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The 3 Coolest Small Businesses in Tampa
With interesting retail stores, dedicated non-profits and creative eateries, Tampa is home to a number of incredible local businesses that play an integral role in the community. Although we think all small businesses are cool, below are three that are really caught our eye. 1. Bill Jackson’s Inc. Located in Pinellas Park, Florida, Bill Jackson’s…
Small Businesses Are Looking to Hire for the Holidays, New Survey Shows
For most small business owners, the holiday rush (hopefully) means an increase in sales. That’s why it should come as no surprise that many small business owners are looking to hire new staff – either seasonal or permanent – in the lead up to the holiday season. According to findings from the SurePayroll Small Business…
The Pros and Cons of L.A.’s Coming Wage Hike
There’s a big argument going on in California regarding the pay offered by small businesses to their employees. Though many small businesses are struggling to pay their employees the $9-per-hour minimum wage (or slightly more,) Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti wants to increase that minimum wage to more than $13 per hour. The proposed increase…
The 5 Coolest Small Businesses in New York City
We think all small businesses are “cool”, but these five New York City-based small businesses are bringing it to a whole new level. 1. Aqua: a cycling studio where the stationary bikes are placed within pools so that the water provides resistance. 2. BarBacon: a bar where everything on the menu, to some degree, has…
6 Fall Productivity ‘Hacks’ for Small Businesses
With Halloween, and Thanksgiving right around the corner, its an easy time to get distracted. To keep you focused, we found these six different “productivity hacks” to help both you and your employees get more done during the holiday lead-up. 1. Inspire your workers to get a “full night’s rest” each evening – and get…
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Small Business Success Story: Hal Wilson, Cyber Imaging Solutions
Watch Hal Wilson, a 20-year small business veteran, and owner Cyber Imaging Solutions, a creator of websites for optical retail sales in Raleigh, NC talk about how he used an OnDeck loan to help accomodate his cash flow conversion cycles.
Dear Mr. President: Small Business Owners Have Something to Say
Small business owners are often referred to as community leaders – and it’s not just because their businesses serve as important pillars in their town or city. As one recent study from the National Small Business Association illustrates, entrepreneurs are an incredibly politically involved group. In fact, the stats seem to suggest that small business…
Are Millennials More Optimistic Business Owners?
Normally, you hear about “millennial” entrepreneurs creating startup tech companies like Facebook and Twitter. However, new data shows there are more “millennial” Main Street business owners than ever before, and younger small business owners may be even more optimistic – and more likely to hire – than their older counterparts. According to the Spark Business…
Why It’s Absolutely Okay to Start Planning for Retirement
With small business owners busier than ever before, planning for retirement can often get placed on the backburner. According to a recent article from the Wall Street Journal, many business owners think the eventual sale of their business can entirely fund their retirement. But, it can be especially difficult to place a future value on…
Confidence among Small Business Owners Continues to Climb
No one would deny that it’s been tough for small business owners in recent years. However, if one recent report is any indication, times are getting easier – or, at least, small business owners are becoming more confident about their ability to weather the storm. The National Federation of Independent Business recently reported that its…
Running a Small Business Is No Vacation, OnDeck Study Finds
Today, OnDeck released the findings of its summer Main Street Pulse Report, a quarterly study of small business trends. The report examined vacation habits of small business owners nationwide, revealing that most are increasingly time-strapped and unable to take vacation. Based on responses from over 200 small business owners, we found out the following: Approximately…
The Only Gadgets Your Small Business Needs
We’ve put together a brand-agnostic selection of tools that can make life easier at any office. Better yet, all the tools listed below can be obtained for a low price (or in some cases, for free.) A USB Hub Think about all the things you have plugged into USB drives across the office: phones, tablets,…
5 Habits of Outrageously Successful Small Business Owners
Successful small businesses succeed on their own terms. The true legends stake out their own place – they don’t follow a well-worn path. However, that doesn’t mean that successful businesses don’t share a number of common traits. 1. Have a well-defined business plan and vision No business succeeds by copying others. And, your business can’t…
What the SBA’s New Guidelines Mean For Your Small Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration has changed the guidelines it uses to determine what a “small business” actually is. The new criteria now now allow an estimated 8,500 additional businesses to be eligible for the “small business” title, which comes along with certain federal assistances. According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, the criteria…