Returns Are Costing Retailers Nearly $1 Trillion—Here’s What’s Driving the Surge
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Even in a strong retail season, there’s one predictable—and costly—problem that never seems to budge: returns. And they’re not just nibbling at…
Why Some Businesses Are Thriving While Others Struggle: Inside the K-Shaped Economy
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You’ve probably heard people talking about the “K-shaped economy”—and if you’re a small business owner, you may be wondering what it actually…
2026 Predictions & Insights, Part 2: Money, Financing, and the New Rules for Small Businesses
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If Part One of this year’s Predictions series focused on how small businesses are building, growing, and adapting, Part Two gets right…
This Holiday Season is Prime Time for Expense Fraud. Here’s What to Do About It
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The holiday season brings gift-giving, celebrations, and a spike in business travel as teams race to close out the year. It also…
Why Embedded Financing Is a Strategic Growth Engine for ISVs and Home Service Contractors
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Small business contractors are bearing the brunt of one of homeowners’ biggest complaints today: the rising cost of repairs and upgrades. From…
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Maxing Out Retirement Savings the Right Way
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Entrepreneurs often face unique challenges in retirement planning. Unlike traditional employees who may have access to employer-sponsored plans, business owners must take…
Something to Rely On: Why Strong Credit Scores Are a Small Business Owner’s Most Valuable Asset
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There are tons of uncertainties in business. Embrace what is tried and true and increase your odds of success. When I started…
Stuck in a Holding Pattern? Turbocharge Your Exit Valuation with Smart EBITDA Plays
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In today’s challenging economic landscape, many private equity firms and business owners find themselves effectively in a holding pattern. Elevated interest rates,…
Innovative Financing Empowers SMBs to Grow Sales Through Every Challenge
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Small and medium business owners (SMBs) today are navigating unprecedented uncertainty. A May 2025 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston…
From Paycheck to Payoff: 7 Ways to Fund the Leap to Business Ownership
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Over the past decade, the job market has continued to erode, driving many professionals to feel the pull of business ownership, whether…
