Sage Study Paints Portrait of the Millennial Entrepreneur
What does the newest generation of entrepreneurs really look like? A new survey from Sage attempts to give us a look.
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Texas, Utah Rank High as Small Business Friendly States, Survey Says
What cities in the U.S. are friendliest to small businesses? If you're looking to move to these top locations, you'll probably need a new pair of boots.
Top Cities for Entrepreneurs (infographic)
We wrap up our series on entrepreneurial cities across the U.S. with this full look at our data in shareable infographic form.
Survey Identifies Five Big Obstacles to Online Success
Alignable and GoDaddy have teamed up to determine what are the biggest things getting in the way of small businesses and enjoying success from their online operations.
10 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs are out there developing the technology and products that will surely lead us into the future. But where in the U.S. are they enjoying the best business climate. This study shows the top locations may not be where you think initially.
Most SMBs Exploring Cloud Communications, Cisco Survey Finds
New research from Cisco shows that most small businesses are interested in exploring the idea of a cloud-based communication system.
30 Top Cities for Small Business Entrepreneurs
Small businesses are opening all over the U.S., and at a rate faster than they're closing. So, what cities in the U.S. are serving as friendliest hosts to small business?
30 Top Cities for Minority Entrepreneurs
What cities across this country are best suited for minority small business owners?
Nearly Half of All Small Businesses Will Have A Mobile App by 2017
According to a new survey, nearly half of small businesses will have a mobile app by 2017. If you don't have one, here are options to help you decide.
Retail Sales to Grow 3.1 Percent, National Retail Federation Reports
New data from the National Retail Federation shows that retail sales will grow about 3.1 percent this year. The number is slower than in previous years but NRF says there are signs for an improving economy.
Women Owned Business Sees 12 Percent Rise in Revenue, Says Biz2Credit
New data from Biz2Credit shows that the environment for women-owned businesses is improving but there are plenty of challenges ahead for female entrepreneurs.
Small Businesses Expect 26 Percent Revenue Growth, Yelp Poll Says
The new annual Yelp Small Business Pulse survey shows that 85 percent of small businesses are optimistic about the upcoming year.
