Resilience in Business Ownership: 3 Tips for Scaling During Economic Downturns
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When I opened my first D1 Training facility in 2008, the headlines painted a grim picture: banks collapsing, unemployment surging, and families…
What Small Businesses Can Learn from Luxury Brands
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As I noted several weeks ago, the Lipstick Index reveals when consumers can’t afford to buy actual luxury products, so they spend…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Provisions Small Businesses Need to Know
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The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act introduced sweeping federal tax reform, including provisions that can dramatically impact business decisions and tax…
How POS Data Can Level Up Top‑Performing Employees and Inventory
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Independent restaurants are sitting on a gold mine of data. Point of Sale systems aren’t just ringing up tickets—they’re quietly tracking who’s…
What Your Sales Team Needs to Know About Cybersecurity
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An online presence is crucial for thriving businesses today, which means cybersecurity now influences revenue as much as product quality and pricing….
Resetting the Culture: Why “Connectors Get Paid” Is the Future of Networking
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We live in a time where attention is currency, self-promotion is rampant, and true generosity is often overshadowed by the hustle of…
How To Be a Sought-After Thought Leader
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Small business leaders typically hold many titles. Every day, they operate as CEO, CFO, product development lead, collections agent, human resources manager,…
The Power of Financial Automation
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Over a decade ago, I interviewed a young entrepreneur launching a new payroll service for small businesses. When I asked why—given the…
4 Sales & Marketing Tips To Take Your Small Business Further
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Running a small business usually means wearing many hats—owner, manager, marketer, and salesperson all at once. Our software company started as a…
It Will be a Jolly Holiday for Online Businesses
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Adobe just released its 2025 holiday season online shopping forecast, covering the period from November 1 to December 31. A Glowing Holiday…
