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small businesses are using AI tools but have concerns about their team skills and expertise.

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,…

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,…

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,…

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…
Even small and medium-sized businesses can use technology to win this holiday season.

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…

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…
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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…
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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…