It’s hard to believe 2021 is almost over—but here we are. And if you’ve been thinking about starting a small business for a while, then the upcoming year could be the perfect time. But I totally get that it can be hard to know where to start, so let’s walk through five important tips that…
More Small Businesses Felt ‘Significantly Impacted’ by COVID-19 Restrictions This Year
Many small businesses in Australia and New Zealand felt that this year had been more disruptive than the last, according to a new report. Financial advisor Findex surveyed over 500 businesses and found that one-third had been “significantly impacted” by COVID-19 restrictions this year, up from one-quarter in 2020. Business confidence for the year ahead…
Australians Urged to ‘Spend Big’ at Small Businesses During Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Australian shoppers are being kindly urged to “spend big” at small businesses this weekend as Black Friday kicks off. Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, said Australians had the opportunity to support small businesses after a challenging period. “When you spend at a local small or family business, it’s the gift…
LA County Offers Rent Relief Grants of Up to $40,000 to Small Businesses
November 15, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County announced Nov. 15 rent relief grants of up to $40,000 for small-business tenants in unincorporated areas who have fallen behind on their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Supervisor Holly Mitchell hosted a virtual news conference Monday to announce the program, which is funded with federal coronavirus aid dollars. “The Small…
Small Businesses in CA Hit Hard by National Supply Chain Disruption
November 10, 2021
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As the supply chain disruption continues, about half of all small businesses in the U.S. have been significantly impacted, according to the latest survey released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The NFIB Research Center found small businesses in the nation are facing two major challenges—labor shortages and supply chain disruptions—which might continue…
Small-Business Optimism Drops as Hiring Woes and Inventory Shortages Sap Sentiment
Optimism among small-business owners edged down in October as firms faced inventory shortages and hiring difficulties forcing them to raise compensation at a historically high rate, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The NFIB’s small-business optimism index fell by 0.9 of a percentage point to 98.2 in October, according to the group’s Nov.9 Small…
Top 10 Hiring Platforms for Small Businesses
By Entrepreneur Deals Finding and hiring the people that your business depends on is no trivial task. Whether you’re hiring for a standard role, a specialist, or a contract position, quickly closing on a top-tier candidate is essential. Small businesses with limited resources need to find efficiencies wherever possible. When it comes to bringing on…
Small-Business Optimism Dips as Inflation and Hiring Woes Hurt Sentiment
Overall optimism among small-business owners edged down in September while the level of confidence in the six-months-ahead outlook for business conditions fell to a nine-year low as inflation and hiring difficulties took a bite out of sentiment, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The NFIB’s so-called optimism index fell by one percentage point…
Keep Things Friendly, but Reach an Understanding
Dear Dave, My husband and I own a small business. We have a large account providing wholesale items to a client. Our original agreement was to work on 30-day payment periods, but he is three months behind on the bill. We live in a small town, and the businesses here stick together and help each…
Small-Business Optimism About Future Conditions Falls to 8-Year Low, Hiring Difficulties Hit 48-Year High
Overall optimism among small-business owners ticked up slightly in August, although the level of confidence in the six-months-ahead outlook for business conditions fell to an eight-year low while hiring difficulties hit a 48-year high, a new report shows. The so-called optimism index edged up by 0.4 percentage points to 100.1 in August from July, according…
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