New survey shows business owners remain optimistic
Business owners remain optimistic about the state of the economy and their own growth prospects, according to the latest monthly survey from the National Federation of Independent Business. The October reading of 107.4 in the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index continued a two-year trend of business owners feeling upbeat about where the economy is headed and […]
Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week
Global Entrepreneurship Week is Nov. 12-18. The week, which is celebrated in 170 countries, is a chance to celebrate the risk-taking small business owners who put everything on the line to follow their passion and start a business. In honor of Global Entrepreneurship Week, here are some facts about small businesses in Delaware: There are […]
New report: Veterans face greater challenges in getting business loans than other business owners
A new report from the Small Business Administration and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds veterans have a harder time getting financing for their business than do non-veteran business owners. Sixty percent of vets reported that when they sought financing for their business– either a loan, line of credit or cash advance — […]
Celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week
It’s National Veterans Small Business Week (Nov. 5-9) and we salute the more than 7,200 veteran-owned businesses in Delaware. Veteran-owned businesses are an important part of Delaware’s small business environment. Indeed, a larger percentage of businesses in Delaware are owned by veterans than in the United States as a whole. These five industries account for the […]
Learn from women business owners and tech innovators at Women in DE Innovation & Technology Day
Are you a woman business owner, or are you a woman working in technology? This don’t-miss event is your chance to learn from successful women about how they built their business and to network with women in the technology field. What: Women in DE Innovation & Technology Day When: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. […]
Upcoming conference to help women business owners grow their business
Delaware has no shortage of successful women business owners, including ranking No. 4 in the U.S. when it comes to their increasing economic clout. At the annual Women’s Leadership Conference you’ll hear from some of the outstanding women in Delaware business who will offer advice on making your company even more successful. What: New Castle County Chamber of […]
5 things small business should know about today’s Latino Summit
The state of Delaware spent $314.3 million in the last fiscal year on contracts with small and diverse businesses, including those owned by women, minorities and veterans. The large spending figure — a 9.4 percent increase from FY 2017 — presents a huge opportunity for small businesses. That was a key takeaway from a panel […]
Newark: Hotbed for start ups
Technical.ly Delaware recently ranked the top 10 startups based in Newark. Given Newark is home to the University of Delaware, it’s no surprise that many of these have some connection to UD, whether they were started by students or alumni or nurtured at UD’s Horn Entrepreneurship program. Solar energy company SHIO and medical device maker […]
All in the Family: Delaware business owners share the secrets of running a successful family business on Nov. 14
It’s not easy keeping a family business going for several generations, but four successful small business owners share how they do it at a program sponsored by the Delaware Small Business Development Center and Delaware Business Times. What: Family Business Series: Family Businesses Tell Their Stories When: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Nov. 14 Where: Hagley […]
Conference details economic development efforts in three Delaware counties
Economic development officials and business leaders from across Delaware turned out Tuesday for the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s “Developing Delaware” conference in Dover. The speakers included Delaware Division of Small Business Director Damian DeStefano, who discussed the role of the new Division and how it works with the new Delaware Prosperity Partnership. The conference also included […]
