Small business owners lament inflation | National | thecentersquare.com

(The Center Square) – As inflation continues to rise this year, small businesses are feeling the pain. The National Federation of Independent Businesses released a survey of small business owners Tuesday that found the nation’s job creators cite inflation as their top concern more than any other issue. “Cost pressures remain the top issue for … Read more

How to Save on Shipping Costs | CO- by US Chamber of Commerce

Everything that you need to know to start your own business. From business ideas to researching the competition. Practical and real-world advice on how to run your business — from managing employees to keeping the books. Our best expert advice on how to grow your business — from attracting new customers to keeping existing customers … Read more

Payroll Vault opens in southern Delaware

REHOBOTH BEACH — Justin Russell is hoping to fill a void for small business owners in Sussex County through his new franchise – Payroll Vault. “Payroll services are typically something that small to medium-size businesses overlook or struggle with versus a larger corporation that has the software or ability to hire someone specifically for that … Read more

Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, … | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst

Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Dutchland Foods of Lyon County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst … Read more

Class offers advice to Vt. small businesses looking to move online

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Entrepreneurs in Montpelier looking to boost their businesses by moving online are getting some advice. The Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation hosts a class supported by a yearlong grant from the Legislature called Small Business Technical Assistance Exchange. It engages people from diverse backgrounds who may have a hard time accessing … Read more

Ten federal agencies receive ‘A+’ in annual scorecard measuring small business contracting goals – WTOP News

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal grants can be a huge boost for small businesses. And some federal agencies do better at giving grants to small businesses than others. The Small Business Administration released its annual scorecard measuring how well federal agencies meet their small business contracting goals each year. Overall, the federal government has a … Read more