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Square Seller? Here’s How to Get a $10K Small Business Grant

A barista in a coffee shop offers a cardboard tray with two takeaway coffee cups and a loyalty card featuring circular stamps, promoting small business loyalty programs.

Create a Loyalty Program That Keeps Customers Coming Back

Whether simple punch cards, app-based, software, or e-commerce systems, there are tools any sized small business owner can deploy.
Brand and Marketing AUG 21
A storefront window with bold white text reading "Prime retail space" and "Available now," set against a dark reflective background. The scene includes a busy commercial street with pedestrians and shop facades, emphasizing a prime location. Perfect for illustrating lease negotiation tips in a bustling retail environment.

Lease Negotiation Tips for Small Business Success

A single lease negotiation mistake can cost your business thousands of dollars annually — or worse, force you to close when unexpected expenses arise.
Business Planning AUG 19
A modern café with stacked chairs on tables, pendant lights, and a man sitting on a raised platform using his smartphone. The scene reflects a small business managing fixed costs by optimizing space and resources during non-operational hours.

Understanding Fixed Costs: A Guide for Small Business Owners

Learn what fixed costs are, why they matter, and proven strategies to reduce them.
Business Planning AUG 18
A modern café scene illustrating the 80/20 rule, where a small group of loyal customers drives the majority of revenue. The image shows a bustling environment with a customer interacting with staff at the counter, emphasizing the importance of focusing on high-value customers to optimize revenue from top customers.

Why 80% of Your Revenue Comes from 20% of Your Customers

Ever wondered why some customers seem to keep your business thriving while others barely move the needle? You're witnessing the 80/20 rule in action.
Customer Experience AUG 15
A senior man stands in a flower shop, using a laptop to apply for small business grants, while a young woman carefully wraps flowers in the background.

5 Small Business Grants to Apply for Right Now [August 2025]

Whether you're launching a new venture, expanding your offerings, or facing unexpected setbacks, having access to additional financial resources can make a world of difference.
Business Planning AUG 13
A small business owner at a desk with a laptop, surrounded by office supplies and storage boxes, learning how to secure customer data.

Hackers Want Your Customer Data — Here’s How to Protect It

As a small business owner, it's important for you to understand how to secure customer data like addresses, phone numbers, and payment details.
Customer Experience AUG 11
A waitress gazes thoughtfully out of a window, symbolizing the emotional and operational challenges businesses face due to the impact of tariffs.

Businesses Take Profitability Hit as Stressed Consumers Buy Less

Rising costs driven by tariffs are reshaping how global consumers live, shop, and engage with brands.
Customer Experience AUG 8
Two smiling Gen Z employees in a modern hair salon, standing together with a friendly pose, showcasing teamwork and a welcoming workplace environment.

Understanding Gen Z Employees: A Guide for Small Businesses

Gen Z employees bring their own unique set of characteristics, values, and expectations to the job.
Business Planning AUG 7

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A smiling man, likely a small business owner, stands behind a wooden counter in his shop. He wears a dark blue t-shirt and a white apron, holding a stack of papers in one hand while interacting with a sleek silver laptop. A modern white point-of-sale system is visible on the counter. The background features rustic wooden shelves filled with neatly organized items like paper bags, twine, and decorative trinkets. The scene conveys a professional and welcoming atmosphere, representing the dedication and daily operations of small business owners. This image aligns with the theme of the Square small business grant, showcasing the hardworking individuals it aims to support.

Square Seller? Here’s How to Get a $10K Small Business Grant

A storefront window with bold white text reading "Prime retail space" and "Available now," set against a dark reflective background. The scene includes a busy commercial street with pedestrians and shop facades, emphasizing a prime location. Perfect for illustrating lease negotiation tips in a bustling retail environment.

Lease Negotiation Tips for Small Business Success

A modern café with stacked chairs on tables, pendant lights, and a man sitting on a raised platform using his smartphone. The scene reflects a small business managing fixed costs by optimizing space and resources during non-operational hours.

Understanding Fixed Costs: A Guide for Small Business Owners

A senior man stands in a flower shop, using a laptop to apply for small business grants, while a young woman carefully wraps flowers in the background.

5 Small Business Grants to Apply for Right Now [August 2025]

A small business owner at a desk with a laptop, surrounded by office supplies and storage boxes, learning how to secure customer data.

Hackers Want Your Customer Data — Here’s How to Protect It