Women who own businesses find bank loans harder to get
Getting a bank loan is still a struggle for many women who own businesses.
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Redesign, move, declutter: Businesses fix workspace issues
The dominant trend in workspace design the past few years has been the open plan, with few or no offices, partitions and cubicles. Staffers often sit side-by-side at workstations or...
At risk? Equifax hack has small businesses uneasy about security
The Equifax breach is reminding small business owners that they may be vulnerable to cybercriminals.
Epidemic at work? Businesses forced to deal with drug abuse
"I think I have saved lives," says the owner of Cohen Architectural Woodworking in St. James, Mo. -- an area hit very hard by the nation's growing opioid epidemic. Opioids...
Businesses far from the devastation can feel storm’s impact
Texas and Florida are usually the biggest markets for ReelSonar's fishing devices and apps. But recreation isn't a priority right now 鈥� and may not be for a while 鈥�...
Past disasters show a long recovery for small businesses
For small businesses, the recovery from hurricanes and other natural disasters can take years -- if they can recover at all. Business owners in Houston have only just started assessing...
Focus for independent retailers: make shopping easy and fun
"We've reached out to the best independent shops and asked, can you offer the same service to our customers using your store and your expertise?" says Bryce Phillips, co-owner of...
SBA head sees businesses held back by lack of loans, workers
"Entrepreneurs are willing again to be bigger risk-takers than they have been over the past eight years," McMahon said. But, she said, there are also lingering effects of the Great...
What’s next? Who’s next? Businesses need succession plans
Succession planning should be a priority for small business owners, since a company's survival can depend on it. That can include choosing someone to take over a business when the...
Don’t DIY: Business owners delegate human resources tasks
Becky Robinson handled hiring, payroll and other HR needs when she started her marketing company, Weaving Influence, five years ago. But during periods when she focused on HR, the company's...