After a sudden peak of gas prices that reached last week at $3.50 gas prices this week have modestly declined to $3.49 a gallon. The eight cents rise last week was attributed to rising demand for gas and higher global oil prices, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). Mild Weather Drives Up Demand According…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering up to $7.5 million in grant funding to support urban agriculture and other innovative food production projects. The Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grant program will accept applications through March 27. The competitive grant program is run through the USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. It…
ChatGPT has captured the imagination of its users with many grand claims about its capabilities. The question is how much of it is hype and how much of it is real. If you are a business looking to capitalize on the opportunities this technology provides, ChatGPT delivers on many fronts. This is especially the case…
Grants can help small businesses start 2023 off strong. There are numerous programs currently accepting applications, with many closing this month. If you’re interested in applying for any small business grants in February, check out the opportunities below. Michigan Match on Main Program The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is running a new round of its…
Even though digitalization has completely transformed the way we communicate today, the good old fax machine continues to remain an important tool for businesses. Most businesses use the fax machine to send confidential documents to customers, partners and distributors. Before sending an important fax, though, you must consider including a fax cover sheet. Do You…
Have you ever considered getting notepads personalized with your business name or logo on them? Personalized notepads are great to have for a multitude of reasons. For one, you can give them out to clients as promotional items. Not only are notepads useful, but you’re also getting your business name out there! Of course, they’re…
The deadline for taxes in the US is quickly approaching. With the 2023 tax season just around the corner, it’s important to understand when and how you need to file your returns. This article provides an overview of the key dates and requirements associated with filing taxes in 2023, so you can be fully prepared…
Barclays is offering up to $60,000 to small businesses willing to share their story. The Barclays Small Business Big Wins 2023 Contest is accepting applications online through February 28. How to Enter the Barclays Small Business Big Wins 2023 Contest Barclays is offering 60 cash prizes to businesses, starting at $2,000. The Grand Prize is…
Small businesses lost 75,000 jobs in January. That’s according to ADPs National Employment report, issued in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Research Lab. The negative report follows December’s update, which had small businesses gaining 195,000 jobs. Nationally, with statistics including small, medium and large businesses, overall job gain was 106,000 in January. Small Business Job…
Egg prices in the United States could be about to rise even higher as a massive fire destroyed a large coop at one of the country’s biggest egg producing farms. Massive Hillandale Farms Fire Could Have Impact on High Egg Prices Hillandale Farms in Bozrah, Connecticut, lost one of its chicken houses in the fire,…