Business News & Trends

As spring begins to make its presence known in Metro Atlanta, there are a variety of professional and business-related events taking place around the city. From courses about company cultures to guidance concerning the development of brand authenticity, May has a lot to offer...

In honor of National Small Business Week coming up May 5th through May 11th, we’re pleased to welcome back Ashley Bell, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 4th region. Ashley is also joined by two Georgia Small Business Week Award winners, Labriah...

This country was built by those willing to take a risk. That character continues to shape America, as entrepreneurs remain vital to this nation's economy. This is particularly true of small business entrepreneurs as today’s small business is tomorrow’s game-changing giant. For this reason,...

A few decades ago, outside of Coca Cola and CNN, Atlanta was still growing into the innovative southern business capital that it is today. Skyscrapers and business centers have always lined the streets of the midtown and downtown area, however as the years have...

It comes as no surprise that small businesses are a huge asset to local economies. They create jobs, bring money to their communities, and sometimes turn into large and very successful corporations that are good for their local areas. This week, Georgia governor Brian...

Small business ownership is on the rise in the United States. Unfortunately, funding can be hard to come by, especially money with no strings attached. So, businesses that have a vested interest in helping entrepreneurs move forward have stepped up to the plate. A...

Atlanta has grown into a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring business leaders. With an ever-increasing number of co-working spaces, accelerators, and incubators, business learning opportunities are happening throughout the year. Whether you want to find out how to create a...

On January 30th, 2019, a sold-out crowd of hundreds of female small businesses owners attended Visa’s inaugural business empowerment workshop event. The She’s Next, Empowered by Visa event featured Rebecca Minkoff, fashion designer and owner of the Female Founder Collective, a network of women-led...

If you have ever sought out inspirational business stories or quotes, the chances are high that you have heard of the world-famous TED Talks. Since 1984, TED Talks has allowed the world's most impactful innovators to share their ideas in the sectors of Technology,...

In Georgia, small businesses account for 99.6 percent of employers and employ over 43 percent of the state’s workforce. These numbers are impressive, and in one of his first initiatives as governor, Kemp looks to improve on these numbers and make business ownership easier...