Verizon is partnering with Mastercard to launch a small business credit card which is designed to unlock value for small business owners across the United States. Mastercard and Verizon Launching a New Small Business Credit Card The Verizon Business Mastercard, which is being issued by the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), will reward users…
When you need to buy new or used equipment for your business, but don’t have the cash on hand to do so, what do you do? One option is to take out an equipment loan, which is a type of financing that allows you to purchase new or used business equipment by borrowing money from…
The health and fitness industry is booming. So there are plenty of opportunities for fitness professionals to start their own successful enterprises. If you’re looking for fitness startup ideas to launch in 2022, here are some to consider. The Fitness Industry in 2022 The fitness industry has evolved significantly in the last couple of years.…
A bill has been introduced in the US Senate for the federal government to issue another round of COVID relief to aid small businesses. The bill introduced by Ben Cardin (D-Md.) chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship aims to provide grants to hard-hit small businesses that can demonstrate substantial losses in…
A business owner in Brookville, New York, has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to collect and pay over employment taxes to the IRS. Spa Owner Pleads Guilty on Payroll Tax Fraud Charges Court documents show that Sung Soo Chon, known as Steve Chon, oversaw the daily operations of two spas and their related businesses. 63-year-old…
Many entrepreneurs dream of reaching millions with their product or service, but what if your customer base is only a few thousand? Patrick Palmer successfully runs his small business, The Computer Guy, in a town with less than 5,000 people. Here he is with Shawn Hessinger, Executive Editor for Small Business Trends, on this latest…
Read receipts are an excellent feature for critical, time-sensitive communication. But, sometimes, you’re not in a position to send your response. And to avoid hurting senders’ feelings, you don’t want them to know that you have seen their messages. Knowing how to turn off read receipts comes in handy in such a scenario. Here, we…
Founders First CDC has announced that some $100,000 in grant money is available for minority-owned businesses in the state of Texas. This is the second round of grants being awarded by the nonprofit as part of the Job Creators Quest Grant to support minority and underrepresented business owners. Job Creators Quest Grant Providing $100K to…
A new study has revealed small businesses are finding their home on TikTok and have quickly become a beloved part of the TikTok experience. TikTok Says Small Businesses are Flocking to the Site TikTok partnered with Hello Alice, a leading organization dedicated to supporting small businesses, to better understand how small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)…
Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman said that last week’s Supreme Court ruling overturning the 1973 Roe v Wade decision would “jeopardize the civil liberties of millions of women.” Guzman said that the reversal would create ripple effects across communities and our economy, “particularly for women entrepreneurs pursuing the American dream of business ownership.” Guzman…