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In 2013, the number of American businesses without employees per thousand people rose by 0.4 percent to hit a record of 72.72 non-employers for every thousand residents, Census Bureau data reveal. In the same year, average sales at these businesses nudged down by 0.2 percent — about $80 (in 2011 do Read More

Many small businesses get their start as a sole proprietorship. After all, it’s the default business structure. If you’re a single business owner and never filed any official formation paperwork with the state, then you’re operating as a sole proprietorship.
There comes a time when a sole propriet Read More

Meet Moz Local Search Insights. The company says the new tool is designed to provide businesses with a comprehensive understanding of their local search presence.
In an email interview with Small Business Trends, Dudley Carr, VP of Engineering at Moz, said, “Moz Local Insights is unique in how it Read More

Just four months after being promoted to COO, Evernote’s Linda Kozlowski has reportedly handed in her resignation letter.
TechCrunch, citing unnamed sources, said: “We’ve confirmed through multiple sources that Linda Kozlowski, Evernote’s COO, has put in her notice and will be leaving the company Read More

How do you respond when serious issues arise that threaten to destroy your brand and business? In some instances these may be problems that arise through no fault of your own. But it’s even more important to respond when your business is clearly in the wrong. Read More

There is no reason that just because you don’t have a storefront or offer a tangible product you can’t get in on the holiday season offers. That’s why we asked entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question:
“What is the best way for a service business to take advantage Read More

No one goes into business with the intention of making a loss. However, as the statistics have shown, many would-be entrepreneurs have set out with what they believed to be a great idea, but were ultimately unsuccessful. Often, this is simply due to a lack of research and a failure to do the math. Read More

One of the hottest new trends in real estate is making an impact on the business world. Entrepreneurs around the country are turning to tiny houses, or small shed-like structures to house their offices or business headquarters.
Below are some of the companies currently offering these types of stru Read More

There’s no one right way to stand out in business. It takes creativity and innovation. The methods vary but the goal is the same — to distinguish yourself and beat out the competition.
Members of the online small business community have plenty of insights into what makes different businesses stand Read More

With over 70 sessions and an extensive Expo Hall containing more than 90 exhibitors, SleeterCon is one conference that offers broadly focused solutions for accountants and small business owners alike. This isn’t a conference that focuses on one idea or approach. Instead, SleeterCon offers a spectru Read More