I took a group of people to Greece this past September for a keto trip of a lifetime! I always make friends for life with people who come on my adventures around the world and 2 of my new friends are Vito and Aubrey! Vito and Aubrey are from Toronto Canada and they own a…
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Join the New NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Community of Interest
NIST’s Small Business Cybersecurity Community of Interest (COI) will converge companies, trade associations, and others who can share business insights, expertise, challenges, and perspectives to guide our work and assist NIST to better meet the cybersecurity needs of small businesses. NIST conducts research and develops resources intended to meet the cybersecurity challenges faced by smaller…
Almost Half of Small Businesses Struggle to Fill Open Jobs
Amid the tightest labor market in decades, small businesses across the US are grappling with worker shortages and struggling to fill open positions. Close to half or 47% of small businesses have job openings they can’t fill, according to the latest monthly jobs report by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). More than half…
How FSU plans to use a $4.9M grant to help students, local small businesses
Nearly $5 million will be poured into students, local businesses and the Sandhills region over the next two years, Fayetteville State University leaders announced Friday. The $4.9 million is a grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The grant is “designed to increase access to broadband technologies to underrepresented communities,” Fayetteville State University Chancellor…
Small Business Digital Alliance Marks One-Year Anniversary
Washington DC, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA)a co-sponsorship between the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and Business Forward, Inc., celebrates its one-year anniversary. The SBDA provides a comprehensive suite of free digital resources, virtual trainings, and expanded opportunities to help small businesses grow their online presence, reach…
This small business has broken TikTok with its hilarious marketing
Social media can be difficult to break into these days, especially for small businesses. There’s so much competition for viewers’ ever-reduced attention spans, that it can be hard to get any organic reach at all, let alone make a memorable impact. But Clancy’s Auto Body, a car body shop in Fort Lauderdale, has found a…
A large number of small businesses remain pessimistic and in a precarious financial position in February
Toronto, February 23, 2023 — Small business confidence remained steady in February, with a half point increase to 51.7 on the long-term optimism index, but still at its historical lowest outside of recessions, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer®. “While confidence levels have improved slightly, they’re still below pre-pandemic…
Sick of Winter? Try Saunas
Winter can be long and dark. Sometimes you need something to help lift your mood during long dark days. Many of you know I am in love with my new sauna blanket and it helps get through winter in many ways! 1. It is great for your skin! I always notice my skin gets so…