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Letter: State retirement savings ideal for small businesses  The Mercury News

Our small business was among the first to join the CalSavers pilot program, and I'm extremely impressed.

Department of Energy Announces $121 Million for Small Business Research and Development Grants  Energy.gov

Washington D.C. – U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry today announced that the Department of Energy will award 113 grants totaling $121 million to 103 small ...

Best Prime Day deals 2019: Small business servers  ZDNet

The best of the Prime Day small business server deals on Amazon.

Texting for All: The Keys to Reaching Your Consumers  Small Business Trends

When marketing, your goal is to reach and engage with the most people possible. That's why you should give text message marketing for small business a try.

Small Business Administration offering earthquake relief seminar  KERO 23ABC News

If you are a small business owner that has been affected by the recent earthquakes in Southern California, the Small Business Administration is looking to help.

Entrepreneur's small business sees big success in the Circle City and expanding company, staff  WRTV Indianapolis

It is a brand seen in Central Indiana since 2015, but now, Circle, a beverage company, is seeing the success of years of work in the Central City.

How Your Community Will Grow Your Small Business  Small Business Trends

There are two things that will help your success as an entrepreneur; a strong authentic brand and a thriving community that supports the mission of your ...

Louisville Forward cuts five from small business development team  WDRB

Metro government's economic development arm will lay off five employees whose jobs are focused on helping small businesses, as the agency absorbs its ...

Small businesses find overseas factories lead to colossal headaches  Asbury Park Press

Small businesses have been drawn to manufacturing overseas because labor costs are lower than in the U.S. But there are downsides.

Small Business Profile: The quiet Lehigh Valley company that has been essential to making flooring, hospital w  Allentown Morning Call

Small Business Profile: This Lehigh Valley company has rolled along nicely for 50 years.

Why Your Small Business Needs to Worry About Cybersecurity  Atlanta Small Business Network

“I'm not a target; it won't happen to me.” These are the words most individuals and small businesses probably say when they think about cybersecurity if they ...

Capital Access, Counseling, and Contracting: How Georgia Works to Supports Small Businesses - Mark Collier & Terri Denison  Atlanta Small Business Network

Today on ASBN, we speak to Terri Denison, and Mark Collier, who share thow their companies work together to provide helpful services to small businesses.

SCORE Topics: Why every small business should be using video  Frederick News Post

There's no denying it: Entrepreneurship is on the rise, and small businesses face stiff competition as they look to capture the attention of consumer markets.

Small Business Tax Exemption, Income Tax Cuts Stall Ohio Budget  WOSU

Budget talks between leaders of the House and Senate are being described as very positive with solid progress moving forward, but a deadline is coming.

Trade wars cool market for small businesses  San Francisco Chronicle

NEW YORK (AP) — The market for small businesses cooled for the third straight quarter during the spring as tariffs from the trade war with China made some ...

Superior developing small business grant program | The Daily Briefing | businessnorth.com  BusinessNorth.com

The City of Superior is developing a small business grant program to assist local businesses with a variety of costs related to starting, running and expanding ...

Small business center opens office at Radford University  Roanoke Times

Radford University recently rekindled its partnership with the Roanoke Small Business Development Center.

Capital Shoe Fixery named Senate small business of the week  WCTV

One local business, Capital Shoe Fixery, was honored by the Senate as this week's small business.

Small Business Optimism Declines in June  Collision Week

America's small business owners' optimism took a modest downturn in June, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small ...

PCC's Small Business Development Center is moving  Arizona Daily Star

Pima Community College's Small Business Development Center is moving this week to a new location at the college's district office, 4905 E. Broadway, on the ...

Small Business Owners Take Action to Stay Competitive!  CapeGazette.com

How does a small business owner compete in today's world - The Whizbang Retail Success Summit of course! The yearly conference, held in Grand Rapids, ...

7 Social Media Marketing Courses to Bookmark NOW  Small Business Trends

There are many great social media marketing courses, webinars, and videos out there to help you stay on top of the latest. Here's 7 to consider.

Small businesses getting boost from state to help pay for health insurance  North Bay Business Journal

The 2019-2020 state budget, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in late June, includes funding to expand existing Covered California medical coverage subsidies.

Electrosoft Secures Position on CIO-SP3 Small Business GWAC  WashingtonExec

Electrosoft has won a spot on the $20 billion Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 3 Small Businesses Government-Wide Acquisition.

13 Techniques for Engaging Clients During the Summer Months  Small Business Trends

The summer season is hectic for many. and it can be hard to get your client's attention. Here's some tips on engaging clients during the summer months.

How a Tax Loophole Is Helping Silicon Valley Workers Save Millions  The New York Times

A little-known tax break allows some start-up employees who own company stock to avoid paying taxes on up to $10 million when they sell their shares.

