There's no doubt that the year 2020 changed small businesses in a number of ways. Not only were many businesses impacted directly by temporary closures as well as physical accommodations in their stores but several also found themselves needing to invest in new technologies that would allow them to adjust...
As March 2021 begins, it's now been nearly a year since the first wave of COVID-19 infections hit the United States. Yet, on the eve of that anniversary, the distribution of approved vaccines is providing some much-needed hope. Now, the latest survey from Pittsburgh-based bank PNC shows that small business...
As small businesses, including numerous independent restaurants, continue to struggle several larger companies have stepped up to offer support in the form of grants, programs, and other endeavors. Now, popular food delivery app DoorDash is joining such efforts, announcing the launch of the Main Street Strong Accelerator. Created in partnership...
As small businesses across the nation continue to be impacted by the pandemic, many are looking for any extra capital they can get. With that in mind, FedEx has just announced the launch of its ninth annual Small Business Grant Contest. The promotion will award a dozen small businesses a...
Does your small business currently have a website? If not, you're actually not alone. According to a new survey of 500 small business owners conducted by Top Design Firms, 28% of small businesses do not have a website of their own. However, 44% of those respondents without business sites state...
Continuing its efforts to support small businesses, American Express is now turning its attention specifically to independent restaurants. This week, the card company alongside Resy — a restaurant reservation platform acquired by Amex in 2019 — announced the "Order In, Help Out" campaign, encouraging consumers to help their local eateries....
Hard as it may be to believe, the first month of 2021 is now coming to an end — and what an eventful month it was. Not only did the United States swear-in a new commander in chief but a number of Americans also received the highly-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. It...
These days, a major part of being a small business owner is determining which technologies and mediums to invest in and which to skip. For example, many businesses now see the value in social media and the barrier to entry for these platforms is fairly low. Similarly, having your own...