Upon leaving the Presidency at age 65, George Washington started what would become in the following 2 years, the largest distillery in America.
Benjamin Franklin’s key to business success was a strategy that can look familiar to a 21st century business owner.
Benjamin Franklin never sought a patent or copyright. “As we enjoy great advantages from the inventions of others, we should be glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours; and this we should do freely and generously,” he wrote in his autobiography.
A SmallBusiness.com flashback for April 13, Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday
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.
150 years later, we remember two men who failed at business, but who guided the Union Army to victory in the Civil War–and what we can learn from them.
A new book describes how the black-owned barbershop became one of the first ways African-American men become entrepreneurs.
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.
There are only a few presidents who started businesses, and not all of those were successful. Here are some who tried and succeeded, others who tried and failed.
Founded in 1847, America’s oldest and largest flag company is still family owned and operated.
Carrying on a tradition started in 1850, Grucci Fireworks is now in its sixth generation as a family business.
SBA Announces Call for Nominations for National Small Business Week Awards | 2022
For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Holiday Shopping Can Beat Forecast (Despite Inflation and Covid-19) | 2021
With holiday shopping sales starting earlier, Thanksgiving weekend (including Small Business Saturday) now helps start the holiday season rather than the Friday kickoff it once was.
NRF: 51 Million Shoppers Participated in Small Business Saturday | 2021
The importance of supporting local businesses remained top of mind for many consumers.
Small Business Saturday; Small Business Everyday | 2021
A national marketing event that reminds consumers why it is important to support small and local business.
Apple Unveils a New Small Business Service That Brings Together Device Management, Support and Storage
Apple says the new service brings together device management, 24/7 Apple Support, and iCloud storage for small businesses with up to 500 employees.
Government Resources for Military Vets Who Are Starting, Growing a Small Business| Veterans Day, 2021
Small Business Administration programs can provide access to capital and preparation for small business opportunities. And more.
Your Small Business Advertising and Marketing Costs May Be Tax Deductible | 2021
An ordinary expense is one that is common and accepted in the industry.
Retail Federation Predicts Highest Holiday Sales on Record | 2021
Holiday spending has the potential to shatter previous records.