Allwork

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Now, however, these services have been rebranded under the American Express Business Blueprint name. Why it matters: American Express Business Blueprint goes beyond just offering loans to small businesses. The post American Express launches Business Blueprint for small businesses appeared first on Allwork.Space.

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Success

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A journey filled with unexpected events is an apt comparison for what many small business owners encounter in entrepreneurship. During a conference in 2015, the future co-founders started talking about a mutual passion to address the problem of equity in the small business space. What is Hello Alice?

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Success

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They are coming: Taylor, Travis and about a zillion other people are headed to Las Vegas to witness the festivities for Super Bowl LVIII—and small businesses across the city are hoping to capture the economic boost through Super Bowl promotions and preparations. We can’t do business as usual.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Applications to get a tax ID as part of starting a business jumped a dramatic 77% in Q3 from the prior quarter.    This was the largest increase ever in business applications - and there's nothing even close.    First, it's much easier and cheaper to start a small/solopreneur business than it used to be. 

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Allwork

JUNE 21, 2023

What’s going on: Small businesses are most likely leading the charge in adopting 4-day work weeks, according to a report by LinkedIn. The data published by Gusto suggests that the increased adoption of remote work policies has been trickling down to smaller and midsized businesses.

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 7, 2020

employer small businesses will close in 2020 (2) (3).  million small businesses.      By way of comparison, the SBA chart below shows small business closure and startup rates between 1990-2015.   but the main reason small businesses close is financial stress. . 

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

What’s going on: JPMorgan is expanding their small-business division by onboarding 500 new bankers through 2024, increasing the total headcount by 20%. The post JPMorgan plans to hire more than 500 bankers catering to small businesses appeared first on Allwork.Space.

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Allwork

JULY 18, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg has revealed yet another new expanded feature on Instagram that will allow small companies to conduct business easier than ever. . In order to use the new add-on, users can send a direct message to the small business, where they can then ask questions, pay, and track their order all within one chatroom. . “You

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 24, 2020

The Effects of the Coronavirus on Hours of Work in Small Businesses , from Yale's Tobin Center for Economic Policy, shows the pandemic's dramatic and ongoing impact on small businesses.  small businesses plummeted by 60% in March when the lockdowns began.  below pre-pandemic levels.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Are you an entrepreneur on a mission to create a successful small business without letting it consume your life? ” In this article, I’ll demystify tech stacks for small businesses and explore how they can empower your work-life balance. What is a Tech Stack? It includes components such as: 1.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 7, 2021

May was yet another banner month for new business applications.  Census chart below shows (click to enlarge), 500,219 business applications were filed in May.  The recent surge in applications started last summer in July when a record 551,000 business applications were filed.     As the U.S.

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 8, 2021

Barlow Research is one of our go-to sources on all things related to small business use of financial services. Their article Five Truths about International Business in the Middle Market covers survey research on the exporting and importing by U.S. firms with between $10 million and $500 million in sales (midmarket companies).

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Success

OCTOBER 3, 2021

When it comes to running a business , I’ve learned a lot of things the hard way, and that’s one reason I work so hard to help other entrepreneurs avoid making the same costly mistakes I did. But far too many businesses aren’t all that noticeable. You, the small biz entrepreneur, are face-to-face with your clients. You’re better.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s reported that 74% of businesses with fewer than 500 employees use fully flexible work models. The post Small Businesses Lead in Offering Full Flexibility, The Flex Index Finds appeared first on Allwork.Space. Additionally, 48% of organizations with 5,000 to 25,000 employees adopt structured hybrid environments.

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Success

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Last year we watched small businesses feed the needy, host socially distant dance parties and power-wash playgrounds , all while their doors were closed. And although for some 2021 may finally feel like business as usual, the truth is many (if not most) small businesses still need our help. Census, 67.5%

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 21, 2021

  The reason is small businesses and independent workers are important business partners for all 6 ecosystem companies.  The ecosystem roles small businesses and independent workers play varies across the 6 companies.    They are also important end customers for these firms.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 5, 2020

According to the research firm Barlow Research Associates , the average small business owner is 60 years old.   How will older small business owners react to the pandemic? Will they continue operating their businesses, or will they shut them down?   This raises an interesting question. 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 25, 2021

Data from the IRS shows that sole proprietor small businesses spent $69.2 We expect the trend towards contract labor use by small businesses to continue. billion on contract labor in 2018 (the most recent data available).    Contract labor refers to nonemployee labor, such as freelancers, gig workers, etc.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 19, 2020

Census has created a Small Business Pulse survey to track and measure how small businesses are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic. They released their first set of findings last week (the data was collected between April 26th and May 2nd) and, not surprisingly, they found small businesses are struggling.  

