The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a final rule banning noncompete clauses nationwide, aiming to promote competition, protect workers’ freedom, and foster innovation. This decision is expected to generate more than 8,500 new businesses each year, raise worker wages,...
Everything that Taylor Swift touches seemingly turns to gold – especially if it’s a product from a small business.Cassey Ho, founder of activewear brand Popflex, recently learned this lesson when Swift was seen wearing the brand’s purple pirouette skort in...
One of the biggest pain points for small business owners (particularly in the first few years) is cashflow. The concept seems pretty simple, all you need is more money flowing into your business than flowing out of it. But unfortunately,...
Joshua Britton is a biotech entrepreneur with a successful company that’s innovating in the competitive field of cosmetics. But a few years ago, he was a student driving for Uber on the side. Luckily for Britton, according to a report...
Shopify Capital is changing how entrepreneurs access funding, providing a much-needed capital injection into the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Traditional banking systems have long been a significant obstacle for entrepreneurs, with lengthy and complicated application processes leading to high rejection rates. This disparity...
Strategic Marketing West 2024 will gather marketing chiefs from top brands to discuss leveraging data and AI for personalized experiences. The Los Angeles event (May 8-9) will tackle customer connection in a culture-driven market. Free access to virtual sessions will...
Social media is a must for most small businesses today. But each strategy may look a bit different. Luckily, members of the online small business community have tips tailored to nearly every type of business. Find the insights that best...
With so many grant programs available to small businesses today, it can be difficult to sort out the most relevant information. The list below includes grants that many small businesses may qualify for, along with a few informational sessions designed...
Like many business owners, Scott Volner struggled during the pandemic. Volner, who runs a fertilizer business in a small town in Missouri, was ultimately able to keep his company afloat. However, his business then faced an even greater challenge –...
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Sheetz, the US chain of convenience stores. The federal agency alleges that the chain violated federal law by denying employment to a number of applicants because of their...
