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New Data: How SMBs are Balancing AI Fear and FOMO
The artificial intelligence (AI) hype cycle is evolving, with more businesses sharing tangible use cases and lessons learned. Although the discourse is a bit more pragmatic,…
Brand and Marketing NOV 18

The SMB’s Guide to CTV Advertising
U.S. households are cutting the cable cord and embracing streaming. In fact, 99% of U.S. households subscribe to at least one streaming service, according to Forbes,…
Brand and Marketing NOV 8

How One Up-and-Coming Wellness Brand is Using Community to Combat Stigma
Many brands, especially in CPG, are born from known challenges and pain points; they are innately designed to serve an established market need. For Brianna Bitton,…
Brand and Marketing NOV 5

American Independent Business Alliance Brings Back Annual ‘Shop Indie’ Holiday Campaign
The American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) has launched a new holiday campaign to motivate shoppers to support locally owned and independent businesses throughout the season. Shop…
Brand and Marketing NOV 4

Attention Small Businesses: Embrace Tech to Win the Holiday Retail Rush and Ensure Future Success
The holiday retail rush is upon us, and consumers are making their holiday shopping lists and checking them twice. Many businesses have been preparing for the…
Customer Experience NOV 1

Mike’s Monthly Tip: 10 Rules to a Staff Party Planned Right
Throwing an effective staff party in a pizza restaurant isn’t just about having a good time—it’s about reinforcing team spirit, rewarding hard work, and ultimately boosting…
General OCT 30

5 Things You Need to Know About Gen Z
Understanding Gen Z Employees in the Restaurant Workplace Walter Rosales knows Gen Z well. Besides raising a Gen Z son himself, Rosales is also the vice…
General OCT 30

Executive Q&A: How to Boost Holiday Sales and Loyalty Amid Inflationary Pressures
The holiday season is a critical time for all businesses, but it can be especially make-or-break for small merchants and entrepreneurs. The pressure is especially intense…
Business Planning OCT 30