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Two professionals in a bright office discussing a small business buy-sell agreement with their attorney.

Protecting Your Business in Case of Death, Disability, or Divorce

For businesses with multiple owners, the best way to address death, disability, and divorce is through a buy-sell agreement.
News JUL 14
A shop attendant in a yellow shirt and green apron holds a card reader as a customer in a maroon shirt hands over a credit card in a vibrant plant shop. The image highlights a retail transaction, symbolizing the impact of credit card swipe fee reform on small businesses.

Small Businesses Need Credit Card ‘Swipe’ Fee Reform the Most

While swipe fees affect all merchants, small businesses are hit the hardest. The Credit Card Competition Act aims to level the playing field.
News JUL 10
Smiling small business owner managing finances with a calculator and notebook while talking on the phone, surrounded by plants, symbolizing effective cash flow management for small businesses in a relaxed work environment.

Key Principles of Cash Flow Management for Small Businesses

It may be tempting to focus solely on revenue, but cash flow management ensures sustainability over time.
News JUL 7
Chalkboard sign outside a small business advertising fresh goat's milk cheeses, showcasing effective small business advertising tips with a welcoming storefront.

How to Advertise on a Budget: Tips for Small Businesses

Advertising as a small business is not about having the biggest budget — it’s about being strategic, authentic, and adaptable.
News JUL 3
A workplace safety incident in a small business setting: a woman in a high-visibility vest makes an emergency call while a man provides first aid to an injured worker in an industrial environment.

One Preventable Injury Could Cost Your Small Business $20,000

Workplace safety might not always be top of mind, but ignoring it could be one of the most expensive mistakes you make.
News JUN 30

Turn Emails into Profit Machines for Your Small Business

While social platforms fluctuate and algorithms change, email gives small business owners a reliable, cost-effective, and measurable way to connect with customers.
News JUN 27
Entrepreneur in a green apron packaging artisanal soap in eco-friendly materials, showcasing small business quality and sustainability.

Grow Your Business by Emphasizing Quality and Sustainability

Drawing inspiration from Levi's, small business owners can learn to capitalize on their greatest assets: quality and sustainability.
News JUN 26
A young workman wearing a safety vest gives a tour of a factory to a suited businessman considering the pros and cons of local vs. global suppliers for his small business.

Local vs. Global Suppliers: What’s Best for Your Small Business?

Explore the pros and cons of local vs. global suppliers to find the perfect sourcing strategy for your small business.
News JUN 22
Person sitting cross-legged with a laptop and coffee cup, surrounded by plants and a shelving unit, symbolizing a relaxed and productive workspace for small business owners exploring MarTech for small businesses.

How to Build an Affordable Martech Stack for Small Businesses

Small businesses today can build a marketing technology (martech) stack that enables them to engage with prospects and customers more efficiently.
News JUN 20