Better Internal Collab and Tools Needed to Boost Small Business  UC Today

UC Today reports on the latest technology news from around the globe. Read similar Unified Communications news to 'Better Internal Collab and Tools Needed ...

Small business owner takes on social media powerhouse  News 5 Cleveland

BEREA, Ohio — A local business is standing up to a social networking powerhouse. "There's a movement growing of people who are small business owners ...

Trump Signs New Law To Protect Innocent Small Business Owners From IRS Seizures  Forbes

Between 2005 and 2012, the IRS used civil forfeiture to seize nearly $200 million in over 2100 cases.

WEDC awards $500,000 to Northwest Side Community Development Corp. for small business loan fund  BizTimes.com (Milwaukee)

Northwest Side Community Development Corp. has received a $500,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to support a $1 million loan ...

Etsy Is Pushing Its Merchants To Adopt Free Shipping…And Other Small Business Tech News This Week  Forbes

Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? 1 — Etsy pushes merchants to adopt ...

Santa Monica Small Business Fintech Company Responds to Amazon Prime Day  Benzinga

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Many big retailers are responding to Amazon's Prime Day on July 15-16 with summer shopping ...

Katrina-inspired New Orleans business, hundreds of others land contracts in $2.8B federal program  NOLA.com

If Hurricane Katrina hadn't hit Louisiana and damaged much of New Orleans, Pontchartrain Partners, a minority-owned construction services business, might not ...

Q2 2019 Private Capital Access Index Shows Alternative Lending Rising  Small Business Trends

According to the Q2 2019 Private Capital Access Index, alternative lending is on the rise. Here's what small businesses need to know.

OnDeck Canada Announces Small Business Partnership With Coast Capital Savings  Crowdfund Insider

OnDeck Canada announced last week it has formed a new partnership with Canadian credit union, Coast Capital Savings, to accelerate online lending to Coast.

Calley: USMCA 'vital' to small-business growth  Crain's Detroit Business

When I was lieutenant governor of Michigan, I saw firsthand the importance of trade with our North American neighbors. Trade deals such as the North American ...

Gearing up for Amazon Prime Day? Here's how to support small businesses while you shop  WSBT-TV

Thousands of consumers are no doubt gearing up for Amazon Prime Day on Monday, July 15. The event begins at 12 a. m. PT and ends at 11:50 p. m. PT on ...

Small business grants available; Jonesboro to hold second leadership program  talkbusiness.net

Small businesses can again apply for federal grant assistance through the city of Jonesboro's Microenterprise Business Accelerator. As part of Jonesboro's ...

The best desktop PCs for small businesses in 2019  Digital Trends

When it comes to selecting a desktop for your office, there are plenty of options to choose from, and the choices available to small business owners can be ...

Aircuts & Day Spa opens at Cleveland Hopkins, first in airport's new small-business program  cleveland.com

Aircuts & Day Spa is owned by Darrell Solomon, a long-time Cleveland barber and the first participant in the city's new Launch Pad program, designed to ...

2019 Review of Small Business Accounting Systems  CPAPracticeAdvisor.com

While the sole proprietor or small business owner may not realize their impact on the U.S. economy, small businesses account for 55 percent of all jobs in...

What are the Best Government Small Business Loans?  Nav

Business financing comes in many forms, but for some small business owners, government small business loans offer the most benefits. These loans are backed ...

Cyber Security for Hawaii's Small Business  Hawaiipublicradio

Big data breaches at major corporations make headlines, but small business are also vulnerable to attack—including here in Hawaii.

Five Strategic Tips For Cutting Costs At Your Small Business  Forbes

The economy is hit or miss — one minute it's up, the next it's down. So if you're looking for a reliable way to protect your finances, make sure you cut costs all ...

4 common mistakes made when small businesses build their websites  AZ Big Media

When a small business sets out to create their website, the most important thing that most forget is that a website is more than just an information source, it is ...

Do Your Best Small Business Accounting  CPAPracticeAdvisor.com

From the July 2019 Issue. So many things have changed in small business accounting over the past few years, it may be time to re-invent yourself, your practice ...

Small Business Tax Credit Floated to Boost $15 Minimum Wage Bill  Bloomberg Law

Negotiations continue over House Democrats' $15-an-hour minimum wage bill, with a new tax credit proposed for small businesses as the proposal moves ...

22 Basic Accounting Terms Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know  G2

Math is hard, but these accounting terms are easy. Read to learn the basic accounting terms you need to know to handle your business' finances.

Mastercard and Zoho Expand Access to Tools to Help Small Business Owners Around the World Thrive  Yahoo Finance

Mastercard today announced it is expanding its partnership with Zoho to bring small business owners around the world a comprehensive array of products and ...

Firm that helps small businesses boost their online ratings raises $52M  Crain's New York Business

At a time when businesses rely heavily on online reviews to make or break their businesses, Signpost, a Chelsea-based technology firm that helps companies ...

