When Everyone Is a Researcher: The New Rules of Customer Insights
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Jeff Bezos once said, “When anecdotes and data disagree, anecdotes are usually right.” This speaks directly to the reality most leaders intuitively…
The First 5 Years in the Life of Solopreneurs
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Gusto recently released a report on solo entrepreneurs in conjunction with its launch of Gusto Solo, a platform that helps solopreneurs “navigate…
The Growth Playbook: How Small Businesses Can Win
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For most small business owners, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s the challenge that keeps them up at night. Everyone wants more customers…
How Promoting From Within Leads to Sustainable Growth
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Company growth presents exciting opportunities for business owners. They can expand their customer bases, invest in marketing or work toward goals they…
What Happens When SMBs Feel Good but Can’t Predict the Future?
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The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Economic Trends Data is a monthly snapshot of how small businesses are feeling across the…
Returns Fraud: Smarter Strategies to Reduce E-commerce Losses
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Instead of traditional reactive policies and trying to figure out how to reduce product returns, learn smarter strategies that reduce costs, prevent…
The Restaurant Test Shows What Kind of Leader You Are
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When you order food, you may think it’s just about satisfying your hunger, but you’re actually revealing how you think, decide, and…
Taking Your Marketing From Effort to Impact
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Last year, I wrote about the 2024 Small Biz Now report from Constant Contact, which revealed that many small business owners were…
From Zero to Profit: Funding Your Small Business Without a Loan
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Starting a small business is a dream for many, but the financial hurdles can feel overwhelming, especially when traditional loans are out…
The 2025 Small Business Holiday GPS Plan: Smart Strategies to Win the Next 100 Days
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If you’re a small business owner staring down the final quarter of the year, it’s officially “go time.” As I write this…
