Digital Transformation Trends (2023) – Small Business Bonfire
[ad_1] Do you feel left behind in the digital transformation race? As technology advances exponentially, keeping up with the latest trends can be challenging. It’s a daunting task that often goes neglected until it’s too late. If you don’t stay on top of the changing trends, the competition will be ahead of you, and your business…
Read articleLabor Quality Stalling Small Business Hiring, NFIB Jobs Report Shows
[ad_1] Labor quality remains a significant challenge for small business owners, with 23% citing it as their top operating issue, according to the NFIB’s monthly jobs report. Despite decreasing labor costs, businesses are struggling to capitalize on sales opportunities due to the ongoing labor shortage. A seasonally adjusted 43% of owners reported unfillable job openings,…
Read articleSBA Reveals 2023 Export Lender Award Recipients
[ad_1] U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) head Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the 2023 Export Lender of the Year Award winners. The awards celebrate lenders who have demonstrated commitment to boosting access to capital for small businesses participating in international trade. This year, Regions Bank and Amerant Bank have been named 2023 Export Lenders of…
Read articleFarm Action Lauds Rule to Limit ‘Product of USA’ Label
[ad_1] Farmers and ranchers have welcomed the USDA’s proposed rule change to limit the voluntary “Product of U.S.A.” label exclusively to meat, poultry, and egg products derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States. Farm Action and American Grassfed Association, which filed a joint petition in 2018, see this as a…
Read articleVerizon Connect Launches Equipment Asset Tracker
[ad_1] Verizon Connect has announced updates to its mobile workforce management platforms, providing businesses in the US and Canada with enhanced tools to monitor and manage their field equipment. The new Equipment Asset Tracker (EAT) allows businesses to connect and track their assets in a centralized and user-friendly way, offering better insights into equipment data…
Read articleThese US Cities Have the Most Self-Employed People
[ad_1] The number of self-employed workers in the US has surged by nearly one million since 2016, now totaling approximately 16 million, as per Census Bureau data analyzed by Chamber of Commerce. Many individuals are attracted to self-employment due to the flexibility it offers and the opportunity to be their own boss. Florida cities dominate…
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