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50 Best Franchises & 50 Worst Franchises by SBA Default Rates

By Tricia Tetreault on March 25, 2019 | Financing, Franchising, SBA Loans, Starting a Business | Comments (23)

Over 100,000 franchises are started in the United States annually. However, not all franchises are created equally. Using loan data obtained directly from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for 2000 – 2018, we evaluated the 50 best franchises based on SBA loan repayment rates and the 50 worst franchises based on SBA loan default rates….

Business Website Statistics to Help You Optimize Your Site

By Aleks Merkovich on March 25, 2019 | Marketing, Starting a Business | Comments (0)

If you’re a business of any size, it’s a given that you need a website. However, just having a website isn’t enough ― you need one that performs. We’ve compiled these business website statistics to help you know how your site should look and what kind of functionality it should have. Only 50% of small…

The Most Bizarre Business Certifications 2019

By Kelly Main on March 25, 2019 | Starting a Business | Comments (0)

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…

15 Entrepreneurship Statistics You Should Know

By Aleks Merkovich on March 25, 2019 | Starting a Business | Comments (7)

Entrepreneurs are innovators, and hundreds of thousands of Americans are looking to start businesses each year despite the risks. Whether you’re wondering about success rates, how to fund your venture, or what type of degrees or experience you’ll need as an entrepreneur, these 15 current entrepreneurship statistics will help set the record straight. 1. The…

Small Business Finance Statistics ― 15 Stats You Should Know

By Aleks Merkovich on March 20, 2019 | Financing, Starting a Business | Comments (0)

Small businesses keep the economy going, but they also face their fair share of challenges. Entrepreneurs must find funding, manage cash flow, pay employees, and cover taxes. We’ve put together 15 small business finance statistics to help you understand how small business owners manage finances and view other important factors related to money in their…

Cannabis Industry Statistics

By Aleks Merkovich on March 19, 2019 | Starting a Business | Comments (0)

As more states approve cannabis for use, an entirely new market has cropped up in the United States. Medical dispensaries, as well as recreational shops, are opening to supply marijuana to a broad base of consumers. However, what exactly does this market look like, and what can we expect from it in the near future?…

What Is B2B?

By Michael X. Heiligenstein on March 18, 2019 | Glossary, Starting a Business | Comments (0)

You’ve heard the buzzword dozens of times, but now it’s time to clear the air once and for all: what exactly does B2B mean? At its most basic, B2B stands for “business-to-business.” It refers to selling products or services to other companies, rather than directly to consumers, also known as business-to-consumer (B2C). Types of B2B…

What Is a Franchise?

By Michael X. Heiligenstein on March 18, 2019 | Glossary, Starting a Business | Comments (0)

A franchise is a business opportunity where a licensor grants permission to a licensee to share their business concept. The resulting business, a franchise, helps the licensor expand while retaining control over products, delivery method, marketing, and concept. In return, the licensee receives an established product with permission from the franchise owner to sell it….

Social Media Statistics to Keep You on Track in 2019

By Aleks Merkovich on March 18, 2019 | Marketing, Starting a Business | Comments (0)

Social media is an invaluable marketing tool, but it also changes rapidly, leaving businesses wondering how to adapt their strategies. Thankfully, there’s lots of data on social media usage to help direct your methods. Here are some statistics that can shed some light on how and where your social media marketing dollars are best spent….

30 Insightful Small Business Statistics

By Aleks Merkovich on March 18, 2019 | Starting a Business | Comments (3)

Are you looking to learn more about small businesses or keep up with the latest trends? Familiarize yourself with the world of startups and entrepreneurship by taking a look at the statistics behind them. These 30 insightful small business statistics will help you create your own business or shore up your company’s deficiencies. Growth &…

6 Best Temporary Office Space Providers 2019

By Sheena Jones on March 12, 2019 | Buyers Guide, Starting a Business | Comments (23)

Temporary office spaces typically have month-to-month leases and are great for startups, enterprise organizations, and freelancers wanting emergency locations, work from home alternatives, or a space to test new markets. We evaluated dozens of options and narrowed it down to the best six based on affordability, lease term flexibility, and number of locations. Top 6…

15 Hot Jobs That Caught Fire With the Gig Economy Boom

By Kelly Main on March 11, 2019 | Starting a Business | Comments (0)

Let’s set the record straight: The gig economy is not the creation of millennials delivering dinners with Postmates or hauling riders with Uber. It dates back to post-WWII America, when mammoth companies’ reshuffling opened the door to temporary, mostly administrative jobs. Fast-forward to 2019 and you have a resurgence of the on-demand employment that’s been…