(Sacramento, CA) – Small nonfarm businesses in the following counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues […]
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Awards recognize companies and charities that are committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers, and communities. We look for businesses and nonprofits that others […]
As a business owner, you want to maximize your business’s digital presence in every way you can. Your Better Business Bureau (BBB) Business Profile is where potential clients see your BBB letter grade, BBB Accreditation status, customer […]
Is your small business safe from cyberattacks? In 2021, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint enter received 847,376 complaints regarding cyberattacks and malicious cyberactivity with nearly $7 billion in losses, the majority of which targeted small […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the hot new thing. It’s revolutionizing medical research, challenging the art world, and even helping small business owners streamline and automate tasks. But as with anything new and popular, scammers are quick to take […]
The business world is vast, and it can take a lot of work for small business owners to keep up with all the terminology. Therefore, creating a glossary containing some of the essential terms is […]
Written by Travis Stephens, President and CEO of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce No spoiler alert here: small businesses play a vital role in creating vibrant, thriving local communities and provide significant benefits in […]
As a small business owner, avoiding the occasional unpaid invoice is nearly impossible. But you don’t need to accept this as a cost of doing business. There are plenty of ways to take action so […]
Scams can impact every business, regardless of location, size, or industry. But they are especially a problem for small businesses. Local businesses and startups often don’t have the cybersecurity support or established accounting processes of larger […]
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Business Consultant, Missouri Small Business Development Center at Missouri Southern State University “Plan your work and work your plan.” – Napoleon Hill In August 2021, I wrote an article called “Data for […]
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