A hot topic among small business owners is that a new recession is coming or the country is already in a recession. With inflation being so high, but unemployment so low, some economists want to change the definition of a recession (two consecutive quarterly drops in GDP). The recent decrease in the monthly unemployment rate…
Business travel is an excellent opportunity to make new connections and close deals. However, between transportation, meals, accommodations and other per diem expenses, it’s easy for a traveling professional to rack up a hefty bill. To help busy travelers find ways to keep costs down during a business trip, a panel of Young Entrepreneur Council…
Loan approval rates continue to slowly rise, according to the Biz2Credit Lending Report for July. As they did during June, Small Banks and Alternative Lenders saw the strongest growth with each showing a .2% increase. Institutional lenders and Big Banks each saw a .1% increase in loan approval rates. Of all lenders, loan rates only…
New business trends, products, services, and technologies demand new marketing strategies. Reuters Events Strategic Marketing NYC 2022 is going to be bringing leading marketing experts from the top global companies to show you what the future of marketing looks like. This includes more than 50 chief marketing officers, and over 350 senior leaders in more…
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn are now landing places for most people at least once a day. Social media has now become a valuable tool for everything from meeting new people to campaigning and marketing. Social media platforms connect businesses to people, professionals to professionals, and businesses to other businesses. Currently, there are more…
The most successful entrepreneurs are always open to learning more. Whether you’re a new or a seasoned business owner, there are always new resources and lessons that can help you grow and improve your operations. Here are resources and tips to help you learn and make the most of your resources from members of the…
Establishing a small business requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and time. Whether you are an entrepreneur just starting out or a seasoned pro, buying an established business allows you to hit the road running. You will still have to work hard and be dedicated, however, the time to grow the brand has already…
Every small business faces different challenges throughout its journey. For example, some entrepreneurs face barriers to entry because they’re low-income or members of underserved communities. Others face sudden challenges like wildfires. And many businesses are still reeling from the pandemic – especially those in the hospitality sector. Small business grants can help businesses recover from…
With inflation at record levels, purchasing costs are a huge issue for small businesses as they replenish their inventory. From food to manufacturing supplies, the high cost is affecting small business owners across the country. Cost is just one issue businesses have to contend with in this economy, that is why grants offer some relief.…
Non-fungible tokens or NFTs are a way to represent any unique digital data. However, it now goes beyond the digital world. It can now be anything from a work of art to music, video, sneakers, fractionalized real estate, and almost anything in the real world. The latest NFT examples will show you what this technology…