Small businesses in California, Oregon and Washington have been recently reminded of the July 26 and July 28 deadlines for applying for SBA federal disaster loans for economic injury caused by wildfires last year. Northwest Small Businesses Affected by Wildfires Face Important Deadline Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field…
A new report has discovered that a significant number of consumers are turning to less expensive brands in response to rising costs. Majority of Consumers Turn to Less Expensive Brands to Combat Inflation Costs Jungle Scout’s Q2 2022 Consumer Trends Report showed that 59% of consumers are not simply holding back from spending during the…
SaaS small businesses are facing challenging macroeconomic conditions once again. As the specter of a recession nears, small business owners must take steps to ensure they engage with their customers and future-proof their companies. Achieving this goal is easier said than done. However, technology has improved to the point where SMB owners can leverage tools…
Three people have been indicted for selling more than $88 million worth of Avaya Direct International stolen software licenses involving a telephone system product called IP Office, used by thousands of businesses worldwide. The FBI conducted the investigation, which led to their indictment on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges. 3 Indicted on Avaya…
A police officer from Coral Springs in South Florida has been charged by a federal grand jury with fraudulently applying to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a Covid-19 relief advance grant and a low-interest loan. Officer Charged with EIDL Loan Fraud According to the indictment, Jason Scott Carter, 44, of Boca Raton, falsely…
Microsoft recently launched the Viva Sales application which they hope will redefine the seller experience while enhancing productivity. Microsoft Says Viva Sales Will Redefine the Seller Experience Viva Sales builds on Microsoft Viva which was launched last year, and integrates with any seller’s CRM to automate data entry and provide AI-powered intelligence to sellers using…
Verizon is partnering with Mastercard to launch a small business credit card which is designed to unlock value for small business owners across the United States. Mastercard and Verizon Launching a New Small Business Credit Card The Verizon Business Mastercard, which is being issued by the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), will reward users…
When you need to buy new or used equipment for your business, but don’t have the cash on hand to do so, what do you do? One option is to take out an equipment loan, which is a type of financing that allows you to purchase new or used business equipment by borrowing money from…
The health and fitness industry is booming. So there are plenty of opportunities for fitness professionals to start their own successful enterprises. If you’re looking for fitness startup ideas to launch in 2022, here are some to consider. The Fitness Industry in 2022 The fitness industry has evolved significantly in the last couple of years.…
A bill has been introduced in the US Senate for the federal government to issue another round of COVID relief to aid small businesses. The bill introduced by Ben Cardin (D-Md.) chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship aims to provide grants to hard-hit small businesses that can demonstrate substantial losses in…
