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[Interview] Michael C. Fillios, Author Of “Tech Debt 2.0™: How To Future Proof Your Small Business And Improve Your Tech Bottom Line”  

YoungUpstarts

To stay competitive in our digital world, small and medium-sized businesses need to be equipped with and proficient in the latest technologies. Along with lack of oversight, outdated software or hardware, inadequate cybersecurity, or one bad tech investment could seal the demise of a small enterprise.

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The Demographics Of New Venture Founders Are Changing

Startup Professionals Musings

Contrary to what you might guess, the highest rate of small business and entrepreneurial growth over the last few years is not Gen-Y upstarts, but Boomers over the age of 50, now called encore entrepreneurs.

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13 Critical Small Business Legal Requirements to Start a Business

Up and Running

Not only do these requirements ensure that businesses operate within the law but it also protects small business owners and their consumers. . Let’s take that innovative new business idea and walk through all the requirements you need to consider to successfully start a business that’s legally recognized.

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Dan Lok Explains Venture Capital Funding and How to Secure It

The Startup Magazine

It is a type of financing that investors can provide to startups and small businesses which are believed to have the potential for success in the long term. It is not always a financial transaction; sometimes it comes in the form of managerial or technical expertise. Due Diligence and Closing the Deal.

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What Small Businesses Can Do To Survive And Thrive During The Pandemic

YoungUpstarts

by Itamar Gero, founder and CEO of SEOReseller.com . Maybe because they have often been called the backbone of the American economy, small businesses are among those with the heaviest burdens to bear. The sad reality is, some of these small businesses may never open their doors again. But all is not lost.

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Small Business Optimism Persists, Despite The Pandemic

YoungUpstarts

Businesses and consumers alike are finding ways to adapt and stay resilient during these unprecedented times. In the inaugural American Express Entrepreneurial Spirit Trendex , the study, which polled 1,000 small and mid-sized businesses, revealed notable insights about the entrepreneurial spirit in the United States.

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Shortening The Small Business Software Selection Process

YoungUpstarts

by Tim Handorf, Co-Founder and President of G2 Crowd. When launching a new business, every second and every penny count towards the bottom line. Wasted time and money can mean the difference between a business becoming successful and profitable, and one that fails. Existing user advice will prove invaluable in the long run.