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Scaling Smart: Lessons from BrüMate on Building a Business That Moves at the Speed of Innovation

By Rieva Lesonsky

October 29, 2025

3 Mins read

Every entrepreneur dreams of that moment when growth takes off—when the product resonates, sales climb, and the team expands. But rapid success…

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Small Business Owners: Are You Overlooking Key Financial Wellness Perks?

By Tim Cowart, CFO, Ubiquity

October 28, 2025

4 Mins read

Why Retirement Plans Are the Hidden Driver of Team Retention and Profitability Small business owners understand that when their employees thrive, their…

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The Bullish Case for Main Street: Why Small Businesses Are the Backbone of the U.S. Economy

By Andrew Stern

October 23, 2025

2 Mins read

Walk down any Main Street in the U.S., and you’ll see them—nearly 35 million small businesses shaping neighborhoods and driving local economies….

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Hidden Profits

By Jamie Trull

October 23, 2025

4 Mins read

This article is excerpted from Hidden Profit: Take Control of Your Finances, Stop Leaving Money on the Table, and Create Abundance in Your Business….

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Protect Your Small Business From Fraud

By Rieva Lesonsky

October 22, 2025

2 Mins read

Years ago, I met a friend for lunch. She had been a successful and savvy business owner for years. So, I was…

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Why Finance Teams in Small Businesses Don’t Need Traditional Business Intelligence

By John Toman

October 22, 2025

4 Mins read

Business intelligence (BI) is one of the most overused—and misunderstood—terms in modern financial operations. It often conjures up images of complex dashboards…

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Resilience in Business Ownership: 3 Tips for Scaling During Economic Downturns

By Steve Snider, Owner, D1 Training

October 21, 2025

3 Mins read

When I opened my first D1 Training facility in 2008, the headlines painted a grim picture: banks collapsing, unemployment surging, and families…

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Provisions Small Businesses Need to Know

By Dave Hanson, Tax Partner, Aprio

October 20, 2025

5 Mins read

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act introduced sweeping federal tax reform, including provisions that can dramatically impact business decisions and tax…

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The Power of Financial Automation

By Rieva Lesonsky

October 15, 2025

2 Mins read

Over a decade ago, I interviewed a young entrepreneur launching a new payroll service for small businesses. When I asked why—given the…

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What Every CFO Should Know About Sales Tax Risk: And How to Eliminate It Before It Hits Your Bottom Line

By Mike Sanders, co-founder and CEO, CereTax

October 2, 2025

6 Mins read

Sales tax compliance isn’t just a back-office function. It’s a strategic vulnerability. For CFOs and finance leaders, the risk is bigger than…

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