The recovery for small businesses is continuing, but it’s uneven, as some businesses are at or near pre-pandemic levels, while others are still struggling. That’s part of this week’s top reading for small businesses, along with updates on PPP loan forgiveness, hiring challenges, and more! Bounceback: Small Businesses Are Nearing Pre-Pandemic Sales Levels (Inc.) Vaccination…

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There’s more than one reason Nevada is known as the Silver State. Year over year, Nevada has increased its number of small businesses, nearing 300,000.  To start an LLC in Nevada, you need to follow certain criteria and ensure you’re following the state’s appropriate guidelines. This article will cover all that and more. Why Form an…

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Is It Time to Update Your Employee Handbook? By ADP Are you creating an employee handbook for the first time? Or maybe you’re looking to make some updates to your old handbook. In either case, we have some advice for you! Your… Read article How to Form an LLC in New York By GoSmallBiz Did…

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This week, the U.S. Small Business Administration reached a new milestone of successfully awarding over $7.5 billion in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOGs) to more than 10,000 hard-hit live entertainment small businesses, nonprofits, and venues. The SVOG program is designed to assist in getting the nation’s cultural institutions, which are critical to the economy and were among the first…

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Two of the biggest challenges facing small businesses right now are labor and cybersecurity. How is your business handling these issues? We have insights and news to help you think through difficult topics, plus expert advice on marketing, branding, and more! A creative way to stave off the Great Resignation—and keep your teams happy (Fast…

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Did you know the filing process to form an LLC varies from state to state? Each state chooses its own rules and fees. If you’re ready to start your business and learn how to form an LLC in New York, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll be on your way to getting your LLC…

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The Status of the Recovery in July 2021 By ADP As the economy continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, it has seen some things bounce back to the pre-pandemic normal, while others are seeing significant changes. Hiring patterns… Read article Connecting With Your Employees’ Passions By Shep Hyken For a business to establish a…

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The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) recently hosted a Women in Business Roundtable featuring SBA Administrator Isabella Guzman. Through this roundtable, the SBA strengthened existing and built new relationships with these organizations, committed to women’s economic empowerment. This virtual event, facilitated by Natalie Madeira Cofield, SBA’s OWBO Assistant Administrator, convened leadership from…

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Small businesses are learning more as they adapt to the “new normal,” including how to deal with this new labor market, inflation rates, supply chain trends, and more. These news items top our reading list for this week, along with insights for end-of-year sales planning, software trends, and more! Temporary or not, inflation is rattling…

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Are you set on starting your own business in Florida? You’ll be in great company, as small businesses make up 99.8% of all the businesses in the state. Since Florida is home to so many small businesses, the process of registering your new business is simple but must be done correctly. Follow these steps on how to…

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