How Small Businesses Can Beat Rising Postage Costs
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Mailing goods is essential to many businesses nationwide, but it’s becoming a pricey practice. The U.S. Postal Service is raising postage costs,…
Kicking the Dog: Mental Health, Culture, and the Real Cost of Pain Transfer
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The origin of my theory: Chia, the Farm Dog, and the Kicked Dog Theory: I was nine or 10 when my dad brought home…
The Hidden Cost of Poor Email Deliverability for Small Businesses
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As a small business owner, you value your connection with each and every customer. The cost of poor email deliverability isn’t just…
SBA Loans Are Still a Lifeline for Small Businesses: Here’s Why
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With 2026 just underway, it’s an ideal time for small business owners to review their financial health and plan for the year…
Will There Be an Entrepreneurial Surge in 2026?
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As tumultuous as the economy is, the answer to that question is surprisingly “yes,” per Intuit QuickBooks’ annual Entrepreneurship Report, released late…
73% of Businesses Suffered AI Security Incidents: Is Your Security Framework AI-Ready?
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Not so long ago, we saw highly visible events, such as conversations with mainstream chatbots ChatGPT and Grok, appearing in Google results and exposing…
AI, Automation, and the Next Chapter of Restaurant Growth
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Restaurant operators have never lacked resilience. Over the past few years, they’ve navigated supply chain disruptions, inflation, staffing shortages, shifting consumer expectations—and…
Small Business Marketing Predictions for 2026
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As we enter 2026, one message from small businesses is clear: Marketing has never been more competitive, more dynamic, or more essential…
Practical Moves Small Businesses Can Make in 2026 to Stay Ahead
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2026 could be a pretty interesting year for small businesses. Big companies will keep hogging the spotlight, sure, but being smaller…
The Small Business Employment Outlook for 2026: Good News, Bad News, and Hard Choices
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Editor’s Note: For small business owners, the employment outlook isn’t an abstract economic debate—it’s a daily, lived reality. Hiring challenges, wage pressure, shifting…
