There are so many options available for entrepreneurs and professionals to create their own business cards, it can be hard to know where to begin. Where is the best place to get business cards? What design best suits your brand? What is the perfect font for business cards? The font is one of the most…
Paper towels certainly play a central role in cleaning and sanitation both at home and in the office. They are among the highly used essentials you do not want to stay without. As an unavoidable purchase, buying bulk paper towels will not only save you money, but they can also help increase your customers and…
Starting an eBay store is an affordable way to start a business. But it’s not completely free. There are several fees you may need to pay upon signing up or making sales. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on your business model. But here’s a guide to some common expenses as you learn how to…
The US Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing rules to update regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA). The review and update pertain to the prevailing wage standard regarding how federal contractors are paid when working on federally funded construction projects. Labor Dept. Updates Prevailing Wage Methodology Considered the first comprehensive regulatory review in nearly 40…
Being from the Midwest, one of my favorite delis has always been Zingerman’s’ in Michigan. But how did it go from a corner deli to a $70M food empire? On The Small Business Radio Show this week, Micheline “Micki” Maynard is a journalist, author, and professor. She is a contributing columnist at The Washington Post,…
Awards season is upon us, and joining the celebration of entertainment honorees are representatives from a variety of industries, including broadcasters, journalists and publishers. Small Business Trends is proud to be announced as a finalist in the American Society of Business Publication Editors’ 2022 Azbee Awards of Excellence competition. Each year, the Azbees honor the…
Sponsored Post Small businesses spend around nine percent of their annual revenue on technology— three times the percent spent by large enterprises. According to one survey, more than half of small business owners would like to spend more on tech, which seems to support the view that software is a critical driver of growth, revenue,…
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a Shields Up cyber security alert for anyone in the US in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The nation’s cyber defense agency reports that evolving intelligence indicates that the Russian government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks. US Issues Shields Up Alert for Cyber Security…
If there is one constant in the world of digital technology it is the ever-evolving nature of the segment. For small businesses, it means finding out what they are and adopting the technologies to improve their operations. TECHSPO ATLANTA 2022 is going to showcase next-generation technology along with the people and companies that have created…
There’s an ever-growing list of social media platforms and tools that businesses can use for marketing. But signing up for accounts is just the beginning. You also need to be able to make the most of the tools and features available to you. Read tips from members of the online small business community below. Learn…