Category: Small Business News
Small Business News
Facebook Introduces New Tools Aimed at Small Businesses
by Fioney Staff
Just in time for Small Business Week, Facebook has just unveiled some new tools that come with an emphasis on small business users. As Inc reports, these include tools for creating automated ads, editing videos, and allowing customers to book appointments. Starting with the advertising part of their announcement, Facebook will now make it even easier for small businesses to promote their businesses on the platform. Automated Ads will first... Small Business News
Is Google My Business Considering Premium Paid Subscription Plans?
by Fioney Staff
It looks as though some big changes could be coming to Google My Business. If you're not familiar, the service allows business owners to "claim" their listings on the search engine, helping to ensure that hours of operation, location, and more are correct. Google has traditionally made this offering free as having the more accurate information made Google's listings more valuable to searchers. However a recent survey sent to some... Small Business News
WalletHub Ranks the Best Small Cities to Start a Small Business
by Fioney Staff
We've all seen various annual lists looking at the top cities to start a small business (we've definitely discussed them here as well). However these studies often look at major markets and metro areas — so what about some of America's hidden gems? That's why the personal finance site WalletHub has just released a new report highlighting the top small cities to start a business in 2019. To create their... Small Business News
More Small Business Owners Turning to Online Lenders
by Fioney Staff
When businesses are in need of a loan, where do they turn? Previously many may have said their local bank or another major institution. Although that's still often the case, the number of entrepreneurs looking to online lenders for funding continues to grow. A new study by Federal Reserve Banks found that the percentage of small business owners applying to online lenders is on the rise. Of those surveyed, 32%... Small Business News
Bank of America Makes Changes to Small Business Rewards Card
by Fioney Staff
For many entrepreneurs, using small business rewards credit cards can not only help them separate business expenses from personal but can also allow them to earn cash back. Because of this there are now several card companies courting business owners in different ways. This week Bank of America announced a revamped cash back structure for its Business Advantage Cash Rewards Mastercard. However, as NerdWallet notes, these changes come with a... Small Business News
Jovita Carranza Expected to Replace Linda McMahon at SBA
by Fioney Staff
Changes are afoot at the Small Business Administration (SBA). Following news that SBA Administrator Linda McMahon intended to step down from her post, President Trump has announced that he intends to nominate Jovita Carranza to take on the position. Not surprisingly, said announcement came in the form of the tweet, with @RealDonaldTrump writing, "I am pleased to announce that Jovita Carranza will be nominated as the new @SBAgov Administrator. She... Small Business News
Majority of Small Business Owners Have Skipped Paying Themselves
by Fioney Staff
One of the most challenging aspects of running a small business is managing cash flow and ensuring that you have enough working capital to operate. Not only can this be stressful but can also occupy a lot of time that entrepreneurs could be using to further other goals. Moreover a new report shows that many entrepreneurs will go to great lengths to assist their cash flow. A recent study by...