America’s Super Bowl Plans
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A new survey from RetailMeNot reveals some interesting stats about Sunday’s Super Bowl LX game (yes, the Super Bowl turns 60 this…
A Fresh Financial Start: What to Do After Holiday Spending Adds Up
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For many people, the first few months of a new year come with a mix of relief and reckoning. The holidays are…
Leadership Agility and Self-Awareness: The Two Skills Every Founder Needs to Scale and Attract Private Equity Capital
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Many successful small businesses start with one person doing it all. The founder handles sales, finances, and customer relations, and keeps everything…
Welcome to the Era of “Interest Media”
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Every January, the National Retail Federation (NRF) hosts Retail’s Big Show in New York City. In one of the breakout sessions at…
Gen Z Isn’t Chasing the Ladder: What Small Businesses Can Learn from Insurance’s Talent Crisis
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In a time of TikTok side hustles and post-pandemic pivots, the playbook for what makes a good job “good” is unraveling, being…
How Fashion and Beauty Brands are Dominating Live Commerce (and What You Can Steal from Them)
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Fashion and beauty didn’t adopt live shopping; they defined it. From TikTok takeovers to slick on-site tutorials, these industries have turned video…
Is Now a Good Time to Start a Business? Advice for Startups and Existing Small Business Owners
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The start of a new year often brings a surge of motivation—especially for people thinking about starting a business. The first months…
The New Playbook: How Emotional Connections Drive Customer Engagement & Loyalty
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The best customers are the ones who keep coming back. They purchase a product they love, enjoy an incredible meal at a…
How to Build Trust in Your Online Business
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Building trust in a completely online business presents unique challenges. Since nearly all interactions occur on-screen, brands must earn credibility through clarity,…
Is TikTok Now Safe to Use? A Small Business Funder Urges Caution
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Are you a current TikTok user, or were you waiting for the China-founded company to be sold before signing on? If you…
