History of National Small Business Week There are 31 million small businesses in the U.S., which roughly make up around 99% of all the businesses in the country. Since 1776, when the U.S. gained its independence from Britain, people living in the U.S. have shared one dream: to live...
PayPal Editorial Staff April 14, 2023 4 mins read To celebrate this year’s Small Business Month, we've put together some practical advice and helpful tips to inspire you to rethink the way you do business today and in the future! Broken down into simple, actionable steps, our guidance wil...
In 2023, independent sellers in the U.S. grew sales to more than 4.5 billion items—an average of selling 8,600 items every minute—and averaged more than $250,000 in annual sales. This year, we were proud to again cosponsor National Small Business Week to recognize the critical contribut...
Small Business News: 17 November 2023 This week’s SBN explores all things holiday commerce – including how inflation is impacting consumers’ budgets, whether online is more sustainable than in-store shopping, and why “Grandpa Chic” is a trend to watch. Holiday shoppers expecting...
As part of Small Business Week 2023, GoTo is celebrating the spirit and tenacity of small businesses and their outsized impact on the economy and the world at large. There are so many ways small businesses benefit their communities: creating local jobs, encouraging economic growth, lessening the...
Small Business Forecast: The Podcast The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Tom Sullivan and National Federation of Independent Business's Holly Wade summarize what’s going on with small businesses and provide their forecast every week on the Small Business Forecast: The Podcast. ...
In 2023, spending on Small Business Saturday is estimated at$17 billionin the U.S. By actively participating in the event, your business may see a bump in revenues. Build a local presence I can think of dozens of small businesses in my hometown that have a tremendous community presence. ...
Eligible small business owners can apply for the awards onlineherethrough July 21, 2023. (This has been updated from the original deadline of July 7.) “Small business owners across the country embody the values of America, including a strong work ethic, a commitment to innovation, and a sp...
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Small business owners work twice as much as employees of big businesses. According to a survey from New York Enterprise Report, 33% of small business owners work more than 50 hours each week and 25% of small business owners work more than 60 hours a week. ...