Latest Stories for December, 2010
The Top Franchise Trends for 2011
The business model of franchising has impacted our economy ever since the 1850s, when the first franchise business was created by the Singer Sewing Machine Company, and I’m very proud to be a part of this exciting industry.
As of this writing, there’s been a serious reversal to the statement…
Small Business News: Small Businesses Are Top Priority
Small businesses are top priority and enthusiasm runs high for their prospects in an economy still reeling from downturns. But what small businesses need to grow is another matter and, while we here at Small Business Trends feel strongly small business owners and entrepreneurs must take…
British Airways Announces 3 Finalists for Faces of Opportunity
New York (PRESS RELEASE – December 21, 2010) – British Airways announced that 250 small business owners are being awarded the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world to conduct vital business meetings. The initiative is part of the British Airways Face-to-Face program, which provides…
SBA Loans: Money to Franchisees
Franchisees can get guaranteed loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In fact, from 2000 to 2008, approximately 5 percent of SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, and more than 8 percent of the dollar value of those loans, went to franchised businesses.*
How did those loans perform?
The…
The Winners: Reader’s Choice 2010 Small Business Book Awards
We are delighted to officially announce the winners of the 2010 Small Business Book Awards, Reader’s Choice edition, here at Small Business Trends.
About the Awards
This year — our 3rd year — the Awards were more exciting than ever, with outstanding support from the small business…
SMBs Make Hopeful 2011 New Year Resolutions
While it may have been an unfriendly economic climate over the past few years, small business owners are hopeful heading into 2011. Sixty percent of small business owners polled said they expect their business to swell over the next 12 months, signaling not only good spirits, but a 6 percent…
Discover Survey Reveal Smart Phone Trends Among Small Business Owners
Riverwoods, Illinois (PRESS RELEASE – December 21, 2010) – A third of America’s small business owners are using smart phones these days, and most of them are putting the devices to work for business needs beyond e-mail and phone calls, according to a recent survey from Discover.
And…
Small Business News: SMBs Show Global Growth
Regardless of what poll you happen to read about how small business leaders, economists or anyone else feels about the economy, the plain fact is that there are signs of growth. Whether that growth is in your business or in your neighbors and whether it represents the kind of growth you would like…
U.S. Small Businesses’ Exports to Upgrade Security at Mexican Airports
Washington (PRESS RELEASE – December 20, 2010) – U.S. small businesses are selling $23 million of equipment to Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA) in Mexico to strengthen the security of Mexican airports, backed by enhanced financing from the Export-Import Bank of the United States…
4 Ways to Make or Save Money with a Smartphone
Laptops may be getting displaced by smartphones as the device of choice for mobile workers. Pop into any café or “third place” where you hang out and you’ll see tables full of mobile workers, sans laptops and leaning back with smartphone in hand. When Skype asked me if I wanted a…
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