Holiday Hiring Isn’t Enough — You Need to Prepare Your Team
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Hiring seasonal help is only half the battle. Before new employees start handling orders, answering customer questions, or processing returns, they need…
Millions Want to Start a Business. So, What’s Stopping Them?
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Millions of Americans — 54% or 145 million to be precise — have “seriously considered starting a business,” according to recent research…
The Independent Workforce Is Changing — and So Is the Way Companies Hire
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Independent work is no longer just about freelancing, side hustles, or earning extra money. A growing number of Americans are building full-time…
Small Business Owners Are Surprisingly Optimistic About 2027. Here’s Why.
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Small business owners have plenty of reasons to be cautious. Inflation continues to squeeze profits, operating costs remain high, and economic uncertainty…
Holiday Retail Sales Could Hit $1 Trillion. Are Small Businesses Ready?
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With Election Day approaching, small businesses face another challenge: getting customers’ attention amid a flood of political advertising. And with the start…
Women Are Starting Businesses at Record Rates. But Are They Growing?
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October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and there’s plenty to celebrate. Women launched 49% of all new U.S. businesses in 2024,…
What Small Business Owners Should Do Now to Prepare Financially for 2027
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October is National Financial Planning Month, but small business owners have an even better reason to take a close look at their…
The 10-Year Treasury Yield Is Rising. Here’s What It Means for Small Businesses
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The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note has climbed above 5% (as I write this) reaching levels not seen in more…
Could Your Ad Be Sending a Message You Never Intended?
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An advertisement can look perfectly reasonable to the people who created it — and communicate something entirely different to the people who…
The U.S.-Canada Trade War Is Escalating. What Should Small Businesses Do Now?
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If you’re a small business owner on either side of the U.S.-Canadian border, you’re likely deeply aware of the fundamental shift in…
