Apr
28
2022
Wouldn’t you love to land a government contract? You know, a nice order from the Federal General Services Administration or the Department of Defense?
The Feds have changed a rule in the procurement process which could make that come true...
Apr
28
2022
This type of insurance covers inventory that’s rented and things you own to generate business income. Think movable items like fixtures, equipment, furniture, and office supplies.
Get coverage for an accidental coffee spill on a computer, and/ or damage from...
Apr
28
2022
60% of small businesses are facing difficulties in filling open vacancies, as the market challenges of the pandemic continue to bite.
Just How Bad is the Labor Shortage for Small Business? New Study Sheds Light
The scale of labor shortages within...
Apr
28
2022
We all “scream for ice cream” and you’ll shriek at the profit potential in a mobile ice cream business.
Operating an ice cream truck business is one of the most popular food truck ideas. How to run the business is...
Apr
28
2022
Inflation is hurting small businesses’ ability to hire and retain workers. As such, businesses are forced to raise prices on consumers. Overall, inflationary pressures on businesses have worsened since January.
Small Business Owners Say Inflation Keeps Getting Worse, As Energy...
Apr
28
2022
We’re a society that loves cars, even if we hate the things that come with them: buying gas, paying for insurance, and finding a somewhere to park.
But while gas prices and insurance rates might be out of your control,...
Apr
27
2022
The owner of a pawn shop in New Jersey has settled allegations relating to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.
Pawn Shop Owner Settles PPP Loan Fraud Case
Daniel Markus, the owner of the pawn shop, has agreed to pay $50,000...
Apr
27
2022
As of April 24, 2022, 96% of 2020 PPP loans and 81% of the 2021 PPP loans have been fully or partially forgiven. That’s according to the latest SBA Forgiveness Platform Lender Submission report.
23% Still Haven’t Applied for PPP...
Apr
27
2022
Small businesses need to offer a retirement savings plan for employees in order to stay competitive in today’s tight labor market. The federal government estimates that only a little more than half (53%) of businesses with less than 100 employees...
Apr
27
2022
Whether you are moving, storing your files, or shipping products to customers, your small business needs boxes. Increasingly, in this eCommerce era, cardboard boxes for shipping have become a popular choice because they are convenient, affordable, and durable. The...