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Credit Card Fees

Credit card fees seem minor but they add up quickly for small business owners. Navigating these costs has only gotten more complex, as POS providers partner…

Multi-Location Marketing: Breaking Free from Short-Term ROI to Drive Long-Term Growth

  For multi-location brands, the pressure to show immediate ROI often leads to a “race to the bottom.” Many marketers end up funneling budgets into hyper-local…
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New Data & Key Trends for Small Businesses to Stay Competitive

  ShipStation has released its 2025 E-commerce Delivery Benchmark Report. The report offers key insights to help small and mid-sized businesses navigate an increasingly competitive market.…
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Emerging Cybersecurity Threats May Come From Unexpected Sources

When it comes to cybercriminals and threat vectors, expect the unexpected. Experian’s 12th annual Data Breach Industry Forecast includes five predictions for 2025 covering a range of…
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Key Employment Sector Expecting Solid Growth

Driven by a positive economic environment and resilient consumer demand, the restaurant industry is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales and add more than 200,000…

Survey Says: SMBs on Economy, Inflation, AI & More

Verizon Wireless released the results of its fifth annual State of Small Business Survey back in the fall. We’ve parsed through it and have found some…
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Top Concerns Small Business Owners Face in 2025 (and How to Address Them)

Running a small business can be rewarding, but it also often is quite challenging. In 2025, with an evolving economy, technological advancements and shifting consumer demands,…

Understanding the Relationship Between Contribution Margin and EBITDA

When evaluating your company’s performance, your accountant will rely on metrics like Contribution Margin and EBITDA. These numbers reveal crucial insights into your business’s operational and…