July 23, 2013
Retirement a Growing Priority for Small Business Owners
401(k) Plans, Matching Programs and Confidence Up Sharply Compared to 2008, According to National Survey by ShareBuilder 401k
July 23, 2013
Indiana ends grant program for tech start-ups
For years, the state of Indiana has given out matching grants to companies that won research awards from the federal Small Business Innovation Research program.
July 23, 2013
Small-business lending picks up
When Roland Foss went looking for a loan to start his small business, he was optimistic even though he knew the odds were stacked against him.
July 23, 2013
New money management platform helps small businesses and employees manage finances
New online and mobile platform offers a comprehensive wage payments management solution that gives employees the visibility, information and access they need to better manage their finances
July 22, 2013
Survey says healthcare law will make hiring less likely at small businesses
The Affordable Care Act, aka ObamaCare, is decreasing the likelihood that businesses will hire new employees, according to a new survey by Sageworks, a financial information company.
July 22, 2013
Sage Summit 2013: New Mobile Apps & Intelligence Tools for Small Businesses
At its annual Insights conference in Washington, D.C., Sage North America announced the launch of two new business intelligence (BI) tools, providing Sage ERP users with integrated solutions that are intuitive and simple to use.
July 16, 2013
FEMA, SBA extend deadline for Oklahomans to apply for disaster assistance
The deadline to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been extended to August 19 as the amount of FEMA dollars approved in Oklahoma disaster areas topped more than $12.2 million Monday.
July 14, 2013
State encourages unemployed to start businesses
Unemployed New Hampshire residents now have two options to maintain eligibility for unemployment benefits -- they can continue to look for work, or they can try to start their own business.
July 14, 2013
Goldman Sachs offers $4.4 million to help small businesses
Goldman Sachs has awarded a $4.4 million loan to Virginia Community Capital, a nonprofit organization dedicated to community development, in an effort to spur small-business growth.
July 12, 2013
Increase in small business lending as rates expected to rise
Loan Volume Increases As Small Businesses Adapt To Rising Rate Environment
July 11, 2013
Low job growth in California weakens consumer confidence
Job growth in California has mostly struggled to catch up to the rest of the nation, and that continues to be reflected by a recent study of consumer confidence in the state.
July 9, 2013
How Entrepreneurs Should Use Their Accountants
Being entrepreneurial doesn’t end at starting a business; it means constantly striving to perfect your business model and quickly and continually adapting to change.