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About Joshua Sophy

Authored 6 articles.

Joshua is a journalist and editor with 15 years experience in media. A former newspaper reporter and editor, Joshua also serves as President of the Board of Directors of a curling club and is editor of a regional newsletter focused on the sport of curling in the Eastern U.S.

    Articles

  • Where Should Americans Not Travel for Business Right Now?

    Features, July 07, 2016

    American small business owners who travel abroad need to stay updated on all the latest news developments about no travel zones for U.S. citizens. Sadly, terrorism, political unrest and disease exists in just about every corner of the globe and, as an American, it’s prudent to be aware of the latest travel guidelines and restrictions. The U.S. State Department regularly issues and updates its travel restrictions for travelers.

  • Small Business Loans Bounce Back in November

    Features, December 18, 2014

    Big bank lending to small businesses rebounded in November and resumed a positive trend that has lasted much of the year. This latest data from Biz2Credit’s Small Business Lending Index should be good news to any small business owner seeking more capital to expand or diversify their operations.

  • Facebook at Work Could Rival LinkedIn, Google Drive

    Features, November 20, 2014

    Unless you’re updating the company page, using Facebook at work is frowned upon generally. But a new report suggests that Facebook is planning to invade the workplace with the intent of getting actual work done, not frittering away your day. The purported Facebook at Work would seek to challenge competition in the social media and cloud collaboration markets.

  • Yes, Top Performing Businesses Pay More in Taxes

    Features, April 21, 2014

    Do businesses pay their fair share of taxes? Should they pay more in taxes and are they paying considerably less than everyone else? Many consumers seem to believe they’re held more accountable for their income taxes than businesses, especially around tax time.

  • An Update on the Greater Opportunities for Small Business Act

    Features, April 15, 2014

    Government contracts for small businesses were discussed last week on Capitol Hill. The Greater Opportunities for Small Business Act of 2014 was written to give small businesses more opportunities to compete for federal government contract work.

  • Small Businesses Created 45% of the New Jobs in June

    News, July 29, 2013