Crowdfunding combines crowdsourcing and microfinancing. It does that by allowing individuals to invest small amounts in businesses that interest them. Sometimes, funders may outright donate money to your business. In others, they expect something in return, like equity, loan repayment,... Continue
The current crisis is affecting people differently. Many of us are working to manage our mental health as we practice social distancing and deal with the uncertainty we face. Many small businesses had to permanently close their doors, while others who are still fighting hard to stay open... Continue
We know that this last year has been incredibly intense for you as a business owner. Thank you for staying committed, being so resilient, and fighting so hard to keep your business going in the midst of such extreme circumstances. Thank you for all that you are doing for your team,... Continue
Like most small business owners, you're used to handling all business activities yourself. This includes all HR tasks. In fact, 54% of small businesses handle HR in house. But owners usually give HR work to staff with little practice managing employees. According to one survey, 81% of... Continue
As Covid-19 related restrictions are slowly eased across the country, many businesses face a new future of providing a healthy and safe workspace for both their employees and customers. Although the Centers for Disease Control and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have... Continue
Small businesses offer more than unique products and quality service. They employ 47.1% of U.S. workers. They're also an essential part of the economy, with 99.9% of U.S. companies being small... Continue
