Six emergency preparedness tips for local businesses

Emergencies that affect your business operations can happen without warning. Every situation is different, depending on the type of business you operate and what type of emergency is occurring. Below are some common tips that can help you be prepared and respond quickly to an emergency. Stay informed Your safety is our top concern. The … Read more

Middleton business looking forward to downtown construction completion

MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) – A construction project has taken over downtown Middleton for the last few months, which can cause headaches for drivers and pedestrians. But the Downtown Middleton Business Association says the project hasn’t been too hard on businesses thanks to support from the community. “For the most part we’ve seen great support from … Read more

SCORE helps small business owners ‘thrive and survive’

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Walk down Ottawa Avenue near Pearl Street in downtown Grand Rapids and you’ll notice some new signage at a local gift shop. Periwinkle Fog , a gift shop that opened in February of 2022, installed its new signs Wednesday, spurred on by the owners’ mentor at SCORE. SCORE, a nationwide … Read more

Mayor Bass issues Executive Directive 4 to support small business creation, development and growth in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES – Mayor Bass today signed her fourth Executive Directive to urgently identify burdensome processes and fees that impede small business creation, development and growth in Los Angeles. The Mayor was joined by Council President Paul Krekorian, regional business leaders and local business owners as she announced the establishment of the Los Angeles Business … Read more

Is the Hilton Business Amex worth it?

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card is a powerhouse card built for small-business owners, offering automatic Hilton Gold elite status and a number of other perks for an annual fee of just $95 (see rates and fees ). Couple that … Read more

The Top Five Real Risks Of AI to Your Business

The topic of artificial intelligence (AI) couldn’t receive more hype. After decades of being an eccentric technology topic, it has suddenly jumped to the top of everybody’s list, with AI-washing permeating every aspect of technology. But organizations need to be wary: the risks of adopting AI are high and probably underestimated – both on the … Read more

Is your business missing out on a free Apple opportunity?

Have you claimed the Apple Maps card for your business? If not, you could be missing out on a chance to reach new customers. Introduced earlier this year , Apple’s Business Connect service lets companies and other entities claim and control the information about their business made available through Maps, Wallet, and Siri search. This … Read more

Idaho ranks 10th best in nation for minority businesses

Local News A new study shows Idaho ranks tenth best place for minority-owned businesses to succeed. BOISE, Idaho — Owning a business can be hard, but also a rewarding experience. “If you are already all the way down, there is only one way to go up,” Jossue Ruiz, owner of Ruiz Marketing said. Idaho’s small … Read more