Mike Ford, CEO, Skydeo, Author at Small Business Currents

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How Fashion and Beauty Brands are Dominating Live Commerce (and What You Can Steal from Them)

By Mike Ford, CEO, Skydeo

January 30, 2026

4 Mins read

Fashion and beauty didn’t adopt live shopping; they defined it. From TikTok takeovers to slick on-site tutorials, these industries have turned video…

Current Startup

Is Now a Good Time to Start a Business? Advice for Startups and Existing Small Business Owners

By Rieva Lesonsky

January 29, 2026

3 Mins read

The start of a new year often brings a surge of motivation—especially for people thinking about starting a business. The first months…

The New Playbook: How Emotional Connections Drive Customer Engagement & Loyalty

By Derek Gwaltney, Founder and CEO of Atlas Experiences

January 29, 2026

4 Mins read

The best customers are the ones who keep coming back. They purchase a product they love, enjoy an incredible meal at a…

Current Marketing

How to Build Trust in Your Online Business

By Devin Partida

January 28, 2026

3 Mins read

Building trust in a completely online business presents unique challenges. Since nearly all interactions occur on-screen, brands must earn credibility through clarity,…

Current Just In!Marketing

Is TikTok Now Safe to Use? A Small Business Funder Urges Caution

By Rieva Lesonsky

January 27, 2026

1 Mins read

Are you a current TikTok user, or were you waiting for the China-founded company to be sold before signing on? If you…

Current Technology

Why AI Is Making Waves In The Job Market

By Brian Wallace

January 27, 2026

3 Mins read

Since its inception, artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the hottest topics. While many people were impressed by its capabilities, many…

Current Lead Trends

How ICE Activity Is Disrupting Small Businesses—and Local Economies—Across the U.S.

By Rieva Lesonsky

January 26, 2026

8 Mins read

Editor’s note: This article reflects reporting and firsthand accounts from business owners, residents, and national media. Small businesses are built on predictability—knowing…

Current Sales Trends

Beating the January Sales Crunch

By Rieva Lesonsky

January 26, 2026

3 Mins read

For many small business owners, January is one of the toughest months of the year. After the expense-heavy holiday period, they enter…

How Budget Season Can Be One of the Strongest Growth Levers for Businesses

By Linda Farha, Founder, Zenergy Communications

January 26, 2026

3 Mins read

As businesses enter the early stages of 2026 planning, many leaders find themselves engaged in the same annual ritual: reviewing past spending,…

Current Manage Technology

Are AI Cover Letters Breaking Dev Hiring for Small Businesses?

By Vikas Aditya, CEO, HackerEarth

January 26, 2026

5 Mins read

Not long ago, a cover letter did a simple job: It proved a candidate cared enough to spend time. It also offered…

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