A large number of small business owners say that B2B payments are getting increasingly late, coming in 20 – 30 days after their due date. The late payments are threatening to close many Main Street businesses. B2B Payments are Late, Threatening Main Street Businesses A recent YouGov survey shows that around a quarter of small…
If you have or are planning to start a small business that involves sewing, it might be a good idea to consider an industrial sewing machine. You’ll need a sewing machine that can keep up with the daily needs of your business. You might be able to get away with a simple domestic sewing machine…
The latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index continued its slump dropping 3.6 points in June to 89.5- its sixth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Small business owners’ expectations for better business conditions over the next six months fell by seven points to…
Amazon Prime members purchased more than 300 million items worldwide during Prime Day 2022—saving over $ 1.7 billion, according to information released this morning by the online marketplace. This year Prime members purchased more than 100,000 items per minute while the U.S. saw purchases of more than 60,000 items per minute. Small businesses that sell…
Whether it’s to set up their business or to expand it for growth, small business owners need capital. One way to access financial assistance is by applying for grants. Luckily, there are a number of options available to business owners today when it comes to getting a grant. How Can You Get Free Money From…
Wearing hi-visibility clothing is essential for safety at work. Working on roadways, construction sites, or around heavy machinery can be especially dangerous. Hi vis workwear will keep you and your staff safe by making sure everyone is visible even when the lighting is not that good. High visibility clothing is typically made of bright fluorescent…
A small business is defined as an enterprise with fewer than 500 employees. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are more than 31 million small businesses in the United States, making up 99.7% of all businesses in the country. Running a small business is not easy, and one of the many challenges that…
With more than 1 billion active users, it certainly seems like everyone is on TikTok in 2022. TikTok users come from all corners of the globe, but they share a primary goal: to get noticed. Why else would they spend time posting personal videos to gain attention? That attention is measured by engagement, which comes…
In November 2021, a record 4.5 million American workers quit their jobs, part of a trend that has become known as the Great Resignation. Many workers leaving employment are turning to freelancing. Some choose self-employed gig work to supplement incomes, others because it allows them to work flexibly and pursue their passions with better pay.…
Loan approval rates continue to slowly rise, with Small Banks and Alternative Lenders seeing the strongest growth during June. Of all lenders, loan rates only decreased with Credit Unions, and that was just a 1% decrease. “We are nowhere near pre-pandemic approval percentages, however,” said Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora. “Still, these are positive signs.” “Rising…