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
CurrentTrendsIt Will be a Jolly Holiday for Online Businesses By Rieva Lesonsky October 13, 2025 2 Mins read Adobe just released its 2025 holiday season online shopping forecast, covering the period from November 1 to December 31. A Glowing Holiday… Read more
CurrentMarketingFrom Invisible to Unmissable: Preparing Your Business for Early Holiday Shoppers By Alicia Pringle, Network Solutions October 8, 2025 6 Mins read Small businesses that don’t strategize for the shift in new shopping behaviors risk becoming invisible when the holiday rush starts. This year,… Read more
CurrentMarketingThe Art of the Holiday Hustle: Lessons from a Boutique Fine Jeweler By Shahla Karimi December 19, 2024 4 Mins read We’re in the thick of the holiday season, and for small business owners like me, it’s the busiest—and most rewarding—time of the… Read more
CurrentMarketingHow to Amp Up Your Business’ Holiday Outreach By David Wachs November 25, 2024 2 Mins read Go beyond “Happy Holidays” to make a lasting impact! It’s that time of year for businesses to put a focus on their holiday… Read more