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Majority of Small Business Owners Say the Minimum Wage isn't a Living Wage
As the 2020 presidential election draws nearer, the subject of a "living wage" has again proven a hot topic — especially among Democratic primary candidates. Meanwhile, in recent years, a number of cities have passed their own initiatives to hike the minimum wage to $15 an hour or more. Throughout discussions of such moves, there's been a focus on small businesses that some argue would be hardest hit by increasing...
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2019 Small Business Saturday Spending Reaches New Record
After weeks of anticipation, this past weekend, the big day finally arrived: Small Business Saturday. What's more, early numbers suggest this year's event was a hit. According to the 2019 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey — released by American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business — Americans spent $19.6 billion at independent retailers on Saturday, November 30th. This marks a new record for Small Business Saturday, which celebrated its...
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Will Co-Working Continue if WeWork Doesn't?
If you've been following business news at all lately, you've surely heard about the troubles surrounding WeWork. The multinational co-working space company was on the verge of an initial public offering a mere weeks ago, until word of mismanaged funds got out, eventually leading not only to the cancelation of the IPO but also to the ouster of CEO Adam Neumann. In the wake of this shakeup, some small businesses and...
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American Express Offering Bonuses to Businesses to Boost Acceptance
For years American Express has lagged behind competitors Visa and Mastercard when it comes to acceptance. Part of the reason for this is that Amex had typically charged higher swipe fees — a result of the issuer focusing on a wealthier client base who would be more valuable to businesses. However in recent years Amex has tried to catch up, getting as many businesses as possible to start accepting their...
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Survey Shows Strong Support for U.S. Small Businesses
By this point (and especially with a federal election just a year away) everyone is familiar with the phrase "small businesses are the backbone of the economy." However, as the holiday shopping seasons grows nearer, it seems that most of the focus is often on national and multinational corporations. Nevertheless — just in time for National Entrepreneurship Month and Small Business Saturday —a new survey from SCORE finds that Americans...
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Amazon Reveals Small Business Academy Educational Initiative
It looks as though Amazon is once again showing its dedication to small business owners and attempting to aid in their success. Recently the online marketplace announced the launch of the Amazon Small Business Academy. This initiative will include webinars and in-person seminars focused on how entrepreneurs can leverage the Internet to grow their brand and sales. The first Amazon Small Business Academy session was held in Southaven, Mississippi last...
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