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  1. New Square reader gives merchants access to money sooner

    04/30/2012 by Nicole Naporlee

    Square, developer of mobile payment processing technology that allows merchants to accept transactions using just a smartphone, recently announced that it will help small businesses get their money sooner.

     
  2. Entrepreneurs happy with their jobs, showing optimism

    04/30/2012 by Nicole Naporlee

    Many people dream of being entrepreneurs because they have innovative ideas, want the flexibility of self-management or believe they will enjoy a better quality of life when they are making their own money.

     
  3. Small business owners feeling more optimistic about credit

    04/30/2012 by Nicole Naporlee

    A recent PNC Economic Outlook Survey revealed small business owners are feeling more optimistic about their projected revenues and need for additional employees in 2012.

     
  4. Employees with bad attitudes can negatively impact small businesses

    04/30/2012 by Nicole Naporlee

    Employees who have a bad attitude can be extremely destructive in a small business environment.

     
  5. The best tax rate for small business is where?

    04/30/2012 by Nicole Naporlee

    Any experienced local company owner knows that the right financing and small business lender can make or break an operation.

     
  6. How to succeed in business by ‘failing fast’

    04/30/2012 by Nicole Naporlee

    Succeeding in small business may be easier said than done.

     
  7. Mobile applications can boost small business sales

    04/27/2012 by Nicole Naporlee

    Consumers continue investing in mobile technology at a rapid clip and are using related devices more often for online shopping.

     
  8. How to better manage time in a small business

    04/27/2012 by Nicole Naporlee

    Some small business owners and managers get caught up performing duties that take time away from long-term projects and big-picture duties, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

     
  9. SBA teams with Commerce Dept., FBI to help businesses secure their systems

    04/27/2012 by Nicole Naporlee

    There are many components to running successful businesses: hardworking employees, access to small business loans, savvy marketing strategies and a needed product or service.

     
  10. House passes small business tax cut; unlikely to survive Senate vote

    04/27/2012 by Nicole Naporlee

    As part of the federal government’s efforts to get every small business lender nationwide to improve local companies’ access to financing, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a new tax cut.