Preparing For Your First Investor
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This column, which originally appeared in May 2009, is one of the most requested and reprinted “Succeeding in Your Business” columns, especially…
New Contest for Small Business Owners
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A new contest, Building Resilient Businesses (BRB), was just launched by Kapitus, a financing provider for small business owners. You can submit…
5 Tips to Overcome Cybersecurity Threats as a Small Business
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Today more than ever, the need for a cybersecurity plan is imperative. As technology advances and hackers become more skilled, cybersecurity threats…
Survey Says: The State of Small Businesses
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Although last week was Small Business Week, we honor small business owners every day. Here are the results of several studies about…
3 Ways to Support Women-Owned Businesses Throughout the Year
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We all know the pandemic has been difficult for small businesses. It’s no surprise that is especially true for women-owned small businesses…
Sticker Shock: Consumers are Dining Out Less, But Spending More
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We last checked in on the restaurant industry a few months ago, reporting that January visits were down 2%. That decline stuck….
Small Business Owners Report “A Steady Recovery”
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Most small business owners say inflation and supply chain disruptions still are impacting their businesses, according to the Bank of America 2022 Small…
Veterans and Military Spouses are Natural Entrepreneurs
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It’s National Small Business Week and Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) just released the 2021 National Survey of…
Small Businesses Remain Resilient Amid Labor Shortage
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Small businesses to double-down on workforce hiring, training and pay; look to banks for mentorship, payment reliability, credit card rewards. Nearly half…
Financial Planning & Analysis is an Untapped Superpower
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Small- and medium-sized businesses have felt the strains of the COVID-19 era more than most. These pandemic pain-points have heightened the need…
