Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

Latest From MAE ANDERSON

Business|Crime

How small businesses can recover from break-ins and theft

Break-ins and thefts can happen at any small business, no matter how tight the security

September 17, 2024
How small businesses can recover from break-ins and theft
Business|Economy|Finance

Labor costs remain high for small businesses, but a report shows wage growth is slowing for some

Employee wages are one of the biggest costs for small businesses

September 10, 2024
Labor costs remain high for small businesses, but a report shows wage growth is slowing for some
Business|Economy|Finance

COVID-19 government disaster loans saved businesses, but saddled survivors with debt

In 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans were a lifeline for small businesses

September 03, 2024
COVID-19 government disaster loans saved businesses, but saddled survivors with debt
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

Fake online reviews and testimonials are a headache for small businesses. They hope the FTC can help

Online reviews and testimonials are a key way that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of products

August 27, 2024
Fake online reviews and testimonials are a headache for small businesses. They hope the FTC can help
Business|Economy|Finance

High rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices like raising prices or changing location

While many costs have come down for small business, rents remain high and in some cases are still rising, forcing many owners into some uncomfortable decisions

August 27, 2024
High rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices like raising prices or changing location
Business|Economy|Finance

New surveys show signs of optimism among small business owners

Small business owners overall are feeling positive about their business and achieving the goals they set for this year despite inflation and high labor costs, according to two new surveys

August 20, 2024
New surveys show signs of optimism among small business owners
Business|Travel

Summer tourists flock to boardwalks and piers while sticking to their budgets

Small businesses along popular vacation destinations like boardwalks and piers in the U.S. say the number of tourists flocking to the waterfront is back to normal, meaning pre-2020 levels

August 10, 2024
Summer tourists flock to boardwalks and piers while sticking to their budgets
Business|Economy|Environment

The Small Business Administration expands clean energy loan program

The Small Business Administration is looking to attract lenders to finance small businesses' clean energy projects

August 06, 2024
The Small Business Administration expands clean energy loan program
Business|Lifestyle

A 'side hustle' can be a way to try out a new business idea before jumping in all the way

A “side hustle” can be one way to try out a new business idea before taking a full-fledged jump

July 30, 2024
A 'side hustle' can be a way to try out a new business idea before jumping in all the way
Americas|News

As hurricane season begins, here's how small businesses can prepare in advance of a storm

The hurricane season roared into the U.S. with Hurricane Beryl hitting Texas in early July

July 23, 2024
As hurricane season begins, here's how small businesses can prepare in advance of a storm
Business|Economy

Summer pause: Small business sales growth tapers in June as consumers take a breather on spending

Small business sales growth slowed in June as consumers took a pause on spending

July 16, 2024
Summer pause: Small business sales growth tapers in June as consumers take a breather on spending
Business|Economy

Rent inflation remains a pressure point for small businesses

Rent inflation remains a pressure point for small businesses

July 09, 2024
Rent inflation remains a pressure point for small businesses
Business|Economy

Small businesses could find filing for bankruptcy more difficult as government program expires

A type of bankruptcy protection filing that made it easier for small businesses to seek relief has expired, which will complicate filing for small businesses with more than $3 million in debt

July 02, 2024
Small businesses could find filing for bankruptcy more difficult as government program expires
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Summer hours are a perk small businesses can offer to workers to boost morale

With summer having gotten off to a scorching start, workers across the country may be dreaming of a seaside escape or cutting out early to watch a movie in an air-conditioned theater

June 30, 2024
Summer hours are a perk small businesses can offer to workers to boost morale
Business|Economy

Small Business Administration offers $30 million in grant funding to Women's Business Centers

The Small Business Administration will offer $30 million in grant funding for Women’s Business Centers for a variety of projects, including funding to open a center in the U.S. Virgin Islands

June 25, 2024
Small Business Administration offers $30 million in grant funding to Women's Business Centers
Business|Economy

IRS says 'vast majority' of 1 million pandemic-era credit claims show a risk of being improper

The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday a review of 1 million claims for the Employee Retention Credit representing $86 billion shows the “vast majority” are at risk of being improper

June 20, 2024
IRS says 'vast majority' of 1 million pandemic-era credit claims show a risk of being improper
Business|Economy

Business owners increasingly worry about payment fraud, survey finds

Small businesses are increasingly concerned about payment fraud

June 18, 2024
Business owners increasingly worry about payment fraud, survey finds
Business

Momofuku backs down from defending its 'chile crunch' trademark after outcry by small businesses

Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by chef David Chang, says it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term

April 13, 2024
Momofuku backs down from defending its 'chile crunch' trademark after outcry by small businesses
Business

Inflation remains a headache for small business owners

Inflation remains a top concern for small businesses, which reported lower optimism in February

March 19, 2024
Inflation remains a headache for small business owners
Business|Economy

More women made the list of top paid CEOs in 2023, but their numbers are still small compared to men

More women are reaching the top ranks of the corporate suite of S&P 500 companies, but their numbers are still miniscule compared to their male counterparts

June 03, 2024
More women made the list of top paid CEOs in 2023, but their numbers are still small compared to men
Business|Economy

Layoffs can be part of running a small business. Some tips for owners on handling them

With stubborn inflation and higher costs, layoffs at small businesses are sometimes a necessity

May 28, 2024
Layoffs can be part of running a small business. Some tips for owners on handling them
Business|Economy|Lifestyle

Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since

For the nation’s bicycle shops, the past few years have probably felt like the business version of the Tour de France

May 16, 2024
Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since
Business|Health|Lifestyle

Summer hours can be a way for small business owners to boost employee morale and help combat burnout

As the temperature heats up and summer approaches, small business owners may be considering offering summer hours, such as an early release on Fridays, for employees to help combat burnout

June 04, 2024
Summer hours can be a way for small business owners to boost employee morale and help combat burnout
Entertainment|Political

Departure of Murdoch as Fox leader comes as conservative media landscape is increasingly fractured

The departure of Rupert Murdoch as the leader of Fox’s parent company and his News Corp. media holdings after decades at the helm is unlikely to have as much of an impact on conservative media overall as it would have a decade ago

September 21, 2023
Departure of Murdoch as Fox leader comes as conservative media landscape is increasingly fractured
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology

What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small businesses offering the service

“Buy now, pay later” services are a popular way that shoppers pay for goods

June 11, 2024
What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small businesses offering the service

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