How Budget Season Can Be One of the Strongest Growth Levers for Businesses
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As businesses enter the early stages of 2026 planning, many leaders find themselves engaged in the same annual ritual: reviewing past spending,…
Are AI Cover Letters Breaking Dev Hiring for Small Businesses?
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Not long ago, a cover letter did a simple job: It proved a candidate cared enough to spend time. It also offered…
SEC 2026 Examination Priorities: What Financial Services Firms Need to Know
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The SEC’s Division of Examinations has released its Fiscal Year 2026 Examination Priorities, a comprehensive document addressing investment advisers, broker-dealers, and numerous…
The “20-Hour Rule:” How to Reclaim a Full Work Week Without Hiring a Full-Time Team
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There is a myth in small business culture that says, “If I want it done right, I have to do it myself.” We…
Avoiding Early Chaos: The Trade Management Practices Every New CPG Brand Needs
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For many emerging consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, trade spend doesn’t feel like the thing that’s going to make or break you…
The Leadership Skill No One Talks About: Knowing When to Quit
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From early childhood, we’re taught to persevere, never give up, and push through when the going gets tough. We’re conditioned to believe…
Record-Setting Holiday Sales Season
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2025 holiday retail sales are “in line” with the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) forecast, bolstered by “strong growth in December,” according to…
From Underdog to Category Leader: The Playbook for Scaling an Emerging Brand
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It’s every entrepreneur’s dream to take an emerging brand and scale it to become a category leader. There are three legs to…
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…
