Opportunity Drives Nearly 28% of Millennial Women to Start a Business, Report Says
SCORE reveals many of the reasons women start a business and the challenges they face. Here are the latest women owned business statistics.
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Knowing Your State’s Education Level Gives Insight into your Customers and Talent Pool
If you live in Massachusetts, you are amongst the highest educated people in the USA. Here are the rest of the highest educated states.
33% of Americans Say Fear of Failure Holds Them Back from Starting a Business
Starting a business can bring out a lot of worry. Here's how different people in countries around the world rate in their fear of failure in business.
New Report Shares Facts Small Business Owners MUST Know about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
According to the latest carbon monoxide poisoning statistics, these are the least and most risky states for the condition.
92% of Small Business Owners Say Mentors Have Major Impact on Growth
Wonder about the importance of mentors in business? More than 9 in 10 of small business owners say mentors are a big key to their success.
60% of Customers Would Pay More for Made In America, Report Says (INFOGRAPHIC)
If you're worried about whether customers will support domestic products over imports, you can stop now. A recent study shows 60% of customers prefer them.
New Study Shows How Small In-Home Service Providers Can Improve Customer Satisfaction
JD Power analyzed the highs and lows of companies that offer in-home service. What can your home service business learn from the data?
Alexa.com Revamps Competitor Keyword Matrix to Analyze Your Competition
The newly revamped seo tools from Alexa help you find the gaps between your competitors' SEO efforts and your own. Here's what's new.
New Survey Sees Changes in Marketing Priorities – Including Reliance on Big Data and AI
With innovations arriving almost daily, marketing strategies are always a moving target. This survey reveals 2018 marketing priorities to help you focus.
One-third of Business Owners Say Entrepreneurship “Much Harder” Than Expected
Small business owners say starting their own company was harder than they originally thought. Some say it was much harder.
2 in 3 Employees Don’t Trust Your Process, Many Looking for New Jobs
Many SMB employees have little faith in the way employers get things done. The relationship between business processes and employee morale after the jump.
How to Make a Great First Impression in 30 Seconds or Less
Know how to make a good first impression is vital to running your small business. Here are some tips on how to make a great first impression right away.
