The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented levels of disruption and hardship for many small businesses. But rather than adopting a more conservative approach involving relatively minor tactical adjustments, small businesses ...
Economics & Business
Aug 6, 2021
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Small business ownership is commonly thought to not only be a vehicle for financial stability and wealth building, but also a way to close the racial wealth gap. Small businesses are known to be a key component of the small ...
Social Sciences
Jun 11, 2021
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Small business owners who complain about excessive regulation may be overlooking the business benefits it brings, according to a new study from the University of Bath.
Economics & Business
Jun 8, 2020
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Every year, thousands of motivated entrepreneurs launch new businesses. While led by determined and ambitious individuals, half won't make it past the fourth year.
Economics & Business
May 21, 2020
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When University of Maine alum Joshua Girgis graduated from University of Maine's College of Engineering in 2018, he never imagined where he would end up next. This Madison, Maine native had enjoyed his four years in Orono ...
Environment
May 6, 2020
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Data from social commerce websites can provide essential information to business owners before they make decisions that could determine whether a new venture succeeds or fails, a study from Oregon State University shows.
Economics & Business
Jul 1, 2019
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While it's often blamed for the fall of brick-and-mortar stores nationwide, Amazon also helps millions of small businesses thrive in the digital era.
Business
May 9, 2019
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For Maatie Alcindor, Facebook is less about reaching out to old friends and more about connecting with new clients.
Internet
Mar 15, 2019
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Emotional exhaustion caused by role ambiguity and work-family conflicts can lead many entrepreneurs to leave or close their companies, even when the ventures are profitable, says a Ball State University researcher.
Economics & Business
Mar 12, 2019
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When small business owners want to divine what consumer spending trends will be months from now, their methods can be as sophisticated as internet analytics or as basic as plain old intuition.
Business
Mar 6, 2019
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