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The Next Generation of Women Entrepreneurs
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Despite economic uncertainty, women launched 44% of all new U.S. businesses last year, down from 2024’s high of 49%, per new data…
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Influencer marketing isn’t just a strategy for big brands anymore. Today, small businesses are seeing real results by teaming up with micro-influencers—creators…
Small business newsletters once followed a simple playbook: send messages periodically, share updates, and hope that subscribers click through. That approach still…
Turning Constraints into Competitive Advantages: 3 Ways to Navigate Growth Through Uncertainty
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As inflation, labor challenges, competition, and evolving consumer behavior reshape the definition of success, restaurant operators are increasingly pivoting strategies or delaying…
Today, social media marketing for small businesses drives visibility, builds relationships, and generates direct sales. Customers now discover, evaluate, and purchase products…
Industry events provide businesses with valuable opportunities to showcase their brand, connect with potential clients, and build meaningful relationships. With so many…
Last month was National Small Business Month, a time we celebrated the impact small businesses make on the economy and spotlighted what’s…
Lead
Never have I ever heard someone say meetings are the favorite part of their job. But what if they did? Some meetings…
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If your team is spending hours each week placing orders, tracking invoices, and managing suppliers, your procurement process is costing more than…
Not long ago, running a successful small business meant offering a great product, providing excellent customer service, and managing the day-to-day operations….
For many business owners, the roof over their buildings is an aspect that can be easily overlooked. Yet, commercial roofing plays a…
Money
Editor’s Note: Financial headlines can change by the hour, but smart business decisions are built on more than the latest news alert….
You’ve spent years building your business, putting in the late nights and weekends, developing relationships and striving for the brass ring. You…
Inflation, rising operating costs, and economic uncertainty continue to challenge small business owners. Yet despite those pressures, many entrepreneurs aren’t simply hunkering…
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Despite economic uncertainty, women launched 44% of all new U.S. businesses last year, down from 2024’s high of 49%, per new data…
Entrepreneurship has always required optimism. But according to a new research report from ERGO NEXT Insurance, that optimism often co-exists with real…
The University of Phoenix Career Institute® recently released a national workforce research study revealing that while workers appear to be “job hugging” in…
Tech
The U.S. is in the midst of a hearing care crisis, caused by several simultaneous factors. First, the aging population is growing…
With AI advancing quickly, more companies are looking at it as a way to improve their business. AI is seen as a…
Small- and medium-sized business (SMB) owners didn’t start a business to become part-time security analysts. They built it to innovate, scale, and…
Sales
If you’re a small business owner who thinks you have a revenue problem, I won’t argue with you. But I will tell…
For many small business owners, January is one of the toughest months of the year. After the expense-heavy holiday period, they enter…

