Kathryn Smith

Kathryn Smith is a writer, registered nurse and mompreneur with extensive experience in the healthcare, public policy and travel and tourism spheres. She grew up in Tokyo, Japan, where her first job as a sixteen-year-old was teaching English to homemakers and businessmen. She lives in Portland, Maine with her husband and son, Pascal.

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ADA Lawsuits Go After Small Biz Sites, Beware of Grinches this Holiday Season

Welcome to the Small Business Run Down. Each day, we bring you stories that impact small business owners and their workforce.

by Kathryn Smith
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The minimum wage debate, Maine looks to bolster SMB, and gun violence and safety in the workplace

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by Kathryn Smith
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Remember to register to vote, plus Google launches undercover SMB PDX project

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by Kathryn Smith
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How to Talk to Your Kids About College

What comes after high school can be both an exciting and scary time — taking the time to talk to your child about going to college will prepare everyone for that next step.

by Kathryn Smith
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How the crackdown on vaping hurts small biz, driving down health care, bankruptcy costs

Welcome to the Small Business Run Down. Each day, we bring you stories that impact small business owners and their workforce.

by Kathryn Smith
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Denver Eyeing Minimum Wage Increase, Future of Work, plus Contracting Ebola is not ADA Protected

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by Kathryn Smith
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CA finalizes privacy act, high price of high-interest loans, and cyber attacks

Welcome to the Small Business Run Down. Each day, we bring you stories that impact small business owners and their workforce.

by Kathryn Smith
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California changing rules of gig economy, ghosting on the first day of work, and holiday hiring has begun

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Cleveland and Kiva team up, SBO optimism is down, and EEOC scraps pay data rule

Welcome to the Small Business Run Down. Each day, we bring you stories that impact small business owners and their workforce

by Kathryn Smith
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Working from the Hospital

When Kathryn was 20 weeks into her pregnancy, doctors told her to 'prepare for the worst.' Her unborn child was diagnosed with a heart condition. As she’s her own boss, she did what so many people do when faced with hardship, continue to work.

by Kathryn Smith