In the News: Thousands in Grants Up For Grabs For Small Businesses
As a small business, you should keep an eye on available grants as they can provide badly needed financial support without needing to repay them. Grants can cover a wide range of needs, from startup costs and expansion to specific projects and research. Staying informed about grant opportunities ensures your business doesn’t miss out on valuable funding that can fuel growth, innovation, and stability.
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Economic Outlook 2024: LBMC CEO Jeff Drummonds said changes are coming to Nashville businesses
Jeff Drummonds, outgoing CEO of LBMC, spoke with Nashville Business Journal Publisher Lori Becker at the NBJ’s Economic Outlook 2024 event on what businesses are predicting for the upcoming year and what they should keep an eye. The talk was anchored by the results of a study conducted by American City Business Journal, in partnership with LBMC.
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U.S. Small Businesses Gear Up for Record-Breaking Holiday Season
A comprehensive survey by Fiverr International Ltd., in collaboration with Censuswide, reveals digital marketing strategies and an increasing reliance on freelance talent to meet the season’s demands.
The survey, which gathered insights from 1,000 consumers and 500 business leaders, indicates a strong confidence among business leaders in this year’s holiday sales, with an astounding 84%...
Small Businesses Sold 4.1 Billion Products on Amazon in 2022
Amazon’s annual U.S. Small Business Empowerment Report has shed light on the impactful collaboration between the e-commerce giant and the country’s independent sellers, most of whom are small and medium-sized businesses. These sellers recorded sales of over 4.1 billion products in 2022, with average sales surpassing $ 230,000 on Amazon’s platform. This information highlights the...
Small Businesses Sold 4.1 Billion Products on Amazon in 2022
Amazon’s annual U.S. Small Business Empowerment Report has shed light on the impactful collaboration between the e-commerce giant and the country’s independent sellers, most of whom are small and medium-sized businesses. These sellers recorded sales of over 4.1 billion products in 2022, with average sales surpassing $ 230,000 on Amazon’s platform. This information highlights the...
IRS Encourages Small Businesses to Prepare for Reporting Changes in 2023
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging small businesses to plan ahead to take advantage of tax-saving opportunities and prepare for reporting changes in 2023. As part of National Small Business Week, the IRS highlights potential tax benefits and reporting adjustments that could affect businesses next year.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes provisions to help small businesses save on...
Pennsylvania Congressman Says CFPB Rule Hurts Small Businesses and Small Banks
Concerns over a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule were recently aired by PA Congressman Dan Meuser during a full hearing of the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access.
Meuser, who is the Chairman of the subcommittee, read out a statement during a hearing held prior to the finalization of the new Small Business Lending Data Collection...
Top 15 Challenges Small Businesses are Facing Today
Starting a business can be an exhilarating time but for many small business owners, however, it can also be a time filled with many challenges. Many small business owners find some of their biggest business challenges due simply to the lack of knowledge.
While success is never guaranteed in business, careful preparation can help ensure a small business’s survival in the long run.
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In the News: Recovery Grants From $1,000 to $100K Available to Small Businesses
The impact of the pandemic will be felt for a long time. This is why pandemic-related grants are still available across the country from city, state, and federal grant programs to help small businesses. Even though the amount of these grants is not the same as PPP loans, they are still substantial enough to address some of the challenges small business owners are facing.
The key is finding a grant...
Kinetic Business Offers $2,500 Grants for Black-Owned Businesses
Kinetic Business by Windstream is offering grants to Black-owned businesses within its service area. The Black Business Support Fund aims to support this traditionally underserved group by providing financial support and free internet service.
About the Kinetic Black Business Support Fund Grant
The network and connectivity solutions provider originally launched the Black Business Support Fund back...
Ford unveils new F-Series Super Duty trucks designed to boost its commercial, software services businesses
Ford is redesigning a pivotal product lineup, leaning on new software and connected data metrics, to boost profits in its commercial vehicle business.
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