Why You Should Turn off all Media During Your Morning Commute
Listening to music in the car or scrolling through social media on the train, may actually interfere with people’s ability to transition into work mode smoothly
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By the Numbers: U.S. Veteran-Owned Businesses | 2018
After serving their country, many U.S. military veterans start and run their own businesses.
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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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Five Traits of Military Veterans That Make Them Great Employees
Every veteran has had experience being both a leader and a follower, of taking the initiative and also of following the chain of command.
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Resources That Help Small Businesses Find and Hire Veterans | 2015
Military veterans are great workers to hire when your business has an opening. Here are groups that will help you find candidates.
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Resources for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
If your company is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), it may be eligible for set-asides in federal contracts.
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State Government Agencies That Encourage Business Ownership by Military Veterans
State government agencies that help veterans access benefits, run programs related to the employment of veterans, and encourage business ownership by military veterans.
The Majority of Small Business Owners are Baby Boomers
Survey highlights of current and aspiring Baby Boomer small business owners.
Meet the Dabblers: A Delicious New Source of Food Truck Growth
Dabblers are equipped to align (and realign) their strategies to changing consumer preferences, seize upon cultural moments, and capture the imagination of the dining public.
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.
How Small Businesses Are Responding to Trade Tariffs | 2019
Beyond the direct impacts, changes in trade policy and retaliatory measures are surely a source of much uncertainty for many businesses.
What the IRS Wants Small Business Owners to Know About Depreciation
Businesses can generally depreciate tangible property, except land.
Google Launches CallJoy, a Souped-up ‘Phone Agent’ for Small Businesses
CallJoy was developed inside Google and uses several technologies, including virtual phone numbers, audio transcriptions, automated reporting and analytics.
Advice
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.