Infographics

Small Business Trends in Visual and Graphic Form

top female entrepreneur cities

The Top Cities for Female Entrepreneurs [INFOGRAPHIC]

The number of female entrepreneurs is on the rise and (thanks in part to Lean In) so is their optimism about growth opportunities for their business. Where are the best cities …

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small business turtle

How to Ensure Longevity for Your Business [INFOGRAPHIC]

Fifty percent of American small businesses close up shop within their first year. But in 2011, more establishments opened than closed. All of these factors and more create a competitive …

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changing banks

Small Business Loans Are a Capital Problem [INFOGRAPHIC]

Securing enough capital to start a business or maintain one is often one of the most daunting tasks an entrepreneur has to face. In the graphic below, we break down …

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states

Is There Silicon Beyond the Valley? [INFOGRAPHIC]

California’s Silicon Valley is credited by many to be the epicenter of technology and innovation in the U.S., but as rental rates continue to climb in the area, startups are …

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seed money

Where the Startup Seed Money Is

As our latest Intuit Small Business Employment and Revenue Indexes show, the small business economy is seeing a very slow recovery. In this struggling economic landscape, which industries are having …

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romancing the customer

How to Make Someone Fall in Love [INFOGRAPHIC]

Whether you’re single or not, as a small business owner there’s one relationship you have to  maintain, and that’s the one with your customers. Check out the infographic below for some easy …

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How Did Small Business Perform in 2012? [INFOGRAPHIC]

There’s been much talk lately about the fiscal cliff, the state of U.S. employment, extending (or not extending) tax legislation, and how it will all affect small businesses in 2013. …

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assess your social fitness

Manage Social Media the Easy Way in 2013 [INFOGRAPHIC]

When used correctly, social media is a great (and mostly free!) communication tool for reaching new and existing customers, building word of mouth for your business, elevating your status as an …

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mobilize

How To Optimize Your Website for Mobile Viewing [INFOGRAPHIC]

In the age of “always on” and “on-the-go,” small business owners who haven’t thought about how their websites function on a mobile phone are in danger of being left behind. …

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the cost of care

What Does the Affordable Care Act Mean for Your Small Business?

The Affordable Care Act is coming in 2014, and it has a lot of small businesses wondering about what it means for them and what it will do to health …

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holiday party

Determining Holiday Bonuses — or Alternatives [INFOGRAPHIC]

The holidays evoke a giving spirit and they let us show the people close to us how much we appreciate them. That’s especially true for small business owners, who often …

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we're open image

Small Businesses Wish Big for the Holidays [INFOGRAPHIC]

For small businesses, this holiday season isn’t looking cheerful. A recent Intuit Small Business Survey found that small businesses are surviving but not thriving, and that winter is the toughest …

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payroll tax changes teaser

Potential Payroll Tax Changes to be Aware of in 2013

A new year means a new round of potential U.S. tax law changes that would impact payroll in 2013. Your main focus is on growing your small business, but not …

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superfan

Telltale Signs of a Small Business Superfan [INFOGRAPHIC]

The “buy local” trend has been gaining momentum all over the U.S. as more and more consumers are beginning to understand its positive effects on them, their community, and the …

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Making it in America: Foreign-Born Entrepreneurs [INFOGRAPHIC]

Since its foundation, the U.S. has been a country of immigrants, offering many who leave their home countries the opportunity to realize their dreams on their own terms. It takes …

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