The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the establishment of two new federal advisory committees to accelerate support for start-ups driving critical innovation while increasing small businesses’ access to patient capital. SBA Creates Advisory Committees to Increase Small Business Access to Capital The new federal advisory committees are the Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Advisory…
Despite progress in recent years, women and minorities still face barriers to entry in the business world. Specifically, these entrepreneurs are generally less likely to get funding from traditional sources. However, there are small business grants that aim to address these discrepancies. Here are several opportunities for women and minority entrepreneurs to consider. The Coalition…
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a program that offers USDA business loans to small businesses. The USDA loan program is designed to help businesses in rural areas get the financing they need to grow and expand their operations. USDA small business loans can be used for various purposes and in this blog…
If you want to cool a room as soon as possible and you do not have central air conditioning and you cannot install a window air conditioner because of building restrictions or design limitations, then you should get the best portable air conditioner. A portable AC unit is also a great choice if you want…
Since the explosion of cryptocurrencies, both investors and cryptocurrency enthusiasts have carved a niche market of digital currencies that are used as digital money and causing waves across the digital economy. In fact, today there are over 19,000 individual cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Binance, and Solana in the market that are traded on…
Smaller brands selling big-ticket appliances and apparel face the biggest risk if a recession is on the horizon. This is just one of the takeaways from The Brand Balancing Act from NielsenIQ. The global study focused on how the new inflationary marketplace is affecting consumer perspectives on SMBs. “When inflation or a recession hits, consumer…
? In this special episode of Small Biz in 15, Shawn Hessinger, the Executive Editor for Small Business Trends traveled to Austin, Texas for ZohoDay 2022 to interview Zoho Product Manager Tejas Gadhia who discusses low-code and no-code solutions and how small businesses will can use them to improve their workflow. When to Use No…
Want to know why you should be proactive in dealing with cyber threats? Read the latest cybersecurity statistics below. Hackers are increasingly targeting small business owners. This is because small businesses have more data than individuals but weaker security than large corporations. We have collected the latest cybersecurity stats to help you understand the risks…
For rooms without central air conditioning, the window air conditioner is a great cooling solution. The best window air conditioner is virtually noiseless, easy to install, energy efficient, and more often less expensive than the central air conditioner. But before you buy a window unit air conditioner, here are a few things that you need…
Small business acquisitions decreased by 3% during the second quarter of 2022 while the median sale price slipped 9% below the previous quarter, a drop from $345,000 to $315,000. Sales of Businesses Slowing Due to Rate Hikes and Inflation The acquisitions figure is less of a worry as it is still a gain of 14%…