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Protect Your Business From Cyber Threats
A cyber attack can cripple a small business, which is why they need to take steps to protect themselves, reports Tech Republic.
Cybersecurity attacks can cripple small businesses that aren't prepared.
Read more...Tariffs Will Hurt Small Business
According to CNN Business, the National Retail Federation is predicting that increased tariffs will directly impact small businesses.
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China has put many of America's small business owners on edge.
Some entrepreneurs say each new round of tariffs imposed in the growing feud makes it even more difficult to manage their businesses and their relationships with customers.
Read more...Easy Reorganization Under Chap 11
The Small Business Reorganization Plan of 2019 will make it easier for small businesses to file reorganization plans under Chapter 11, reports the Guardian.
With the economy relatively strong and most small businesses doing pretty well, this may not seem like the most opportune time to be thinking of bankruptcy.
Read more...Preparing for a Recession
There are steps a small business can take to prepare for a recession, reports USA Today. Trade wars. Inverted yield curves. Falling stock markets.
While there's no certainty the U.S. is headed toward recession, there are enough storm clouds on the horizon to make investors and everyday consumers nervous
Read more...Uncertain About Funding Small Business
A new survey finds that older adults are not certain how they would go about funding a new business venture, reports Yahoo Finance.
Results from a recent survey revealed that a generation gap exists when it comes to knowing where to obtain funding for a small business. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®) survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll in March 2019 among 2,086 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, revealed that over one in three (35%) are not at all sure how they would come up with the money if they were looking to finance a new business
Read more...Consumers Aren't Worried About Recession
According to Small Business Trends, the Money Anxiety Index shows that consumers aren’t concerned about the economy, despite rumors of an upcoming recession.
The U.S. economy is driven by consumer spending, which makes up close to 70% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Even though the economic indicators are solid at the moment, the slightest apprehension by a small number of consumers can dramatically change the economic outlook
Read more...How to Chose the Best Business Loan
A small business owner will most likely have to take a business loan out at least once during, reports Forbes.
Starting a business can be expensive, and so can expanding one. No matter where you are in your business's life cycle, from startup to growth, a business loan can help get you started or address specific needs along the way
Read more...Getting a Handle on Your Cash Flow
Small businesses always have to watch their cash flow, reports Forbes. But there are several things they can do to easy their money worries.
Cash flow isn’t always consistent. No matter how hard you work to meet your financial goals, odds are that at some point, you’ll fall short.
Read more...Amazon Adds More Tools for Small Business
According to Inc., Amazon is betting on small businesses. The company is investing $15 billion dollars in technology to help small businesses succeed on its platform.
Amazon has announced it is investing $15 billion on tools this year to help small businesses sell more of their products through Amazon's platform.
Read more...LinkedIn Offers New Tool For Small Business
LinkedIn is offering a new service that benefits small businesses and freelancers, reports INC. The new feature lets these users show they are “open for business”
If you're freelance or the owner of a small business, it can be extremely difficult to get noticed by prospective clients--especially if the services you offer are offered by many other freelancers or small businesses.
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