Retail’s Real Story is About What’s Happening on the Ground
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At last month’s National Retail Federation (NRF) annual meeting, AI seemed to dominate the conversations. But the biggest future of retail story…
Small Business Owners Plan to Spend More on Marketing in 2026
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The just-released Small Business Now report for Q1 from Constant Contact reveals that small business owners are meeting today’s economic headwinds with…
What U.S. Control of TikTok Will Mean for Influencers and Social Media Marketers
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If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably heard that TikTok will sell its U.S. operations to a new, mostly American-backed investment…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Hidden Cost of Poor Email Deliverability for Small Businesses
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As a small business owner, you value your connection with each and every customer. The cost of poor email deliverability isn’t just…
Small Business Marketing Predictions for 2026
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As we enter 2026, one message from small businesses is clear: Marketing has never been more competitive, more dynamic, or more essential…
