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The Key to Thriving in Today’s Economy? Customer Trust

Small Business Momentum Picks Up, Sales Grow 3.5% Year Over Year

Consumer spending is changing rapidly, largely due to economic uncertainty. But that hasn’t stopped small businesses from seeing a 3.5% boost in sales year over year,…
Business Planning AUG 13
Nearly two decades since the earliest content creators established their role in our digital-first society, we’re seeing a return to the scrappy, low-budget media of influencing’s earliest days.

The Rise of Lo-Fi Content: What it is and Why it’s Dominating Influencer Marketing

This article was initially published on Retail TouchPoints. Since the earliest days of online influencers in the late 2000s, internet stardom has taken many forms. From…
Brand and Marketing AUG 6
A large number of businesses fail due to inadequate capital management and the ability to predict when and how much financing they need. AI is changing that.

How AI is Transforming Financial Management for SMBs

The success of a small business depends on a healthy cash flow. Small businesses often don’t have the resources to effectively manage it. Business owners are…
Finance and Growth AUG 6

Mike’s Monthly Tip: Paired Employee Incentive

Seeking Paired Interests Everyone wants to be good at their job. Really, they do, but employees easily become complacent when they get used to their hourly…
General JUL 30
With 11 locations and more on the horizon, Winfield Street Coffee has had to invest in new technology, including a new POS, to improve operations.

Winfield Street Coffee Turns to Tech to ‘Perk Up’ Operations

In 2015, Breno and Jeanette Donatti took over Winfield Street Deli in Connecticut and rebranded it to Winfield Street Coffee. They always envisioned that it would…
Business Planning JUL 23
Alibaba has revealed that its AI tools for global suppliers have been adopted by approximately 30,000 smaller businesses on its platform, including many in developing countries.

Alibaba to Scale AI Access for SMBs Worldwide

This article was previously published on Retail TouchPoints. Alibaba has revealed that its AI tools for global suppliers have been adopted by approximately 30,000 smaller businesses on its platform,…
Finance and Growth JUL 22
IND!E has forged a new partnership with UK online retailer Ocado that will give indie brands the opportunity to debut their products online and in a curated pop-up.

IND!E Brings Challenger Brands to UK Etailer Ocado

IND!E, an organization dedicated to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, has forged a new partnership with UK online retailer Ocado that will give indie CPG brands…
Brand and Marketing JUL 16
Ebay is working to better support its sellers with a revamped advertising experience as well as a new Business Cash Advance offering that gives sellers quick access to revenue-based loans.

Ebay Aims to Support Sellers with Cash Advances, Streamlined Advertising Hub

This article was previously published on Retail TouchPoints. Ebay is working to better support its sellers with a revamped advertising experience as well as a new Business…
Business Planning JUL 16

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A florist or small business owner wearing a striped apron works at a wooden counter surrounded by fresh white lilies and dried flowers. They use a calculator with a receipt printer, symbolizing financial management and strategies for how to handle rising costs.

How to Handle Rising Costs: A Guide for Small Business Owners

Overhead view of a commercial space undergoing renovation, with furniture covered in plastic sheeting and a woman holding a laptop standing on a wooden floor. The scene reflects preparation or transition, symbolizing investment and change, aligning with capital spending trends.

Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Your Business?

A metallic security shutter with the text 'Sorry WE'RE CLOSED' in bold black and red letters, similar to phrasing used by small businesses. Through the partially open shutter, the U.S. Capitol Building is visible under a cloudy sky, symbolizing the October 2025 government shutdown.

How a Government Shutdown Hurts Small Businesses

Two smiling baristas, a woman and a man with Down syndrome, stand side-by-side in a cozy coffee shop, both wearing aprons with arms crossed. The image highlights an inclusive workplace, showcasing the benefits of hiring people with disabilities in small businesses.

Untapped Potential: The Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities

Focused middle-aged man in glasses and a vest reviews financial data on a computer screen at a well-organized desk, symbolizing the importance of avoiding retirement planning mistakes for small business owners.

Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid as a Small Business Owner