Small Business in the News: January 20, 2021 Edition

Businesses of all kinds are looking forward to their plans for 2021, as we approach tax season, continue to deal with an ongoing pandemic, and develop new technologies and processes for operating efficiently and effectively. Get the latest news, trends, and insights for small business owners in our news round-up for this week! Tax season…

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Friday 5 for January 15th, 2021

Predictions for 2021 in Business By Shep Hyken What do you see in the future for your business? Now that we’ve finally made it to 2021, I wanted to share some predictions for what trends I’m expecting to see in this year. Of course… Watch video Do You Have These Forms on Hand? By ADP…

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Small Business in the News: January 14, 2021 Edition

In the New Year, the Paycheck Protection Program has reopened as part of the latest Covid-19 relief package. We’ve got some news and advice for small businesses looking to participate in the program, plus more insights in this week’s small business headlines! Small businesses can start applying for new PPP loans (CNN Business) 6 Changes…

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Friday 5 for January 8th, 2021

Starting Your Entrepreneurial Journey? Follow This Checklist By Deborah Sweeney Do you plan to start a small business in the new year? If so, congratulations—and welcome to the world of entrepreneurship! Launching a startup means checking off a variety of boxes that determine… Read article Have a Realistically Optimistic New Year! By Shep Hyken I’m…

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Small Business in the News: January 7, 2021 Edition

Welcome to 2021! While we have a new year at last, small business owners are still dealing with some of the ongoing crises from 2020, in addition to looking ahead to plans for the new year. Read some of the top news, trends, and insights for small businesses this week! 5 Ways the New Stimulus…

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Friday 5 for December 18th, 2020

The Changing Workforce in 2021 By ADP Over the past 12 months, there have been dramatic changes in the labor market, as the Covid-19 pandemic brought an end to a long period of job growth, among other dramatic effects… Read article Go Beyond Baseline Thinking By Shep Hyken When you’re looking at ways to improve…

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Small Business in the News: December 17, 2020 Edition

As we near the end of the year, small businesses across the country are looking ahead to a continuing pandemic, vaccine rollouts, and more. In this week’s top headlines for small business owners, we’ve found stories about businesses preparing for winter, tips for productivity, and retail trends. Read on! Restaurants face bleak winter during COVID-19…

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Friday 5 for December 11th, 2020

What’s Your Service Ritual? By Shep Hyken We all develop processes for various things in our business. Customer service is no exception. You may have a process for the customer experience, or maybe now is the perfect time to develop… Watch video 2021 Compliance Trends By ADP It’s hard work keeping your business in compliance…

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Small Business in the News: December 9, 2020 Edition

In an incredibly difficult year, entrepreneurs and small business owners have had to find ways to pivot and adapt. It has been a challenge, but also an opportunity. In this week’s roundup of small business news, we’re looking at some of the businesses that have successfully adapted to the new reality, as well as some…

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Friday 5 for December 4th, 2020

Great Customer Service Ingredient List By Shep Hyken Great customer service isn’t just about one thing. It takes a combination of things, covering all different aspects of your organization, to deliver that amazing experience every time. While the exact mix… Watch video I-9 for Remote Workers By ADP The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the already-existing…

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