Small Business
Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner: Which One Are You?
Source: Business News Daily | Repost QBScott 5/20/2021 – A new study finds that the difference between being an entrepreneur and a business owner lies in your company’s legal status. According to a study in the Quarterly Journal of Economics, a business’s legal status is what separates entrepreneurs from other business owners. Entrepreneurs tend to…
Read MoreEntrepreneurs Without This Trait Have a Much Lower Chance of Success
Source: Entrepreneur | Repost QBScott 5/5/2021 – What do you need to build a business from the ground up? Some argue it’s simply a matter of hard work – the perfect blend of discipline and tenacity. Others think strategy is the key ingredient, while some say entrepreneurship is all about who you know. Unfortunately, there’s…
Read MoreWhat Small Businesses Need to Know About 2021 Covid-19 Relief Packages
Source: Bloomberg Tax | Repost QBScott 3/24/2021 – Congress enacted a number of relief programs to help businesses and their employees financially survive the pandemic. Along with the programs has come a great deal of guidance, some of which has been more confusing than helpful. Giuseppe Salamone of VaroTeam outlines what’s available and how to…
Read More5 Changes For Business Leaders To Consider Going Forward
Source: Entrepreneur | Repost QBScott – 3/11/2021 – As business leaders, we have entered into an entirely new reality: The ongoing pandemic has forced many to reevaluate how we currently operate traditionally entrenched industries and working models. Many companies are still reacting to this “new abnormal” and have not taken the time to evaluate the…
Read MoreDoes Every Small Business Need An Accountant, Or Can You Sometimes Wing It?
Source: Fundera | Repost QBScott 1/28/2021 – Maybe you’ve just started your business, and you’re wondering if you need to hire an accountant. Or perhaps you’re still in the planning stages of a new venture, and you’re deciding whether or not you need someone dedicated specifically to your business’ accounting, before going all in. If…
Read MoreData Surveillance During Remote Work Leaves Businesses Vulnerable
Source: Small Business Trends | Repost QBScott 12/3/2020 – Remote work has enabled businesses to weather the storm of the pandemic and adapt to new work environments while keeping business going. Yet, with employees now working remotely, the line between personal and professional data has been blurred and that comes with significant risk. While companies…
Read More82% of Entrepreneurs Feel Better Prepared to Handle a Crisis
Source: Small Business Trends Despite the economic downturn and the huge disruption to industries, small businesses are expressing optimism about recovery. Not only do they feel optimistic about the future but 82% of entrepreneurs now feel better prepared to handle a crisis. This was the finding of a new survey from American Express, which confirms…
Read MoreReport Gives Before and After View of How the Crisis Changed Small Business Priorities
Source: Entrepreneur | Repost QBScott 10/15/2020 – The push to move from paper to digital business processes has accelerated over the last several years due in part to customer expectations. Companies also began to better understand the urgent need to lower costs and improve customer experiences. Yet many companies have also hesitated, unsure about how…
Read MoreHow Are Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs Faring Today In COVID-19 Downturn
Source: Forbes | Repost QBScott 8/28/2020 – Things could be better. They could also be worse—and there is the potential for things to get worse. That is, I think, the conclusion to be drawn from a review of several surveys and analyses of the current state of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the United States.…
Read More4 Things To Do To Stabilize Your Small Business Right Now
Source: Entrepreneur | Repost QBScott 7/30/2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic has completely upended our normal way of doing business. Stay in place orders have caused stores to shut their doors in many states. Other companies find themselves unable to fulfill shipments due to supply chain disruptions. Even for companies that are remaining open, business is…
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