Year: 2014

What kind of business partnership should you have?

July 15, 2014

You should be aware of possible business structures so you can choose the one that will work best for your company.

SBA to make grants available to organizations helping small businesses

July 15, 2014

Recently, the SBA announced that it is making $1.5 million in grant funding available to service providers to help give assistance to small disadvantaged businesses.

Why baby boomers make great entrepreneurs

July 14, 2014

Entrepreneurship is a viable option for members of the baby boomer generation looking for an alternative to a typical job. 

How location can affect your business costs

July 02, 2014

The location you select for your business will have an impact on its success. Location will influence your business operations in more ways than one.

Small businesses continue to contribute to U.S. job creation

July 01, 2014

A recently released report found that the United States had the highest rate of entrepreneurs starting and running their own businesses, compared to other countries. 

Does your business partner have this one essential quality?

June 30, 2014

If you plan to take on a business partner, being able to trust them will be critical to your success. 

When it comes to small business, some locations are friendlier than others

June 25, 2014

The Thumbtack Small Business Friendliness Survey revealed what small business owners think of of small business friendliness in various states. 

Small business owners may want to consider succession planning

June 24, 2014

Succession planning helps small business owners prepare for the more unpredictable aspects of the future of their business. 

Are these three excuses keeping you from starting your own business?

June 23, 2014

Don’t let excuses hold you back from starting the business you’ve always dreamed of. 

Small business optimism is up, according to report

June 16, 2014

The Small Business Optimism Index is at the highest it has been since September 2007.