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Perspectives, news, and practical information for small businesses
A business credit report is an essential tool for banks, lenders, suppliers and credit grantors in assessing the creditworthiness of small businesses. The information contained in a report provides crucial details needed to make informed credit decisions.
SCORE found that of the 28.8 million small businesses in the U.S., 19% are family-owned businesses (any business in which two or more family members operate the company and the majority control lies within the family).
Today, many small businesses get a website up and running in one of two main ways. They either hire a web developer to build them a custom website, or build their own website using one of the do-it-yourself platforms.
Janice Jucker and her husband Robert were preparing to fill bakery orders for their Houston-area client's Rosh Hashanah celebrations last August 25 when Hurricane Harvey hit.
The SBA provides vital resources to America’s entrepreneurs, who rely on the counseling and training services we provide to help start and grow small businesses.
A tax credit reduces your tax bill dollar for dollar, making it a valuable write-off if you can claim it. There are a number of tax credits that may reward you for taking certain action to help your employees or your business operations.