The Megaphone of Main Street: Small Business Jobs Report

Infographic | February 26, 2020

Starting a business is an inherently risky endeavor, especially when headlines and statistics tout findings that around 20 percent of small businesses fail within the first year and 50 percent within five years. But those prospects can change dramatically based on where you headquarter your business. A recent study from online business loan site LendingTree found that certain cities in the U.S. are better places to start new small businesses than others. To determine the rankings, LendingTree looked at the data it has from companies applying for loans and studied the percentages of businesses that were profitable, the percentage less than six years old, the percentage with less than $1 million in revenue and the percentage with fewer than 250 employees across U.S. metro areas.

Infographic | March 23, 2020

Major retailers and shipping companies such as Amazon and FedEx realize that their consumers would like to have their ordered goods as fast as possible. Therefore creating a same-day delivery option proved to be a very lucrative strategy that will not only increase revenue but also create more loyal customers in the process.

Infographic | January 14, 2020

B2B Payment Innovation Keys Advantages.

Infographic | February 8, 2022

Brands need to invest in social media to increase their business exposure. Know more about the popular social media marketing platforms and the power of social media marketing for small businesses.

Infographic | December 3, 2019

With its 645 million users, LinkedIn is a powerful business social media platform invaluable for networking.That sounds like a great opportunity for small businesses... But many of today's small businesses never get around to signing up and setting up a LinkedIn profile.Yet, it takes just a couple of hours to not only create your presence but also launch a strategy for being known, building a reputation, and getting found.

Infographic | January 10, 2020

It’s no surprise that consumers often feel a more personal connection to small businesses. There’s something about doing business with an independent CPA or indie cafe owner than with a big tax accounting firm or national coffee chain. But those personal connections have to be earned over time. With each interaction, one customer at a time, small businesses must prove themselves trustworthy. That trust forms the foundation for customer loyalty. In October 2019, we surveyed consumers to find out what they look for in the small businesses they support, as well as what business owners can do to earn their trust. Here’s what we learned about how small businesses earn customer loyalty.