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 2, 2020

Based on an industry by industry analysis of small business employment, our base case estimate is employer small businesses will layoff about 21 million employees through July (1). unemployment rate estimates assume small businesses will lay off 60% of those laid off over the next 4 months.    3.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 12, 2020

Here in the State of Maine, as in much of the country, a vocal group of people are demanding our state open for business. They claim that the shutdown is going to kill small Maine businesses. Will the pandemic destroy small businesses? These businesses were already struggling for one reason or another.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 19, 2021

Barlow Research Associates A Generational Shift in Business Banking Behaviors Is Upon Us, and It's Not Just Among Your Millennial Customers covers the banking transaction channels used by small businesses by the age cohort of the owner. The article also points out that the average age of a small business owner is 62.  

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 30, 2020

Census Small Business Pulse Survey for the week of June 14th to June 20th shows small businesses continue to struggle.      43% of the small businesses surveyed reported a decrease in revenue from the prior week while only 21% reported an increase.

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 23, 2019

The Federal Reserve recently released its 2019 Small Business Credit Survey.    A key finding is the use of online lending sources by small businesses is rapidly expanding.  Small businesses seeking financing were approved at higher rates by online lenders than traditional lenders.

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Jennie Lyon

APRIL 9, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, small businesses must harness a wealth of resources to navigate the ever-evolving realm of online marketing strategies. When executed with precision and foresight, online marketing can be a powerful tool for attracting new customers and expanding your business.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 27, 2021

An interesting study finding is that small businesses are more likely to say they plan on increasing their use of non-employee labor than large corporations.   And so while both large and small firms have been increasing their use of nonemployee labor, SMBs have been doing so at a faster rate. over the next 18-24 months.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

A new report from employee management software company Homebase supports the idea that small businesses are the backbone of the country’s economy. . GDP derives from small businesses, and this success is reflected in employee sentiment. According to the data, 50% of the U.S. Being able to be authentic at work (53%) .

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Small Business Labs

JULY 7, 2020

In early April, we released a 2020 small business closure forecast. We've updated our forecast and the good news is we're more optimistic about small business survival rates than in our April forecast.   employer small businesses will close in 2020.  million small businesses. 

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 4, 2017

Building customer loyalty is an important process for a small business. So how should you go about achieving customer loyalty in a small business? Small businesses also usually go hand in hand with local business and local customers. Getting your customers involved.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 22, 2020

Thrasio is a large and fast-growing acquirer of small consumer product companies that are part of Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon program (FBA).     Thrasio's business model is fairly straight forward.    This "platform on a platform" business model is not rare, but still somewhat unusual. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 18, 2019

employer small business (those with paid traditional employees) generated less than $400k in revenue in 2016. The median small business still had receipts of about $390,000 in 2016 and about 4 in 10 (39%) had less than $250,000. According to data from the U.S, And as the chart below shows, there is.

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Eco-Office Gals

APRIL 20, 2021

Therefore, businesses around the globe are making an effort to implement eco-friendly practices. Unfortunately, smaller businesses may not find this to be easy. If you’re a business owner that’s struggling with this dilemma, here are five tips for implementing sustainability practices as a small business.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 22, 2022

Do you dream of owning your own business but can’t stomach the idea of wearing a suit and tie? If so, you might think you’re too blue-collar to start a small business all by yourself. The reality is there are several great business ideas for blue-collar types. But that’s simply not true.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 1, 2018

Intuit released a new study, Small Business in the Age of A.I. which found small businesses are bullish on automation technology and are already leveraging it to manage and grow their businesses. as a threat to their business today or in the next 5 years.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 6, 2022

If you are running a business of your own, every moment of your day is precious. For any small business operation, effectiveness and efficiency is the key. The good news is that it is possible to streamline a small business with a few techniques and tools. photo credit: Nataliya Vaitkevich / Pexels.

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Small Business CEO

APRIL 21, 2022

The post 6 Unique Small Business Ideas for Nurse Practitioners appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. Most people think that business owners have some special education in business, marketing, or even an MBA. Their entrepreneurial spirit makes them the perfect small business owners.

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Small Business CEO

APRIL 13, 2022

The post 13 Super Helpful Small Business Tips for 2022 appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. Many small businesses are barely hanging on while others have permanently closed their doors this year. If your small business is struggling to stay afloat, you’re not alone. But there is hope.

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