What if I were to tell you that the federal government just changed the definition of “small business” in hundreds of U.S. industries, and that thousands more companies can now compete for nearly $150 billion in government contracts as a result? It could be an enormous opportunity. It’s also just […]
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LANSING, MI – Michigan is one of five states that was awarded federal funding last month to support job growth and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Department of Treasury granted Michigan nearly $237 million when it approved the first round of the State Small Business Credit […]
Image source: Getty Images How do you navigate the plethora of free CRM platforms available to your sales and marketing team? The Ascent reviews the top free CRMs and tackles everything you need to consider. CRM platforms are absolute necessities for modern businesses, especially B2B organizations. These tools enable you […]
CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted decrease of 1.91% in May, a stark change from the unseasonably strong hiring growth found in the April report. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,600 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing […]
Jeff Lerner is the Founder/Chief Visionary Officer of ENTRE, the leading online educational platform for aspiring and current entrepreneurs. getty I knew I wasn’t cut out for the 9 to 5 life by the ripe age of 16 after getting fired from my first and last traditional job. After that, […]
The stock market had another volatile day, but bullish investors won out in the end. With the minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting apparently not containing anything that was particularly surprising, investors retained confidence that the market can bounce back from the vicious decline it has endured over […]