“small Business”

Small Business Loans Rise, First Gain Since 2010

April 4, 2013, 12:12 am

Small business lending is showing small signs of growth, according to data compiled by the government.

Small Businesses Feeling the Squeeze in New York

March 28, 2013, 10:12 am

New York City businesses are looking at a series of potential labor cost increases; a phenomenon San Francisco went through in 2007 when it passed the paid sick leave bill, [...]

Choices Narrow for NYC Business Owners in Sandy-Hit Areas

February 27, 2013, 5:39 pm

Business owners impacted by Hurricane Sandy, both those that have re-opened and those that have not, are still dealing with the prolonged aftermath of the storm.

The Marketing Corner: Introducing The Fifth Screen

February 23, 2013, 11:35 pm

In-car technology, a.k.a. the “fifth screen,” could be the new marketing frontier.

The Marketing Corner: Driving Response

February 2, 2013, 7:12 pm

As a small-business marketer, consider deploying multiple messages that are delivered within a 48 hour period of the consumers leaving your website.

Data and Behavior for Business Health in 2013

January 27, 2013, 10:40 am

Online behavioral search marketing is one of the best ways to target potential customers.

The Marketing Corner: Think Socially

January 26, 2013, 11:27 pm

Social marketing should be a large part of any small business’s marketing plan.

Visa, MasterCard Surcharge Goes Into Effect

January 26, 2013, 11:00 pm

Beginning Sunday, Jan. 27, merchants have the ability to tack on a new surcharge for customers paying with Visa or MasterCard credit cards.

The Marketing Corner: Trend Watching

January 5, 2013, 2:38 am

The new year is the time as a small-business owner to start anew and consider the possibilities of what 2013 can offer.

Long Winter Ahead for Small Businesses in NYC’s South Street Seaport

December 19, 2012, 10:09 pm

A host of small businesses remain closed for a variety of reasons in the South Street Seaport area of Lower Manhattan, while those that have reopened after Hurricane Sandy are [...]