Updated | This article was updated on August 5, 2018. The updated article can be found here.
ResearchTrend
Back to School Shopping in U.S. Expected to Reach $83 Billion | 2018
NRF survey says spending for back to school shopping could reach $82.8 billion.
Quotation
What is an Expert? #MondayMotivation
An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes that can be made – and how to avoid them.
Resources
IRS Resources Related to How the New Tax Law May Affect Your Business | Q3-2018
A Guide (with links) to IRS information and resources regarding the new tax law.
ResearchTrend
Small Business Employees Seeking Increased Wages, More Benefits
The country’s low unemployment is beginning to influence factors like payroll and benefits.
Quotation
No One Ever Made a Difference by Being Like Everyone Else | #MondayMotivation
Hugh Jackman, playing P.T. Barnum, said this in the 2017 film, The Greatest Showman
How-To
How to Fight Spam Phone Calls and Texts Targeting Your Small Business | 2018
Resources for filing complaints and learn more about what you can do to combat unsolicited calls and texts.
Celebrating Small Business
Neighbors, Communities, Even a Big Company, are Stepping in to Support Kids’ Curbside Startups
These kids are learning some small business lessons about how much their neighbors want them to succeed.
How-To
How to Extend the Battery Life of Your Smartphone | 2018
It’s travel time and smartphone batteries keep evolving, so here are some tips for extending your battery’s charge during the summer of 2018.