Business

Black Business Month is celebrated in August — it’s a time to acknowledge and appreciate Black-owned businesses across the nation and all that they represent in the country’s continual striving for diversity and equality. Denise Moore, CEO of the Black Business Alliance in Peoria, Illinois, has this to say about the importance of Black Business…

The last few years have been rocky times for the 32.5 million U.S. small businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). They have faced big challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, and rising inflation. These firms, which account for 43.5% of gross domestic product, are also facing a lending crunch. The…

Small businesses are the heartbeat of communities. They pump life into neighborhoods, making them vibrant places to live, work and raise families, and are key to millions of local jobs. In fact, approximately 50% of all Americans are employed by a small business and 99% of American businesses are small businesses, according to the U.S….

If you’ve dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, you may think success is a straight road from one success to another until you’ve “made it.” But a recent survey reveals what small business owners have learned: Making mistakes is not the end of your entrepreneurial career. More likely, it provides the key to ultimate success. “Good…

The Community Collective for Houston, a newly formed non-profit organization, announces its purchase of The Power Center, a landmark building in Southwest Houston that serves as a multi-purpose event and business office venue. For 27 years, The Power Center has been a staple in the city and has provided a vehicle for business and entertainment. …

As the country faces uncertain economic conditions including record-high inflation, small businesses are integral to the health and regrowth of the economy. They currently account for 99.9% of American businesses and 46.8% of employed adults in the United States, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Digital Payments Are a Lifeline to Small Businesses It…

Hybrid work is here. With indoor mask mandates lifting around the United States and news of major companies heading back into the office at least part-time, workers can expect more meetings with a mix of remote and in-office participants from now on. Fulfilling the hybrid promise will take time, testing, and learning, not to mention…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported receiving 5.7 million fraud reports in 2021, with consumers losing more than $5.9 billion to fraud, up from $3.3 billion the year prior. Furthermore, the coronavirus pandemic and rise in digital and online technologies have only exacerbated the rise in overall consumer fraud, as criminals sought to take advantage…

If you’re an IT professional, you’ve probably experienced times when you feel isolated in your own information bubble. Your daily tasks, on top of your short- and long-term professional goals, are usually more than enough to demand your full attention. But if you haven’t had the opportunity to get outside of that bubble and network…

One of the most dramatic changes of the past two years has been the growth of distributed organizations – workplaces where employees are now working remotely 50% or more of the time. While employees and employers have come to appreciate that flexibility, a major concern with distributed organizations involves heightened cybersecurity risks. One of these…

If you’ve launched a small business or dream of becoming a business owner, the task may seem daunting. The good news is, helpful resources – and funding sources – are available to support you as you plan, start and grow your business. Here are tips specifically for women and women of color business owners, that…

Today, the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA) announced its national members and a slate of upcoming events. The SBDA is a new public-private co-sponsorship between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Business Forward, Inc., a nonprofit organization working with small business leaders in support of policies promoting America’s economic competitiveness, focused on connecting entrepreneurs…

The last few years have brought incredible challenges to small and micro businesses (SMBs), plus some amazing stories of tenacity and survival. These businesses have seen enormous changes, fueled by consumer habits that are here to stay. For many SMBs, digital payment acceptance has become increasingly intertwined with their long-term success. Visa’s Back to Business…

By d-mars.com News Provider Wells Fargo recently announced a $20 million donation to the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity, also known as the Houston Equity Fund, to provide small business owners with new ways to grow and own more of their businesses. The Houston Equity Fund will distribute the funding in the…

By d-mars.com News Provider Given how much has changed about the way people do business over the last few years, experts say it may be time for entrepreneurs to rethink how they store and protect company data, and collaborate with their teams. According to Brian Mallari, a marketing director in Western Digital’s hard drive business…

By d-mars.com News Provider The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted small businesses across the country in numerous ways. From new health guidelines and supply chain woes to hurdles with hiring and retaining employees, weathering the dramatically altered business landscape continues to be challenging for small businesses. This has been especially difficult for small businesses of 100…