Having trouble sorting through the endless barrage of news and content online every day? You aren’t alone. Every week, we publish a curated list of some of our favorite articles for small businesses. Tune in every Wednesday to read the latest SMB news, thought leadership pieces from our favorite bloggers, #smallbiztips, and much more.
Counting Down the News this week: The rise of ransomware, how to succeed in the “future of work,” the best cities for young entrepreneurs, and more.
The New York Times: Ransomware attacks continue to grow, with new data showing just how common and damaging these hacks can be for businesses and cities alike.
Small Business Trends: A new study reveals that only 19% of employees feel engaged in their workplace and “up to 64% of employees in the survey may leave their jobs in 2020.”
Inc.: What will “the future of work” really look like? One expert weighs in with three issues that "require immediate and intentional action" if organizations hope to succeed going forward.
MarketWatch: A new survey indicates that “small businesses turned more optimistic about sales and profits in the first month of 2020,” but are still struggling to find and hire qualified employees.
Entrepreneur: Starting your own business early in your career is both exciting and terrifying. These are the 10 best cities for young entrepreneurs to kick things off.
CNBC: The journey of entrepreneurship is a huge undertaking. These are the financials you need to know in order to keep the doors of your business open.
Forbes: Nothing is for certain, but as the coronavirus continues to spread, “experts are forecasting that global economic growth in 2020 will be reduced by 0.2% to 0.3%, while in the U.S. first quarter growth could take a 0.2% to 0.4% hit.”
USA Today: Even with the unemployment rate fairly low, these occupations have their own unemployment rates many times the national average.
Entrepreneur: Odds are that someone has helped you along your entrepreneurship journey – so why not pay it forward? Here’s some advice from five entrepreneurs on how they make a difference.
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About Lauren Detweiler
I am equal parts marketer, traveler, and writer, and I've been doing all three for as long as I can remember. I have spent most of my time since graduating university traveling and working remotely in Africa and Europe. My passion lies in conveying the right messaging to the right people, and being a part of the CountingWorks and TaxBuzz team means I get to do that not only for our company, but for clients across the country as well.
