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This holiday season, shoppers are shifting toward giving fewer, more meaningful gifts that truly reflect recipients’ values and lifestyles. Eco-friendly, thoughtfully designed…
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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…
Balancing Influence: How to Build Trust in Paid Promotions in the Age of Savvy Consumers
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Influencer marketing isn’t new to brands, but companies must think strategically about how they want to use influencers in their marketing plans. As…
We live in a time where attention is currency, self-promotion is rampant, and true generosity is often overshadowed by the hustle of…
Running a small business usually means wearing many hats—owner, manager, marketer, and salesperson all at once. Our software company started as a…
Lead
The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Economic Trends Data is a monthly snapshot of how small businesses are feeling across the…
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Early sales and strong branding can get a small business off the ground, but maintaining momentum takes more than customer enthusiasm. Growth…
Every business has metrics to track performance—revenue growth, productivity rates, and employee retention are the most common examples. But underneath these metrics…
Whether you are about to hire your first employee or you are expanding your organization, consider redesigning your onboarding process. A few…
Money
The state and local tax (SALT) deduction has always been a political flashpoint, but its impact goes far beyond politics. With Congress…
Scaling Smart: Lessons from BrüMate on Building a Business That Moves at the Speed of Innovation
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Every entrepreneur dreams of that moment when growth takes off—when the product resonates, sales climb, and the team expands. But rapid success…
Why Retirement Plans Are the Hidden Driver of Team Retention and Profitability Small business owners understand that when their employees thrive, their…
Trends
A few weeks ago, we discussed a report about the positive outlook for online sales this holiday season. To build on this…
As I noted several weeks ago, the Lipstick Index reveals when consumers can’t afford to buy actual luxury products, so they spend…
Adobe just released its 2025 holiday season online shopping forecast, covering the period from November 1 to December 31. A Glowing Holiday…
Tech
Cybercrime is no longer a distant threat reserved for large corporations or government entities. Increasingly, small businesses are finding themselves in the…
Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. For businesses still running Windows 10 PCs, it means they will no…
An online presence is crucial for thriving businesses today, which means cybersecurity now influences revenue as much as product quality and pricing….
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…

