Small businesses find success on Etsy
Amazon dominates the online marketplace in the United States and many other countries, too. The online behemoth accounted for roughly 47 percent of…
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Businesses facing deluge of resignations
People with jobs want new jobs, and why not? They are lured by better positions, big sign-on bonuses and higher salaries in the very loose job market. But…
IRS faces huge backlog of business returns
The Internal Revenue Service is facing a massive backlog of 8 million paper business tax returns. That’s an increase of more than 3,000 percent compared…
Credit card processing costs set to rise
Do you handle a lot of credit card transactions at your business? If so, you may pay more in processing fees in the not-so-distant future. Visa and…
Marketing sorcery: Candy makers use clever strategies to sweeten sales
If you go trick-or-treating this year, there’s a good chance that Skittles will end up in your bag. According to CandyStore.com, Skittles are the most…
Goblins and candy bars: Retailers could be in for a treat in 2021
‘Tis the season for candy, costumes and scary movies. As Halloween approaches, expect retailers and analysts to closely monitor consumer spending and…
How to buy a small business
Business ownership is a dream for many people, and an alternative to starting from scratch is to buy an existing business. But where to begin? First, with…
Is cash an asset in a business sale?
Cash is king, right? But what do you call cash when you want to sell your business and are totaling up your assets? In that situation, cash is counted…
Questions to ask yourself before buying a business
What happens if you get a bad cold? You go to work. No sick days. What happens when the power goes out? Buy a generator. Go to work. Willing to invest…
Mobile wallets soar in popularity
Cash may be king, but cashless transactions are usurping the throne. Cashless transactions had long been gaining momentum and only got more popular during…