Guess Who’s Shopping? The Latest on Consumer Attitudes
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The latest Consumer Pulse survey from McKinsey & Company shows that consumers are of two minds—embracing new habits and reverting to old…
Preparing For Your First Investor
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This column, which originally appeared in May 2009, is one of the most requested and reprinted “Succeeding in Your Business” columns, especially…
5 Tips to Overcome Cybersecurity Threats as a Small Business
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Today more than ever, the need for a cybersecurity plan is imperative. As technology advances and hackers become more skilled, cybersecurity threats…
3 Ways to Support Women-Owned Businesses Throughout the Year
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We all know the pandemic has been difficult for small businesses. It’s no surprise that is especially true for women-owned small businesses…
Sticker Shock: Consumers are Dining Out Less, But Spending More
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We last checked in on the restaurant industry a few months ago, reporting that January visits were down 2%. That decline stuck….
Small Businesses Remain Resilient Amid Labor Shortage
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Small businesses to double-down on workforce hiring, training and pay; look to banks for mentorship, payment reliability, credit card rewards. Nearly half…
Financial Planning & Analysis is an Untapped Superpower
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Small- and medium-sized businesses have felt the strains of the COVID-19 era more than most. These pandemic pain-points have heightened the need…
New Challenges Emerge as Businesses Continue the Pandemic Comeback
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Kabbage from American Express has been tracking recovery trends and growth outlook of U.S. small businesses. Polling 563 small business leaders, our latest…
Employee Onboarding Process: Best Practices, Checklist, and Tools
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A successful employee onboarding process is essential to providing all the key tools needed for a positive start to a new role….
The Sporting Life
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We’re in for “the most normal spring sports season in three years,” says The NPD Group, a consumer research company. It reports…
