The United States is witnessing a dramatic surge in productivity, primarily due to the expansion of small businesses rather than advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) within technology, healthcare, and service-based industries.…
Amegy Bank has joined with Live Nation @ Dos Equis Pavilion to launch the Spotlight on Small Business campaign. The goal of this promotion is to recognize small businesses across the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area that are…
Small and medium-sized businesses, especially those that deal with large household goods, often face a critical decision point in their growth journey: when is the right time to scale up operations? It’s hard work scaling a business,…
Small business owners panic while the clock ticks for TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to divest its U.S. ownership stake. What does their future look like?
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Spark line of business credit cards from Capital One is built for small-business owners craving rewards for everyday, non-bonus spending. And…
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is guiding small businesses toward significant improvements in customer interactions and operational efficiency. By predicting customer behavior, providing personalized suggestions, and improving…
Outsourcing requires a delicate balance on the part of the small business owner. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing of outsourcing.
One hundred (100) physically challenged Small Business owners in Akwa Ibom State have been empowered by the Renewed Hope Initiative, Programme of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The empowerment was extended at the…
Pouring liquids from one container to another can be a tricky business - usually resulting in a big mess to clean up. But one woman has shared her clever solution that means you won't spill a drop
By Kehinde Ogundare Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the lifeblood of the Nigerian economy. According to figures released last year by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), SMBs account for around 48% of Nigeria’s GDP.…
When starting a small business, it can be difficult to know where to begin. While different business owners may have started from different steps, they all agree on the importance of registering their business name. This step is crucial…
A new study of entrepreneurial small businesses created to address poverty in rural Africa found that the introduction of the entrepreneurial model led to unexpected social shifts that made the small business operators a source of friction…
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) saw global multinational customers increase their business travel during the first quarter. The growth in travel by these companies outpaced that of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs…
It’s been a busy year for the Wells Fargo line of credit card offerings, and its newest card might be one of the best yet for small-business owners. The no-annual-fee Signify Business Cash℠ Card by Wells Fargo comes with a flat 2% in cash…
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced a new law, known as “Ban the Box,” aimed at providing financial opportunities for individuals with criminal records. The law aims to help these individuals in establishing or expanding…
Africa is often hailed as the birthplace of some of the world’s most exciting tech startups. From Cape to Cairo, small businesses across the continent have become catalysts for change, helping to drive economic prosperity and leaving their…