New Orleans area Business Briefs for July 14, 2019 | Business News  NOLA.com

Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever is starting a certificate program for clinical medical assistants in partnership with the Louisiana Workforce ...

Senators Introduce Bill to Help Small Businesses Improve Cybersecurity Protections  Security Today

Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) and Gary Peters (D-Michigan) introduced a bill this week aiming to help small businesses access cybersecurity information and ...

Recovery center to open for severe weather-affected small businesses  krcgtv.com

Small businesses suffering losses from recent severe weather will have the opportunity to seek some assistance. The U. S Small Business Administration and ...

Small business optimism reverses previous month's gains, but still high  Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Optimism among America's small business owners took a modest downturn in June, according to the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, slipping 1.7 points to ...

Wages continue to rise for small businesses amid job growth slowdown  HR Dive

While job growth slowed slightly for small business in June, wages continued to be on the rise, a new report from Paychex/IHS Markit Small Business ...

How to shop from small businesses on Amazon's Prime Day  Mashable

You can support small and medium-sized businesses on Prime Day through Amazon Storefronts and Launchpad and find deals from smaller sellers.

TIPS FROM SCORE: State employment law changes may affect your small business  Barnstable Patriot

Question: I have a small Cape-based business with employees. What do I need to know about the changes in Massachusetts employment law to stay out of ...

Capital Is Flowing to Small Businesses, But What If Yours Isn't One Of Them?  Forbes

Small business lending is thriving this year at big banks, as well as at regional and community lenders. Currently, access to capital is quite good for small ...

In the News: Business Owners and Clients Increasingly OK with Texting After Hours  Small Business Trends

We're always working anymore. We may post business hours on our office or stores but those don't tell how much business owners are working before and after ...

Why Partnerships are Great for Growing Your Business  Small Business Trends

You can't grow your business alone. You need a team, and small business partnerships can be a great part of that team. Here's why.

65% of Small Businesses Got a Tax Refund for 2018 - Most Happy With It  Small Business Trends

Even with the new, and somewhat confusing, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a new 2018 Small Business Tax Refunds survey reveals that most came out feeling ahead.

INBiz, Indiana Small Business Development Center team up to help Hoosiers start businesses  nwitimes.com

INBiz and the Indiana Small Business Development Center are teaming up to help Hoosiers start businesses. The state agency, which has a local chapter in ...

Senators offer bill to protect small businesses from cyberattacks | TheHill  The Hill

Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced legislation Monday designed to protect small businesses from cyberattacks by making it easier ...

A better way to protect small businesses from cyberattacks | TheHill  The Hill

Cyberattacks – from data breaches to ransomware – are everywhere, and businesses of all sizes are suffering. Small businesses are among the biggest targets.

BNP Paribas Partners With Fintech Startup OneUp To Automate Cloud Banking For Small Businesses  Forbes

Atherton Research's Principal Analyst and Futurist Jeb Su takes a look at the decision by BNP Paribas, Europe's largest bank by assets, to partner with San ...

At town hall, Anderson County farmers, small business owners weigh in on road-fee plan  Anderson Independent Mail

As Anderson County Council considers whether it will implement a $25 road fee, the focus of the discussion this week turned to farmers and small business ...

Emeryville debates whether $16.30 minimum wage should apply to small businesses  KGO-TV

The Emeryville city council will decide Tuesday night whether to repeal an amendment that gives small businesses in the city an exemption from the paying ...

7 Basic Marketing Techniques for Small Businesses  Black Enterprise

Here are seven marketing techniques for small businesses that incorporate SEO, social media, and *content* marketing, and other basics.

Be A Champion For Small Business  Island Eye News

SCORE Charleston invites entrepreneurs, business owners, and local leaders to its 9th Annual Golf Tournament at the Charleston National Golf Club on ...

Wharton is closing its small business development center, the first in the state  Technical.ly

The Wharton Small Business Development Center, which helped grow companies like Urban Outfitters, Sabre Systems and Destination Maternity, will be closing ...

Phishing Statistics: What an Attack Costs Your Business [INFOGRAPHIC]  Small Business Trends

A new infographic full of phishing statistics offers some great insights into this cyber threat and what you can do about it.

Lt. Gov. takes small business walk through Norwalk  Thehour.com

NORWALK — The historic character of the buildings, the variety of restaurants and the construction activity in and around Washington Street were a few of the ...

Presidential Candidates Have Not Prioritized Small Business  Forbes

Few candidates are talking about small business loans, even though access to capital is the lifeblood of small business growth. Meanwhile, many of the ...

3 perks a small business can use to attract, retain employees  Fox Business

You have to be more creative than your bigger rivals.

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They've cast the votes! They've tallied the ballots! And Small Business Trends proudly announces winning first place in the Freshest in Small Business Awards, ...

