2021 has been a year of rapid transformation across all industries as the country has dealt with shifting political and economic climates, as well as mitigating hot-button issues such as climate change. In a year filled with change, there are some trends making their way into the new year that you and your business should keep an eye out for.
To lead your business in the right direction as we head into 2022, here are 10 small business growth strategies entrepreneurs recommend.
Over the past two years, the economic landscape has changed dramatically because of the Covid-19 pandemic. As the global economy is preparing for a — hopefully — post-pandemic future in 2022, businesses need to adapt to the changing landscape to survive and thrive.
Here are ten changes you need to prepare for now.
Last week the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) participated in Small Business Saturday for the 12th year in partnership with American Express. The point is to shop and dine locally to create a local impact. When our small businesses thrive, our communities also thrive. We must support our small businesses all year round to see the most impact.
The SBA and our resource partners — including the Florida Small Business Development Centers; SCORE; Jacksonville Women’s Business Center, Florida Veterans Business Outreach Center; and the Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Centers together are here to help support the small business owners with their business needs.
As the year comes to an end, it’s important to start planning your 2021 taxes to reduce your obligations wherever possible. Thinking about your taxes before it’s time to file will allow you to make the most of the deductions and strategies available to you so you can minimize your tax burden. After another unprecedented year of the continued pandemic and an uncertain economy comes to a close, it’s important to keep up with policy changes that could affect your tax rates in the future.
Washington — After a year of headline-grabbing ransomware attacks, businesses say they’re worried about the possibility they’ll face cyber intrusions this holiday season, a time when many of their cybersecurity operations rely on skeleton staffing.
Boston-based cybersecurity firm Cybereason commissioned a survey of 1,206 cybersecurity professionals at organizations that experienced a ransomware attack during a holiday or weekend within the last year.
When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, it sent small businesses into a period of upheaval that they’re just beginning to recover from more than a year later. As life starts to regain a sense of normalcy, new business trends are emerging, and understanding them can help small businesses find their footing again.
Small-business owners need to stay aware of the changes and movements that are driving business in a post-pandemic world. Below, 16 members of Forbes Coaches Council discuss the trends that they believe will impact small businesses the most in 2022.
One of the best ways to retain your current employees: Give them the skills they need to succeed elsewhere.
In the era of quitting contagions and the Great Resignation, more and more companies are investing in upskilling as a tool for keeping their workforce engaged. A survey released in August by the business-to-business digital software company Amdocs showed that 90 percent of respondents, representing 1,000 American workers, consider strong training and upskilling programs an important feature of prospective employers.
A business contingency plan is a course of action that will be taken if an unexpected event occurs that could disrupt the business. It’s a backup plan that ensures the business can continue to operate despite an adverse event. Every business should have a contingency plan so it can resume its operations as soon as possible after a disruptive event occurs.
The new House proposal introduces several changes in various sectors, especially regarding gifting and tax exclusions.
Small businesses with a significant portion of their net worth held in business interests need to be aware of the proposed tax policies and review their current estate plans now in order to protect their assets. Anyone who wishes to leave a legacy to their loved ones, charities or other legacies should fulfill all the changes to their estates now, before tax policy changes restrict your estate.
With less than three weeks remaining in 2021, you still have the opportunity to get a piece of the $100 billion left in Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and grants. December 31 is the last day applications will be accepted for the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Targeted EIDL Advance.
