Small Business

Manufacturers Participate in Small Business Week Capitol Hill Showcase

Posted on August 22, 2024 by arijoeam

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Manufacturers were among the select businesses invited to participate in last Wednesday’s Small Business Week showcase on Capitol Hill, and two in particular—Marlin Steel in Baltimore and its affiliated entity, Madsen Steel Wire Products, in Michigan and Indiana—made use of the time with lawmakers to advocate for some manufacturing-critical priorities.

What’s going on: Republicans on the House Small Business Committee hosted the event to shine a spotlight on the work of job creators throughout the country and draw attention to the federal government’s costly regulatory onslaught (Washington Examiner).

Marlin Steel and Madsen Steel President and Owner and NAM board member

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Dave Guiler wins 2024 Dothan Small Business Person of the Year award

Posted on August 21, 2024 by arijoeam

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) – Small business is the backbone of America–and it’s no slouch in Dothan.

“Small businesses make up 85% of the chamber of commerce,” said Walter Hill, Chairman of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce. “Not only are they the driving force of our community, but they are our people.”

The nominees for the 2024 Dothan Small Business Person of the Year award include Sandi Hodge of Shute Pecan Company, Dave Guiler of Premier Entertainment Group, Reginald Greenwood of Sister’s Soul Express and Joshua Bane of Evergreen Creative Company.

“These four finalists are amazing entrepreneurs,” said Hill. “Whether they

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Small Business Owners Positive About 2024 Economic Outlook

Posted on August 20, 2024 by arijoeam

Happy days are here again for small business owners—well, kind of. There’s a lot of good news (mixed with some challenges) in several reports and surveys of the nation’s small business owners.

Small business economic outlook

The just-released 2024 Bank of America Business Owner Report revealed that 65% of small business owners expect their revenues to grow this year, and 55% report they made more money in 2023 than in 2022—a positive trajectory.

Over the next 12 months, small business owners also plan to expand their businesses (39%) and hire more employees (30%). Although these are positive numbers, they’re slightly

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Small business boutique is set to open in Padiham in June

Posted on August 19, 2024 by arijoeam

VSMS Small Business Boutique is set to open on Tuesday, June 4, at 3 Central Buildings.

Emma Buckman, who co-owns the business with her husband Paul, describes it as a “real-life Etsy-style shop, full of independent small businesses”.

Lancashire Telegraph: Emma and Paul Buckman are set to open VSMS Small Business Boutique in Padiham Emma and Paul Buckman are set to open VSMS Small Business Boutique in Padiham (Image: Emma Buckman)

She said: “Our shop is solely full of small independent businesses. It’s an Aladdin’s cave, a real-life Etsy-style shop.

“Nothing is mass produced. Many small businesses couldn’t open a shop for themselves, due to financial and time constraints so this gives them a chance to

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AANHPI Entrepreneurs Find Success Through Small Business Ownership

Posted on August 18, 2024November 29, 2024 by arijoeam

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly three million businesses in the United States are owned by Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) entrepreneurs, according to the US Small Business Administration (SBA). SCOREa resource partner of the SBA, is dedicated to helping AANHPI entrepreneurs achieve their business goals, providing free small business mentoring, training and resources in all 50 states and US territories.

Chaga – a superfood similar to truffles – is the main focus of SCORE client Gavin Escolar's business The Chaga Company, based in San Francisco. — Chaga – a superfood similar to truffles – is the main focus of SCORE client Gavin Escolar’s business The Chaga Company, based in San Francisco.

From idea to reality
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Sarah Rehkopf’s Fred & Faye

Posted on August 17, 2024 by arijoeam

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) – Feminine. Colorful. Classic. Cool.

Sarah Rehkopf wants you to feel good in Fred & Faye.

“I want whatever I have in my store for you to put on and to make you feel good. It’s mood boosting,” Rehkopf said.

An online boutique, Fred & Faye is run out of a Midland home.

“You should see my house!” Rehkopf laughed. “I think my husband is, like, ‘wait, what is happening?!’”

It has grown quickly, surpassing 1,000 sales in just under a year.

“I am the person who does everything from the purchasing to the marketing to the

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10 Social Listening Tools For Your Small Business – Plann

Posted on August 16, 2024 by arijoeam

Social listening tools have incredible marketing power! Whether you run a small business or an emerging brand, you can use social media listening to better understand your audience.

Through social listening, critical data becomes easier than ever to decode. This can reveal valuable insights to guide a stronger social media strategy alongside other marketing techniques and approaches. That is, social listening gives you a powerful peek at what your customers are saying about your brand online.

For many industry newcomers, the prospect of navigating social media listening tools can feel daunting but don’t panic. Here’s everything you need to know,

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Opportunities for small businesses to boost productivity

Posted on August 15, 2024 by arijoeam

At a glance

Micro-, small, and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of economies. Across the 16 countries we examine, MSMEs account for two-thirds of business employment in advanced economies—and almost four-fifths in emerging economies—as well as half of all value added. They also power dynamism and will play an important role in preserving competitiveness in an era of shifting global production.
Boosting MSME productivity relative to large companies could yield significant value. Small business productivity is only half that of large companies, and less in emerging economies. Raising MSMEs to top-quartile levels relative to large companies is equivalent to

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