Marco Rubio, Gary Peters team on Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act  Sunshine State News

Marco Rubio, Gary Peters team on Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act.

Keep a Hard Copy of These 13 Business Documents  Small Business Trends

Without proper records, a company is just an idea in the owner's head. That's whay you should have these hard copy business documents on hand.

After ‘soul-searching’, Wharton closes business center where Urban Outfitters, Destination Maternity got their  The Philadelphia Inquirer

After nearly 40 years of providing free and low-cost support services to thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs, the Wharton Small Business ...

Agencies Meet Small Business Contract Goals  GovExec.com

Agencies fulfilling their obligations for awarding contracts to small businesses broke a record with $120 billion in awards in fiscal 2018, the Small Business ...

Legion testifies on challenges facing veteran-owned small businesses  The American Legion

Legion's testimony focused on the expansion of eligibility for Small Business Administration programs which permit loan assistance to businesses when ...

Radcliff Small Business Alliance welcomes J Sewing Shop  Elizabethtown News Enterprise

Submitted The Radcliff Small Business Alliance held a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 28 for J Sewing Shop on Wilson Road. Alliance President Pam de Roche ...

Competing Priorities Mean Security Risks for Small ...  Dark Reading

Small business IT professionals are trying to balance multiple priorities and finding that the balance often leaves the company with serious security risks.

Google launches a new portal for small businesses  TechCrunch

To celebrate International Small Business Day, Google today launched a new website that will suggest its products that seem like the best fit for a specific ...

Small business jobs: Owners are worried about hiring  Asbury Park Press

Small business owners, who have taken a conservative approach to hiring during the economic expansion, are becoming even more careful.

Ever Feel like Your Business is Allergic to Sales?  Small Business Trends

Mark Anderson's cartoons appear in publications including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review. His business cartoons are available ...

23 small businesses win spots on $7.5B DISA IT contract  FedScoop

Twenty-three small businesses will engineer information technology innovations for the Defense Information Systems Agency, after winning spots on a maximum ...

CVCC Small Business Center to present seminar  Hickory Daily Record

HICKORY — The Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center will present a no–cost “Using WordPress to Build Your Website” seminar on ...

US Rep. Bryan Steil's Bill To Help Small Business Find Investors Gets A House Vote  Wisconsin Public Radio News

The U.S. House of Representatives will vote Tuesday night on a bill from Republican Congressman Bryan Steil to help small businesses find investors.

Kabbage secures $200M to fuel its AI-based loans platform for small businesses  TechCrunch

Kabbage, the AI-based small business loans platform backed by SoftBank and others, is adding more firepower to its lending machine: the Atlanta-based startup ...

Democrat Buttigieg announces minority-focused small business investment plan  Reuters

Joining several other Democrats targeting black voters this weekend with economic proposals, presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg released a policy on Sunday ...

DoD's plan to solve tech gaps: more small businesses  C4ISRNet

DISA is awarding 21 small businesses Systems Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI) contracts that could total $7.5 billion.

In the News: Federal Government Meets Small Business Contracting Goal  Small Business Trends

Every year the federal government awards more than $500 billion to businesses across the country to complete work on its behalf. And every year, the federal ...

PR On A Budget: Six DIY Tips For Small Businesses  Forbes

Though a PR campaign is often what's needed to raise their profile and revenue, startup companies and other smaller ventures often do not have the financial ...

Small Business Commission backs plans to charge consumers 25 cents per checkout bag  San Francisco Examiner

Despite concerns over financial impacts and a lack of data, the city's small business advisory panel this week threw its support behind Supervisor Vallie Brown's ...

Ntshavheni announces string of new initiatives to boost small business support  Ventureburn

The Minister of Small Business Development Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has announced a string of new initiatives, in what could be a major step to improving the ...

Sefa's Small Business and Innovation Fund to finance 100000 startups, SMEs  Ventureburn

SA small businesses will soon have access to a mixture of grants and loans from Sefa through a new fund that aims to finance 100 000 entrepreneurs.

Small and Medium-sized Financial Institutions: The Security Challenges They Face Each Day  Security Magazine

It's no secret that financial institutions are in criminals' crosshairs. This has been the story ever since people and organizations started putting their cash in the ...

Small business owner Diane Matzner opens second Cambria shop  New Times SLO

Diane Matzner has been a small business retail owner and operator for three decades. She spent most of that time, 22 years, operating three retail...

Just 6% of Small Businesses Focus on Keeping Customers  Small Business Trends

A new report reveals that most small businesses aren't placing a priority on keeping customers. Here's what they're doing instead.

Program Offers Training for NH Veterans With Small Businesses  NBC10 Boston

A program based in New Hampshire will offer training for military veterans who are small business owners. The Veteran Owned Small Business Growth Training ...