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When it comes to small business and larger corporations there’s often an “us versus them” mentality. However there are many giant companies that have made helping entrepreneurs a special focus. These seven companies could be considered "small business allies." Read More

May 1st-7th marks National Small Business Week — an annual celebration of the important role small businesses play in the American economy. It's also a great time to network with other entrepreneurs in your area and share ideas for how you can grow your business. Read More

Cyber attacks don't just affect major companies and government agencies. In fact 43% of cyber attacks last year were carried out against businesses with less than 250 employees. This week the House Small Business Committee held hearings about this rising threat and how businesses can protect themse Read More

If you're a small business owner and you have a website you've probably been told at one time or another that you needed to look into search engine optimization (SEO). Unfortunately hiring a professional to assess your site and make changes can be extremely costly. Instead here are some basic SEO t Read More

Over the past few months it seems that many entrepreneurs have lost faith in the 2016 candidates for president. Still many small business owners are holding out hope that our next president will address the issues most important to them including cutting taxes and investing in infrastructure. Read More

Yes, ABC's "Shark Tank" is another reality show, but it's one that actually has some important business lessons to teach. Here are three pieces of advice from the show that you can apply to running and growing your small business. Read More

After years of delays the gates to equity crowdfunding are finally opening. So what will these changes mean for startups looking to raise capital? Read More

Social media can be a powerful tool for any small business. However, when used poorly, it can be ineffective or even harmful to your brand. In this article we'll look at some basic dos and don'ts for promoting your small business on social platforms. Read More

The majority of small businesses will fail within their first five years. That’s a frightening fact not only for entrepreneurs but also for the economy as an approximate 60% of employment in the U.S. comes from small businesses. So where do owners go wrong? Read More