Why AI Is Making Waves In The Job Market
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Since its inception, artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the hottest topics. While many people were impressed by its capabilities, many…
How ICE Activity Is Disrupting Small Businesses—and Local Economies—Across the U.S.
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Editor’s note: This article reflects reporting and firsthand accounts from business owners, residents, and national media. Small businesses are built on predictability—knowing…
Beating the January Sales Crunch
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For many small business owners, January is one of the toughest months of the year. After the expense-heavy holiday period, they enter…
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…
