“Where are you finding success in using LinkedIn as an influencer marketing platform, and what does future does LinkedIn as a platform hold for influencers?” Here’s what business leaders had to say: 1. Leveraging LinkedIn for B2B Success “Brands that engage in influencer marketing and are winning the battle to increase awareness, website traffic, lead…
An Illinois man, Hussein Ghzo, 42, of Palos Heights, was convicted last Friday by a federal jury of conspiracy to commit securities fraud. Ghzo, along with his brother Laith Ghzo, 38, and Musab Sawai, 36, conspired to alter the odometer readings on hundreds of used cars and sell them to unsuspecting consumers. According to court…
Another week has passed for small business owners. And just in case you were too busy to notice all the headlines this past week that were important to people like you, we can take a look back on all the news you may have missed in our weekly small business news roundup. Included this week…
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the lender fees for fiscal year 2025 for the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. For the second consecutive year, the SBA will not charge upfront fees for loans of $1,000,000 or less for both loan programs. Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman emphasized a commitment to expanding access to capital…
A recent survey by Discover Personal Loans reveals that 80% of Americans experience financial anxiety, with 34% reporting moderate or severe anxiety. This trend has remained high over the past three years, up nine percentage points from 2021. Financial stress is so severe that many Americans avoid looking at their financial situation. This is especially…
Congress is considering new legislation to protect consumer privacy. But limiting the ability to use certain user data in ad targeting could be devastating for some small businesses. For example, J. Landress Brass is a New York City-based company that makes, sells, and repairs brass instruments. Owner Josh Landress largely uses online ads that target…
Small business grant programs come in many forms. Some local governments and organizations provide direct funds to businesses. And others may offer grant funds to support specific programs that provide training or assistance. Several programs in both of these categories are currently accepting applications. Read about the opportunities below. Frederick Small Business Grants Frederick, Maryland…
Salesforce and Workday have announced a strategic partnership to introduce a new AI employee service agent. This collaboration aims to streamline tasks such as onboarding, health benefits, and career development by integrating data from Salesforce and Workday platforms. The new AI assistant combines Salesforce’s Agentforce Platform and Einstein AI with Workday’s platform and AI capabilities.…
Sales growth at small businesses slowed during June as consumers generally spend less during the summer. However, sales are still up compared to this time last year. This data comes from payments service provider Fiserv, which analyzes point-of-sale transaction data from small businesses to track sales trends for its monthly Small Business Index. According to…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for certain private nonprofit organizations in Missouri. This assistance follows President Biden’s federal disaster declaration due to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from May 19 to 27. Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman confirmed that private nonprofits providing essential governmental…