Midweek Reading: USA-Made, Management Fads, and SBA Loans
July is nearly over, but small business news keeps on coming. Here’s some of the best midweek reading for small business entrepreneurs this week.
With more and more people freelancing as part of the “Gig Economy,” some self-employed freelancers are working to recreate some of the structures of traditional business.
David Politis was interviewed by Adam Bryant of the New York Times, and talked about his advice for building a culture and gaining experience beyond what your resume might initially warrant.
Businesses need more coders and software developers than ever, but the supply is limited. An industry of “coding schools” has popped up to train people looking for a career switch the skills they need.
Walmart held its second Made in USA “Open Call,” an event bringing in suppliers for products made in the United States pitching to get their stores sold on shelves at Walmart, the world’s biggest retailer.
LinkedIn is the latest big business to walk back a corporate decision after customer uproar. The Washington Post looks at how businesses have to walk a fine line between admitting mistakes and giving in to every loud complaint.
The demand for small business loans is higher than ever, at least for government-backed loans. The SBA actually hit its yearly limit for loan guarantees in July, and needs Congressional approval to increase the limit for the remainder of the year.
Fads come and go, but sometimes they linger… Liz Ryan writes for Forbes about 5 management fads that passed their expiration date a long time ago, but are still going in many business.
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October 1 is the deadline for banks to phase in new payment cards with extra security features, but most small businesses don’t even know the change is coming, and haven’t done anything to prepare for the new payment standards.
If you’re a small retailer, you can learn from the big guys. SmallBizTrends highlights some of the key trends in the largest retailers that small businesses can emulate.
You don’t have to be in a big city to start a business. Entrepreneur looks at a range of factors to identify 10 small cities where small business formation and growth is booming.
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