Learn payment statistics around consumer preferences for speed and convenience, including a decline in cash use and an increase in mobile and contactless payments. New payment trends and technologies like buy now, pay later (BNPL) and innovations across traditional payment channels like live chat and messaging platforms have also mushroomed into the mainstream. Below, we…
Amazon is the world’s go-to marketplace for everyday staples like furniture, appliances, and food—but out of the millions of products currently listed on the platform, some of them are downright strange. Given the vast inventory spread, we sought to find the weirdest things available on Amazon. Whether you’re just browsing or looking for unique products…
Credit card debt and card fraud are complex issues that continue to become more common. Whether we evaluate the past five years or even look at projections, we see an alarming increase in debt and fraud both in the United States and worldwide. Because this is a prevalent issue in society, preventive measures are encouraged…
The $13.6 billion legalized cannabis industry is booming; it’s projected to grow to a whopping $85 billion in sales in 2030. But not all cannabis products are the same. There are two major types cannabis-derived products: THC-based: Made with tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive component of cannabis. THC gives the user a “high,” and is far…
From virtual team-building campfires to quantum leaps in AR technology, the coronavirus has motivated some enterprising business owners to think outside the box. And many entrepreneurs are not letting the pandemic or recession stop them, with 500,000 new employer identification number applications submitted since mid-March. A depression or recession can paradoxically be a great time…
Our 50-state analysis shows that business owners in Ohio (which ranked #1) were best situated to weather the economic turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those in New York (#50) fared the worst. Fit Small Business surveyed every state using metrics including overall financial health, infection rates, emergency reserve totals, and consumer confidence to determine in…
Let’s be honest: Who doesn’t dream of running a business, calling all the shots, and raking in the profits? Fortunately, the affordability of digital tools is making it cheaper—and easier—than ever for entrepreneurs to start a profitable business. Anyone can start a website for a few dollars, and readily available marketing, communications, and graphic design…
Tired of your cubicle job and looking to try a new profession—maybe something a little more interesting than pushing pencils at the office? Lucky for you, the path to a new career is no longer paved with mounds of school debt or years spent climbing the corporate ladder. Online business certifications in everything from beer…
