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Starting your own business is far from easy and when you add raising a family to the equation, it quickly gets more complicated. So, it’s no surprise a new study from 99designs reports only 28% of entrepreneurs were encouraged to start a businesses while in school. But most entrepreneurs wouldn’t trade juggling both aspects of…

The taste of good quality craft beer is uniquely different depending on the brewer. And these varied tastes are what connoisseurs of craft beer search for. Once they find their brew of choice, customers become evangelists trying to convert their friends and family. A new survey by C+R Research says taste is the number one…

Digital technology has transformed the way people communicate, socialize, work, shop, play, travel and more. And this has increased their reliance on the technology, which makes it that much more frustrating when something goes wrong. Technology Frustration According to a study by Asurion, 80% of Americans experience some type of tech frustration every day. The…

When you really listen to your customers you build long-term relationships, receive feedback, gain more customers and you can even avoid crisis. The Applied Marketing Science (AMS) “Listening to the Voice of the Customer” workshop has been designed to help you do all that and more. From October 16-17, 2019 at the University Club of…

Every business owner’s experience is different. So when you’re considering tips from the experts, it helps to turn to those who have similar qualities or experiences. If your a woman entrepreneur, a local business, or a business owner who’s focusing on SEO or online advertising, here are some tips from members of the online small…

Baby boomers have begun delaying their retirement, and this creates challenges for small businesses. But it also creates opportunities. The experience baby boomers bring to the table is undeniable, but employers are overlooking them. And according to a new study by iHire, 53% of respondents say they have experienced age discrimination. In addition to age…

Roughly one third of surveyed American companies in China will cancel or delay investments in the country due to the ongoing trade standoff with the U.S., according to a May report from the American Chambers of Commerce in China and Shanghai. Even more of those companies, roughly 40 percent, said they are considering moving their…

Another report surfaced this week. It suggests employees these days are more into working to find some kind of happiness rather than wealth. Well, at least happiness is first on the list. These surveys don’t suggest employees want to work for peanuts. But new data from Wrike this week suggests that more than half —…

Which cities are most popular with young entrepreneurs — say, between the ages of 25 and 34?  Funny you should ask. We’ve got the data right here. If you’re a young entrepreneur or a millennial looking for a place to start a new venture, consider these accommodating destinations. The best cities for young entrepreneurs tend…

Last year I caught up with my buddy Joe Galvin. Galvin serves as Chief Research Officer of Vistage. The business advisory and executive coaching organization’s membership includes more than 22,000 business owners and executive leaders. Recently I caught up with him again. And we talked about a phrase that continues to get a lot of…

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The booming job market is pushing companies to work harder to attract and retain talent to avoid the time and productivity losses that come with employee turnover. These losses are costly, with reports finding employers spend approximately 33 percent of a worker’s annual salary to hire a replacement. For small business owners – which run lean…

Do you run a small farm business? Then you should discover  exactly how many vegetable growing options are open to you. And there are so many specialty vegetables that can be grown in the North American climate. So you can really get a jump on your competitors by growing far more interesting produce than usual.…

Our 2019 rankings of the Best Cities for Small Businesses identify the top 10 cities where small businesses thrive. There are cities across the country where small businesses have an important foothold in the local economies. For the purposes of these rankings, small businesses are defined as those with fewer than 50 employees. Our rankings…

Technology can help today’s startups do so many things, from communicating with team members around the world to delivering quality services to customers. But with more tech tools and platforms available today than ever before, making those decisions for a new startup can seem a bit overwhelming. If you’re working on outfitting your startup with…

There are many reasons why consumers spend their money the way they do. It can be anything from brand recognition to environmental or patriotic support. The 2019 Cox Business Consumer Pulse survey on small businesses reveals 70% of Americans want made in the U.S.A. products. When it comes to small business support, a clear majority…

Americans love shopping in their pajamas! In 2018, nearly 221 million Americans shopped online. But they also browsed online stores. And they compared product prices online at least once. Further, 14 percent of Americans admit they research a brand online. And they say that happens before making any purchase decision. Experts expect these numbers to…

Miami and Los Angeles are just two of the major U.S. cities where minority entrepreneurs are thriving. But would the nation’s capital have been at the top of your list?  Or Orlando? Our 2019 rankings of the Best Cities for Minority Entrepreneurs identify the top 10 cities for startup owners of color and minorities.  The…

There are 86,262,204 registered domains in the US alone. That means you need to get the domain name right when you’re a small business trying to build a web presence. How to Choose a Domain Name Here’s 10 tips on how to choose a domain name for your SMB. Consider Social Media Consistent branding is…

A new survey from Workplace by Facebook reveals the disconnect which exists between employees who work inside company headquarters and outside of HQ. Remote Workers Feel Disconnected According to the report from the survey, the disconnect is preventing good ideas from rising through the business. This the report says is limiting innovation and stopping special…

Starting a business presents a ton of challenges. But for the CEO of Best in Class Education Center, those business challenges pale in comparison to the risks he took personally as a refugee from Vietnam. Now, his business is thriving thanks to a few key growth strategies, including a franchise system. Read about his journey…

Women-owned businesses are on the rise. Just look at the numbers. The number of women owned small businesses with employees increased by 2.8 percent, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs. But where are these women entrepreneurs? Our rankings of the best cities for women entrepreneurs provide answers. Our 2019 best…