Most businesses have or are about ready to close for the holiday. But not everyone. According to research, about 95% of employers observe Christmas and give workers the day off. Still, that leaves 5% still open, working on Christmas. And as we get ready to join with family and friends, let’s take a minute to think…
The Christmas season can be a busy time for businesses in a wide array of industries. But it can also be an opportunity for entrepreneurs to explore new ventures or opportunities. You can build an entire business around this particular holiday to earn some extra income or display new talents toward the end of the…
With the 2019 tax season fast approaching, you may be looking for an easier way to file your small business tax return. Anchor Bookkeeping looks to solve this problem by offering a new digital accounting service with personalized features including in-house bookkeepers and CPA-approved financial statements. It goes without saying one of the biggest pain…
As a business owner, it’s important to be positive and optimistic for the most part. However, if you plan on being in business in the long run, it’s pretty unrealistic to think that nothing bad is ever going to happen. Insurance is a great tool that can be used to protect you against the unexpected and…
When it comes to search, Google has no equal, but the company just doesn’t seem to get messaging right. The shutting down of Allo two years after it was announced at I/O 2016 is the latest example. Allo App is Shutting Down Google officially announced it is shutting down Allo after pausing further investment in…
The November ADP Small Business Report says there was an increase of 46,000 jobs for the month in private-sector small business employment. November 2018 ADP Small Business Report The ADP data for small business specifically looks at companies with 49 or fewer employees. With small businesses accounting for 58.9 million employees in the US,…
Facebook is the world’s most popular social network. So businesses should pay constant attention to the platform and its changing features. This year, the social media giant saw many updates that could impact small business users. 2018 Facebook Trends Here are the statistics and headlines that you should be aware of. Facebook Popularity Facebook has…
The economic confidence of small business owners remains high, but finding qualified talent is still a challenge in a tight labor market. The fall 2018 Bank Of America Small Business Owner Report (PDF) has revealed entrepreneurs are happy with the direction of the economy. According to the report, owners are anticipating revenue growth and they…
Managing the software behind the daily operation of your small business can get complicated and expensive. The Zoho One Seminars which will be held across the country from January through March of 2019 will look to solve this problem. The first seminar is going to be held in San Francisco on January 8, 2019. The…
Your website is one of the most important assets you have for your business. As such, there’s a lot that goes into creating a successful one. You need to consider SEO, design and online marketing in general. Here are some tips from members of the online small business community to help you make the most…