Proposed Small Business Act to Help with Funding and Resources
Small businesses make up almost 96 percent of North Dakota’s employers. And a bill proposed by Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D. is intended to give those owners a louder voice. In the Bismarck area, more than 200 shops are locally owned. Heitkamp says small

Athens gears up for National Small Business Week
It s National Small Business Week, but there s really nothing small about it. The annual celebration of small businesses runs through next weekend, with numerous events planned by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations. There will

Use ‘the Buddy System’ to Market Your Small Business
Your business can offer the absolute best products or services on the planet, but if nobody knows that they exist, your business will fail in the same way that unfortunately, so many other small businesses do. Marketing is key for getting the word out, but

How to Utilize Technology to Grow Your Small Business
All business owners begin their venture with a focus on growth. With the rapid advances in technology, new and effective opportunities are opening up for businesses to quicken their progress. Small businesses, nowadays, are increasingly tapping into the