why SBA Size Standards Matter to Obtain a Government Contract | 2017
The first step to becoming a government contractor is accurately meeting the legal (or statutory) definition of “small business” for your specific industry.
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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.
Back to College, School Spending Predicted to Hit Record Highs this Year | 2021
Consumers plan to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies
Feature
For 315 Years, This Small Business Has Chiseled American History in Stone
The hand-lettering stone work of Nick Benson and his staff at the John Stevens Shop will be around for centuries. It seems only appropriate that the company creating that work has been around for centuries, as well.
IRS Disaster Help and Relief for Individuals and Small Businesses | 2021
Learn how individuals and small businesses can prepare for and respond to all kinds of disasters and emergencies.
PayPal Launches its Feature-Rich, Small Business Friendly ‘PayPal Zettle’ | July 2021
PayPal Zettle is available to small businesses across the U.S. beginning today
Research
A Survey of Small Business Owners Highlights Hurdles on Road to Recovery | 2021
While small business owners express optimism about the future, they face difficulties hiring employees and maintaining payroll as operating costs increase.