Rob Starr

Rob Starr is a Staff Writer for Small Business Trends. He is a graduate of Ryerson University in Toronto. He graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Journalism degree. His print credentials include employment with various Toronto area newspapers and three works of fiction--The Apple Lady (2004), Creekwater (2006) and Sophistry By Degrees (2008) published by Stonegarden Press In California. His online work includes thousands of web pages, blogs and articles and he’s edited several works of fiction for writers including Gareth Powell in the UK. He also works as a content strategist/manager in New York City and a freelance journalist with Small Business Trends.

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SBA Ignite Seeks to Connect Small Business Owners with SBA Loans

Navigating through the SBA’s loan requirements can be confusing. Now there’s help. SBA Ignite is a new initiative.

Feb 11, 2021

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What Workplace Changes Can Employers Expect Under the Biden Administration?

Changes are coming for small businesses under President Joe Biden’s administration. And there’s some things you need to be aware of.

Feb 8, 2021

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New Data Shows What’s Working for Local Small Businesses on Google

New data shows what's working for local small businesses on Google search results.

Jan 28, 2021

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Business Leaders Say Hybrid Model Is Here To Stay

The pandemic, social unrests have battered the small business landscape in 2020. And business leaders say “Hybrid” model is here to stay.

Jan 22, 2021

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Yelp Introducing Features for Businesses to Disclose COVID Safety Measures

Yelp is adding to its COVID-19 Section so business owners can let customers know what they're doing to help stop the spread of the virus.

Jan 12, 2021

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QoQer is Helping Manufacturing Startups Get Off the Ground

Working out a concept for a manufactured product but not sure how to build it? QoQer is helping manufacturing startups get off the ground.

Jan 5, 2021

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Now is the Time for Local Small Business to Consider Offering Gift Cards

Gift cards no longer mean a physical card. As a small business, you can start offering easy to use digital gift cards people can use anytime.

Dec 27, 2020

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How One Pet Business Boomed During the Pandemic

Sound business practices, effective marketing and a little bit of good fortune led to the rise of a once small business pet brand.

Dec 24, 2020

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IRS Updates Standard Mileage Rates for 2021

The IRS just updated the standard mileage rates for 2021. The big change from last year to this year is a drop of 1.5 cents in the per mile rate.

Dec 22, 2020

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Nextiva Says the Latest NextOS is Most Significant Product Launch To Date

Why is Nextiva saying the updates to its NextOS platform are the most important to date?

Dec 9, 2020

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Business Hashtags App Makes it Easy to Post Content

Confused about which hashtags to use on your company's social media messages? The Business Hashtags app hopes to solve that problem for you.

Dec 5, 2020

Freelancers

Should Freelancers Establish Themselves as an LLC?

Should freelancers structure themselves as an LLC? We asked an expert to find out.

Dec 2, 2020

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