Small Business News

Experts Debate Whether J.C. Penney, Sears Will Survive

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 17, 2013 - 3 Comments

We are on the brink of a major change in many industries. In retail specifically, experts are debating whether some big brands will survive. For those small business owners and entrepreneurs who have set their sights on this market or serve customers within it, the outcome will be critical. Other … Read More

Privately Held Manufacturing Firms See Greatest Growth

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 16, 2013 - 1 Comment

Business trends are always in flux. Watching for movement in various market segments that effect your particular business is part of the game, as is watching for trends in the tools and technologies we use every day. There are also the changes you need to make in your own business. Here's what all … Read More

Flu Endangers U.S. Economy, Businesses

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 15, 2013 - 2 Comments

There are so many things that can take down your business from an operational standpoint. From workplace illness to employment and management issues, the dangers are many. Today's roundup looks at the threats and at some of the possible solutions too. If we've missed out on any of the big ones, … Read More

Apple Develops Cheaper iPhone for Late 2013

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 14, 2013 - Leave a Comment

Innovation is a constant consideration for small business owners and entrepreneurs, not only because of the changes they need to make in their products or services in order to compete, but also because the tools for marketing and operating their businesses are ever-changing. In this roundup, we … Read More

Study Says Youngest Companies Are Top Job Creators

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 11, 2013 - 4 Comments

Small business advocates and government leaders have long argued that small businesses are key to economic recovery. It's a dramatic change in lip service, if not necessarily in actual policy, from past emphasis on larger businesses and the "too big to fail" rhetoric used to justify bailouts … Read More

Grey’s Anatomy Star Buys Starbucks Rival

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 10, 2013 - 2 Comments

Entrepreneurs and small business owners know instinctively that a smaller, scrappy competitor can thrive even in the shadow of a larger more entrenched market leader. The key is a loyal following of customers passionate about your products, services, or brand, and a strategy that takes advantage of … Read More

Study Finds Telecommuting a Good Idea…for Some

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 8, 2013 - 7 Comments

No solution works for every business, so remember to look past all the hoopla of any new trend to see whether it really fits your needs. The excitement over telecommuting is a great example of this. Certainly, the benefits of this trend have been publicized often enough. More productivity, greater … Read More

Dish Network Named Worst Company to Work for in U.S.

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 7, 2013 - Leave a Comment

What your employees think about you and your company is important. If you don't think so, just read the story that follows. Your employees serve as brand emissaries, communicating the values of your company to your customers, and that message can affect the way your brand is perceived. If customers … Read More

Outsourcing Businesses Force Changes on Chinese Factories

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 4, 2013 - 2 Comments

In December, we reported that Apple had decided to manufacture some products in the U.S. However, the fact remains moving into the New Year, outsourcing will continue to be a driving force in business. This roundup looks at what outsourcing is doing to the business world and at the advantages your … Read More

Relief Act Changes Taxes for Small Businesses

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 3, 2013 - Leave a Comment

The U.S. American Taxpayer Relief Act approved by Congress January 1 contains provisions with important implications for businesses large and small. In this roundup, we examine some of the most important elements your company may need to consider. Business Tax Depending upon the type of business … Read More

U.S. House Passes Fiscal Cliff Deal

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 2, 2013 - Leave a Comment

It's a done deal! The U.S. House passed a bill Tuesday that avoids the looming "fiscal cliff" averting some problems for business owners and potentially creating others. Meanwhile, we'll look at some of the additional issues business leaders and entrepreneurs must consider heading into … Read More

U.S. Senate Strikes Deal to Avoid Fiscal Cliff

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 1, 2013 - 2 Comments

Happy 2013! With the arrival of the New Year comes news of a U.S. Senate vote to avert the looming "fiscal cliff". Both the cliff and the new stopgap measure have been a focus for many in the small business and entrepreneur community. We'll also take a brief look forward at some of the other … Read More