CurrentTrendsHoliday Retail Sales Could Hit $1 Trillion. Are Small Businesses Ready? By Rieva Lesonsky October 19, 2026 3 Mins read With Election Day approaching, small businesses face another challenge: getting customers’ attention amid a flood of political advertising. And with the start… Read more
CurrentMarketingThe Holiday Shopping Days Small Businesses May Be Overlooking By Rieva Lesonsky October 19, 2026 6 Mins read Black Friday and Cyber Monday may dominate the holiday marketing calendar, but some of the best opportunities for small businesses could come… Read more
CurrentMarketingAI Shopping Agents Are Coming for Holiday Shopping. Is Your Small Business Ready? By Rieva Lesonsky October 6, 2026 7 Mins read Holiday shoppers have long turned to search engines and online marketplaces to find gifts, compare prices, and hunt for deals. This year,… Read more
CurrentTrendsHow Small Businesses Can Win Holiday Shoppers Without Outspending Big Brands By Rieva Lesonsky September 28, 2026 8 Mins read Holiday shoppers may be watching their budgets more closely this year, but that doesn’t mean small businesses have to compete by offering… Read more
CurrentTrendsRecord-Setting Holiday Sales Season By Rieva Lesonsky January 19, 2026 2 Mins read 2025 holiday retail sales are “in line” with the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) forecast, bolstered by “strong growth in December,” according to… Read more
CurrentStartupHoliday Crowds, Cyber Threats, and Winter Weather: What Small Businesses Should Watch For By Rieva Lesonsky December 15, 2025 3 Mins read The holidays may be a boon for business, but they’re also a magnet for risk. Small business owners face everything from staffing… Read more
CurrentTrendsHoliday Sales Wrap-Up By Rieva Lesonsky November 17, 2025 3 Mins read Over the last several weeks, we’ve learned a lot about holiday sales, including that online sales are expected to climb and that… Read more
CurrentTrendsNew Consumer Holiday Shopping Behaviors By Rieva Lesonsky November 10, 2025 4 Mins read If you’re a retailer—in-store or online—are you preparing for the surge of shoppers headed your way? If you’re concerned about consumers not… Read more
CurrentTechnologyHoliday Rush, Holiday Risks: How Small Businesses Can Stay Secure By Rieva Lesonsky November 10, 2025 4 Mins read The holiday season brings a welcome surge in customers and sales for small businesses—but it also ushers in new challenges. Longer hours,… Read more
CurrentTrendsConsumers Plan to Spend More This Holiday Season By Rieva Lesonsky October 27, 2025 2 Mins read A few weeks ago, we discussed a report about the positive outlook for online sales this holiday season. To build on this… Read more