Small Businesses Didn’t Just Survive in 2025—They Flourished in Smaller Cities
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For years, we’ve been told that America’s biggest cities are the epicenters of entrepreneurship. They attract the talent, capital, and headlines. But…
Group Health Insurance is Hurting Small Businesses. It's Time for a New Approach.
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Offering competitive health benefits is still one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses. According to the 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey from KFF, 59% of small firms…
Returns Are Costing Retailers Nearly $1 Trillion—Here’s What’s Driving the Surge
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Even in a strong retail season, there’s one predictable—and costly—problem that never seems to budge: returns. And they’re not just nibbling at…
A Look Ahead at the Employee Engagement Trends Shaping 2026
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After a decade of declining employee engagement, the cracks in traditional management models are growing. Gallup reports that employee engagement has fallen…
How Your Startup or Small Business Can Succeed in 2026
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How Small Business Can Win in 2026, an important report from LinkedIn, offers an optimistic outlook for the future of small businesses. But,…
Predictions 2026: What AI Will Really Mean for Small Businesses
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of how small businesses operate—but not everyone is on board yet. Survey results vary (see below…
Super Saturday Still Matters, But the Real Holiday Surge May Come After
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Retailers are looking forward to Super Saturday, which is tomorrow (12/20). But will it be as lucrative as anticipated? Likely yes. The…
Why Some Businesses Are Thriving While Others Struggle: Inside the K-Shaped Economy
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You’ve probably heard people talking about the “K-shaped economy”—and if you’re a small business owner, you may be wondering what it actually…
A Practical Guide to Using AI for Content Marketing and SEO—Without the Hype
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For many small business owners and solopreneurs, AI feels like it’s moving faster than their ability to keep up. New tools, new…
2026 Predictions & Insights, Part 2: Money, Financing, and the New Rules for Small Businesses
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If Part One of this year’s Predictions series focused on how small businesses are building, growing, and adapting, Part Two gets right…
