The entire country is still reeling from the impact of the pandemic. Luckily, businesses from Washington to Connecticut are eligible for small business grants to ease the burden. This week, several state and local governments and organizations launched new initiatives to support small businesses. Read about the latest small business recovery grants below. Working Washington…
As a small business owner funding is an ever-present challenge. With that in mind, public, private, and nonprofit organizations are always looking to provide help by addressing issues small businesses face. From grants to revolving loans, and tax credits, there are many options small business owners can take advantage of. The key is finding the…
The National Federation of Independent Businesses(NFIB) is urging small business owners to keep the pressure on President Joe Biden and Congress. Last year, the Biden Administration and Congress Proposed a series of new tax increases and mandates. The NFIB says that the increases and mandates are “dishonestly masked” as being needed to “close a loophole”…
A large number of small business owners say that B2B payments are getting increasingly late, coming in 20 – 30 days after their due date. The late payments are threatening to close many Main Street businesses. B2B Payments are Late, Threatening Main Street Businesses A recent YouGov survey shows that around a quarter of small…
If you have or are planning to start a small business that involves sewing, it might be a good idea to consider an industrial sewing machine. You’ll need a sewing machine that can keep up with the daily needs of your business. You might be able to get away with a simple domestic sewing machine…
The latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index continued its slump dropping 3.6 points in June to 89.5- its sixth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Small business owners’ expectations for better business conditions over the next six months fell by seven points to…
Amazon Prime members purchased more than 300 million items worldwide during Prime Day 2022—saving over $ 1.7 billion, according to information released this morning by the online marketplace. This year Prime members purchased more than 100,000 items per minute while the U.S. saw purchases of more than 60,000 items per minute. Small businesses that sell…
Whether it’s to set up their business or to expand it for growth, small business owners need capital. One way to access financial assistance is by applying for grants. Luckily, there are a number of options available to business owners today when it comes to getting a grant. How Can You Get Free Money From…
Wearing hi-visibility clothing is essential for safety at work. Working on roadways, construction sites, or around heavy machinery can be especially dangerous. Hi vis workwear will keep you and your staff safe by making sure everyone is visible even when the lighting is not that good. High visibility clothing is typically made of bright fluorescent…
A small business is defined as an enterprise with fewer than 500 employees. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are more than 31 million small businesses in the United States, making up 99.7% of all businesses in the country. Running a small business is not easy, and one of the many challenges that…
