Featured Key Findings: With signs of new business growth in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, the Steel Belt is showing signs of resurgence. High population states like California, Florida, Arizona, and Colorado are struggling to make room for new business owners. Oregon has increased to the 5th most…
Not sure when to pursue your dreams of business ownership? Here are 4 reasons to do so before the end of the year.
If there was ever any doubt that people are generally resistant to change, just take a look at your office’s communication technology. Despite how work habits have evolved, and emerging new business trends, a lot of offices still rely on the trusty old landline to communicate and collaborate.…
While accessing financial information, it’s essential to practice and implement cybersecurity measures, especially while owning a small business. Using financial apps, distributing invoices, and paying bills could leave you vulnerable to cybercriminals who might be looking for financial gain…
When you’re trying to learn how to finance your small business or franchise, it can be hard to find information that’s accurate and easy-to-understand. But it shouldn’t be so hard to get the info and education you need. We’ve answered some of the small business financing questions we often…
This series will discuss the steps for formally closing a business and what to know about reinstatement in future installments of this series. Part one will cover basics of dissolving a business. What does it mean to dissolve a business? What are articles of dissolution? What’s the difference…
2019’s Top 5 Frozen Yogurt Franchise Brands Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Yogurtland Red Mango TCBY Sweet Frog The frozen yogurt sector overall is expected to grow revenues modestly through 2019, at a forecast 1.6 percent, according to IBISWorld. A look at the financial results for the top five…
While you might encounter challenges during your journey to start a small business or franchise, those challenges can be overcome as long as you try – and don’t give up. Amazon mega-mogul and entrepreneur Jeff Bezos once said, “I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the…
Boomers are trending again, thanks to many retirees aged 65 and older choosing to stay in their homes and age in place instead of moving to retirement homes. Why does it matter? Because there are 52.5 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S. today, making boomers just barely the second largest…
