New start-ups of small businesses reached record numbers during 2021, according to recently published research. The trend for new business start-ups is expected to continue throughout 2022 as an increasing number of Americans pursue their dreams of owning and operating their own business. The meta-data analysis was undertaken by SCORE who are described as ‘mentors…
Nearly every business has struggled in some way over the past two years. But certain businesses, like bars, restaurants, and minority-owned businesses have been disproportionately affected. Luckily, there are some current grant opportunities available for these small businesses. More Small Business COVID Grants Available Read this week’s top small business grants below. Maui County Small…
Lots of businesses use techniques like SEO and social media marketing. But they don’t all use them in the same way. In fact, you may sometimes need to adjust how you use these platforms and concepts to effectively communicate with today’s consumers. Here are tips from members of the online small business community for making…
The COVID relief money the government made available has literally helped millions of small businesses. However, as the pandemic lingers on small businesses in particular need help. A new bipartisan proposal in the Senate is looking to make another $68 billion available for businesses such as bars, restaurants, and other types of food service establishments.…
On January 13, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration vaccine mandate on businesses in a 6-3 vote. The court said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) had exceeded its authority. Adding, COVID-19 is not an occupational hazard but a ‘universal risk’ and that the plan was a ‘blunt instrument.’ Supreme Court…
Retail sales witnessed robust growth in December 2021, ending what was a strong shopping season. The positive sales figures for retailers were unveiled by Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. According to the report, the holiday season saw retail figures grow by 8.5%, excluding auto figures. Mastercard…
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Nonfungible tokens or NFTs are all the rage in the creator community. Unfortunately, artists are struggling with piracy as criminals use their work to create NFTs without their permission. NFT Artists Struggling with Piracy Issues The piracy issue of NFTs is a big problem for artists that have their content online. This is because anyone…
As 2021 drew to a close, the average hourly wage at small businesses locked in at $30, according to the Paychex IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. The December data shows hourly earnings growth improving to 4.27%, which is the highest level since Paychex began reporting 10 years ago. Hiring at small businesses also closed…
When it comes to doing business, emails have completely changed the way we communicate on a daily basis. Today, we send several emails to employees, team members, customers and partners every day. But no one has the time or energy to send the same email to several people individually. This is especially true if you…