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Your first 90 days as a Chief Compliance Officer are behind you. The initial assessments are complete, systems are operational, and you’ve…
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Marketing
The following is a lightly edited excerpt from Chapter 1 of Ray and Steve’s new book, Podcasting for Small Business. To podcast,…
As you read this, millions of Americans are getting ready to spend money—hopefully in your stores and restaurants and on your websites….
What’s one thing consumers see more of during the holidays than sweaters, snowmen, or ornaments? That’s right, gift cards. They’re in the…
This holiday season, shoppers are shifting toward giving fewer, more meaningful gifts that truly reflect recipients’ values and lifestyles. Eco-friendly, thoughtfully designed…
Most small and mid-size business (SMBs) owners aren’t marketers by trade. Taking on marketing tasks while simultaneously running your business can be…
The holiday season transforms ordinary shipping boxes into vehicles of anticipation. For small business owners, this presents a critical opportunity to alter…
Lead
Scaling Innovation: The Lure of the Free
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This article is excerpted from Scaling Innovation: How Smart Companies Architect Profitable Growth. For the startup company seeking to scale innovation, the…
Manage
The “Tax” of Manual Workflows: Outdated Documentation Costs SMBs Time, Money, and Growth
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Every small business owner knows the feeling: your to-do list is endless, your team is stretched thin, and yet the paperwork keeps…
Despite an organization’s best intentions, most change efforts fail. You probably already know this. Depending on the study, most researchers find that…
Conflict is an inevitable part of doing business. Whether you’re a startup founder navigating a disagreement with a partner, a small business…
Money
Something to Rely On: Why Strong Credit Scores Are a Small Business Owner’s Most Valuable Asset
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There are tons of uncertainties in business. Embrace what is tried and true and increase your odds of success. When I started…
In today’s challenging economic landscape, many private equity firms and business owners find themselves effectively in a holding pattern. Elevated interest rates,…
Small and medium business owners (SMBs) today are navigating unprecedented uncertainty. A May 2025 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston…
Trends
Real Simple recently reported on the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association’s (NKBA) 2026 Kitchen Trends Report, which predicts the most popular kitchen…
Over the last several weeks, we’ve learned a lot about holiday sales, including that online sales are expected to climb and that…
If you’re a retailer—in-store or online—are you preparing for the surge of shoppers headed your way? If you’re concerned about consumers not…
Tech
When artificial intelligence (AI) was first introduced into the workplace, it was quickly embraced by big businesses. AI seemed as if it…
AI as the New Creative Partner: How Small Businesses Are Using Technology to Amplify Imagination
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Artificial intelligence is no longer the domain of tech giants; it’s now a powerful tool helping small business owners dream bigger, create…
There’s a familiar pattern in compliance leadership: you know there’s a better way to handle mobile communications, but the immediate pressure to…
Sales
Unlock the secrets of sales mastery with real-world success stories featuring top sales enablement tools. This article offers practical insights from seasoned…
Imagine a world where your sales team’s productivity takes off with the power of a single tool. In this in-depth guide, top…
