Grants for Long Beach businesses impacted by crime Small businesses in Long Beach impacted by property crimes and vandalism can now apply for grant funds for support thanks to the Visual Improvement Grant Program. LONG BEACH, Calif. – Small businesses in Long Beach impacted by property crimes and vandalism can now apply for grant funds…
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Potential changes to independent contractor rules may impact many illinois businesses
Many small businesses rely on independent contractors, freelancers and other gig-workers to perform needed tasks. The advantages are significant: by using an independent contractor we can avoid paying payroll taxes and other costs of employment like workers’ compensation and have the flexibility of choosing when and where we use a person’s service. The popularity of…
Small Business – Salisbury Post
MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global blockchain leader NChain with the objective of laying down the framework for the establishment of a digital platform for the province in order to streamline current systems and procedures of government services. Signed…
Over $2 trillion in business assets are at stake as the majority of small business owners plan to exit their business over the next decade
Toronto, January 10, 2023 – Over $2 trillion in business assets could change hands within the next decade as over three-quarters (76%) of small business owners are planning to exit their business, according to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Retirement is the top reason business owners are cited for…
Small business owners losing optimism for growth amid inflation, political climate
Optimism among small businesses declined in December due to concerns about owner inflation and the economy falling into recession, the National Federation of Independent Business found in a survey released Tuesday. The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index fell in December to 89.8 – its lowest level since June. It marked the 12th straight month that…
Striving to be a Superhero Physical Education Teacher – PHE America
What would the perfect physical education teacher do? Have you ever asked yourself this question? Who do you picture when you think of the perfect teacher? Maybe like me, you picture someone made up of a combination of all the great teachers you’ve ever met, all wrapped up into one incredible superhero package? Years ago,…
Some things went back to normal, but too many small businesses ended the year without meaningful recovery or much optimism
Toronto, December 29, 2022 – Small businesses are wrapping up the year with a mixed outlook, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer®. Despite ongoing challenges, the state of business this December is virtually back to where it was three years ago: 38% of entrepreneurs now say their business is…
Small Enterprise Spotlight: 7Twenty Boardshop Retains Skater Custom Thriving
For the earlier 25 years, the nook spot at 135 South Broadway has been a protected haven for a lot of who roll with the skateboard neighborhood, starting with Thrifty Stick and evolving into 7Twenty Boardshop. And easily as Californians invented the skateboard throughout the ’50s for when the waves weren’t chopping it, Coloradans swap…