Independence Day is a big day for many different industries Well, it’s almost that time of year. In two days’ time, it’ll be the Fourth of July, where we celebrate our independence in the most American ways possible: by festooning ourselves in red, white and blue, launching fiery projectiles into the night and grilling lots
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Utah was named the best state in America for business. Everyone loves lists and rankings, and one of the most anticipated lists in the business world was released just recently. Thumbtack.com came out with their list of the most business-friendly states in the US based on how easy it is to hire employees, how easy
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Plumbers often see increased business due to summer storms. When seasons change, a whole host of other changes come about as well. Weekend leisure activities change, the kinds of popular food change, and the amount and style of clothing changes. One other major change is the weather. The summer brings increased heat and humidity, but
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Small business owners appear increasingly optimistic Encouraging news for anyone thinking of starting their own small business: a new poll shows that an overwhelming majority of small business owners wouldn’t change anything about their choice. A new Gallup poll found that 84% of small business owners have no regrets about making the decision to start
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Physical changes to your business location pays dividends Dr. Susan Dimick had an idea. Let her patients enjoy their time in her waiting room and not loathe waiting for her services. So she spent time and money fixing up her small practice, the Central Oklahoma Early Detection Clinic in Edmond, Oklahoma. As one journalist put
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Photo of Jason Cohen, Courtesy The Washington Post In 2013, National Small Business Week honored 50 state winners as exemplary small businesses. In Virginia, Jason Cohen’s ILM Corporation was acknowledged as a leader in the state. ILM Corporation “provides document management solutions in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland, including data capture, data entry, digital imaging, document
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We are fast approaching the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week. This year’s event spans the country in the largest ever celebration of the small business owner and their exceptional impact on our economy. Some of the more notable speakers at this year’s events are Janet Yellen, Chairwoman of the Federal Reserve, Papa John’s
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Capitalizing on a Craze The CrossFit industry can’t be contained. Business owners have been opening up new locations and leveraging small business loans for years to help their companies grow through smart investments and marketing. The $2 billion industry has expanded internationally and now the brand itself has become synonymous with success. That explosion sparked
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Many small business owners need cash quickly for inventory From time to time, great articles are out there that can help small businesses navigate some of the challenges we all face. Whether that means getting a small business loan or pursuing a merchant cash advance, getting tips from those that know can be helpful. The folks
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Small business loans are in high demand Small businesses loans aren’t what they used to be: “Even as their big competitors are awash in capital, many locally owned businesses are struggling to secure the financing they need to grow. Since 2000, bank lending to large businesses is up 36 percent, while small business loan volume
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