Supporting Your Business Growth
How To Empower Employees Without Micromanaging
Organizations today increasingly recognize that employees do their best work when they're trusted to take initiative, solve problems and exercise judgment on their own. Yet many leaders struggle to find the balance between giving employees the freedom to make...
Best Banks For Small-Business Loans In July 2026
A small-business loan can help you accomplish important goals, such as expanding your inventory, buying equipment, renovating an existing building or purchasing a new one. Many banks offer these loans, with varying amounts, rates, fees and repayment terms. Comparing...
Your Small Business: A Real Threat From Foreign States
Small businesses face real, escalating cyber threats from foreign nation-states, but building a robust defense does not require an enterprise-level budget. Adversaries frequently view smaller companies as "soft targets" or entry points to larger corporate supply...
5 Small-Business Ideas for Introverts
For many people, the hardest part of the working world is the personal interactions. Networking and meetings can be exhausting, particularly if you’re an introvert. If small talk is a form of torture and you walk away drained after interacting...
Michigan: Small Business Pitch Competition Opens Applications In Genesee County
Small businesses in Genesee County have a new opportunity to compete for cash prizes of up to $10,000 through the Two-Lane Fast Pitch Competition, now accepting applications through July 24. The third annual competition is a partnership between the Flint & Genesee...
Atlanta’s Historic Municipal Market Receives World Cup Funding For Small Businesses
Small businesses inside Atlanta's Municipal Market are getting a leg up with several $10,000 grants during the FIFA World Cup. Invest Atlanta approved the grants for businesses inside the historic market to make repairs and upgrades. Business owners say the $10,000...
