The UK’s economy may have experienced a double-dip recession in recent years but it doesn’t mean retailing has stopped progressing. Smart retailers are continuously seizing opportunities that the modern digital age is offering them, which has led to the birth of personalised retailing – me-tailing. An article by The Guardian gives the most precise definition…
I know what you’re probably thinking: “Wow! This Chad guy just blew my mind! Teens you say? I never in a million years would have imagined… Thank you kind sir, but I don’t sell clothing and I’m not interested in the music, video game, or cellphone industry…” Of course the concept of marketing to teens…
Many small businesses are seeing a new trend. Usually, the summers tend to be slower for many businesses because people are either just not spending the money or they are on vacation. This year, small business owners are cancelling their own vacations because the orders are rolling in. While the small business index is not…
One of the biggest issues in starting a small business is hiring. Due to various factors you need to consider, hiring talented small business employees is always a challenge. But there’s a way to access some of the best talents for your small business: Establish your business in a city attractive to job seekers. CardHub…
There is always a controversy whether a college degree matters in running a small business. However, as the rising cost of college degree is constantly rising to overwhelming figures, this big question begs for an answer: Is a college degree still matter? According to a small business survey conducted by Manta, one of the leading…
The economy is recovering. However, things are still very much challenging for small business owners. Among them, access to capital remains on the top of the list. According to the most recent study released by OnDeck, the tech-powered Main Street lender, small business owners’ access to capital is limited at best. As capital is needed…
Obamacare pushes millions of U.S. small businesses to scramble for ways to comply with the law – and keep expenses manageable. One of routes they take is to lean more heavily on part-timers and temps. But is it good for the U.S. economy? What options do you have as an employer? The rise of part-time…
Has the recession finally over? Um, not yet, I suppose. However, things are looking better in the eyes of small business owners, survey finds. According to the most recent report released by the National Small Business Association (NSBA,) the overall economic outlook among U.S.’ small business owners is improving. The 2013 Mid-Year Economic Report, conducted…
Some small business survey results show that there is a way out for small businesses to survive, even thrive in today’s difficult economy. The results are all funnel down to one critical success factor: Technology adoption. Indeed, in order to be more effective with their already-tight budget consumption, small businesses need to find a way…
Did you know who the biggest spender for business travel is? Well, to my surprise, the answer is small business owners. Indeed, small businesses spend more on travel than big businesses. How come? According to a report released by Concur (in PDF,) offering integrated solutions for travel and expense management, small businesses spend 24 percent…
