Small businesses appear to be more optimist about their financial position, but they still aren’t ready to hire, according to a new report. Capital One’s Spark Small Business Barometer for the second quarter found that 45 percent of small businesses across the country are reporting that they believe their financial position will be better in […]
The number of employment discrimination cases has risen during 2013, but that trend may soon change. Recent Supreme Court rulings will make it more difficult for employees seeking damages against their employer to prevail. One ruling narrows the definition of what constitutes a supervisor in racial and sexual harassment cases, while the other adopts a […]
As a new business owner, you have no choice but to juggle everything yourself from collecting the cash to taking out the trash. It all falls on your shoulders, and sometimes it feels as though there aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all done. Summer interns can be a great way for […]
Show me the money! Many small business startups struggle to find the cash they need to start their small business venture. If you’re searching for start-up capital, pay attention. The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) have partnered with Fundable — a crowdfunding platform — to […]
For those of you who are already small business owners, you know starting and growing a small business means working harder and longer than you’ve ever worked before. With the hope that someday you’ll reap big rewards, you choose to make personal, professional and financial sacrifices. Small business owners typically find their days chaotic filled […]