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

Square's fourth annual Future of Commerce research report reveals that local retailers and restaurants are investing in tech to drive efficiency and growth.

Square’s Head of Retail Reveals How SMBs Can Embrace the Future of Commerce

The democratization of technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) is creating an entirely new playing field for retailers and restaurants — even small businesses. In a…
Business Planning FEB 6

Paying the Price of Being Small

3 strategies for SMBs to reduce e-commerce returns By Mikel Lindsaar, CEO and Founder of StoreConnect When you are playing the game of online commerce, you…
General FEB 6
Cornerstone Advisors research reveals outdated (and often biased) underwriting processes inhibit small businesses run by women and people of color to have access to reliable credit options.

Can AI Transform Outdated (and Biased) Small Business Lending?

A new research study from Cornerstone Advisors reveals that lenders’ outdated (and often biased) underwriting processes often consider women and small business owners of color to…
Business Planning FEB 5

Americh Unveils New Website

Americh, the Made-in-the-USA bathtub and shower base designers and manufacturers, has redesigned its website to more fully showcase the brand’s myriad collections in an eye-catching and…
General FEB 3

Mike’s Monthly Tip: Staff Party for ROI

Hosting a staff development party Hosting a staff development party is more than just a fun escape from the daily routine; it’s a strategic move to…
General JAN 31
In a global survey of more than 2,000 consumers, Sinch Mailgun discovered that while email is still preferred, new preferences will impact strategies.

Why Customers Love to Hate Your Emails

In a global survey of more than 2,000 consumers in the U.S., UK, France, Germany, and Spain, Sinch Mailgun explored the current state of email marketing.…
Brand and Marketing JAN 31
Bank of America's Small Business Checkpoint for January 2024 shows that while small firms showed resilience in 2023, profits are under pressure.

Bank of America Small Business Checkpoint Puts Profitability in the Spotlight

Bank of America’s (BoA) latest Small Business Checkpoint for January 2024 found that not only did small businesses display resilience in 2023 but they also were…
Employee Management JAN 31
Queenly, a formalwear marketplace, has been able to reduce cost-per-acquisition (CPA) and improve conversions using artificial intelligence (AI) for marketing.

Queenly Reduces CPA by 12% with Meta AI-Powered Advertising

Queenly is an online marketplace for formalwear fashion. The company has built an incredibly successful social commerce platform that supports the buying and selling of dresses for…
Brand and Marketing JAN 30

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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

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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