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A tense office scene depicting business partner conflicts. A woman in a beige suit stands between two men, attempting to mediate their argument.

What to Do When a Business Partnership Sours

It’s important to accept that clashes are inevitable and not an inherent problem.
Business Planning SEP 11
A woman, representing a small business owner, is seen in a bright, organized craft studio, carefully packaging a product at a wooden table. Surrounding her are potted plants and shelves filled with handcrafted pottery and supplies. This scene highlights the dedication and craftsmanship of small businesses pursuing B Corp certification for small business growth and impact.

B Corp for Small Businesses: Is It Worth It?

It's a comprehensive process that proves a business is genuinely committed to using its influence for good.
Brand and Marketing SEP 10
A cameraman records an interview between a journalist and a small business owner in a park. When considering how to get press coverage for your small business, reach out to blogs, websites, newsletters, podcasts, TV stations, and social media influencers.

How to Get Press Coverage for Your Small Business

It can feel a bit unnatural or uncomfortable, but seeking out publicity is an essential part of growing your business.
Brand and Marketing SEP 8
A woman in a red polo shirt and a man in a white collared shirt engage in a serious discussion in an industrial workshop setting. Their focused interaction highlights the need for clear workplace policies, such as an employee handbook for small business environments.

Why Every Small Business Needs an Employee Handbook

No matter your business size, having documented policies shows professionalism and helps prevent disputes.
Employee Management SEP 5
A close-up of hands opening a brown cardboard box with a utility knife, cutting through clear packing tape. The box features a delivery note label with order details. The person wears a striped shirt, a watch, and a ring. The image illustrates the end of the de minimis exemption in the United States and the resulting impact on small businesses.

The End of De Minimis: What Small Businesses Need to Know

This change affects millions of small businesses and e-commerce operations that rely on international suppliers or serve international customers.
Finance and Growth SEP 4
Three individuals in a warehouse setting engage in a positive business interaction. Two workers wearing white hard hats and orange safety vests stand beside a man in a suit, shaking hands and smiling. A table in the foreground holds a white hard hat, scanning devices, and a clipboard, emphasizing workplace operations. The industrial background features tall shelves stacked with boxes and pallets. This scene illustrates collaboration and success, highlighting the importance of employee incentive programs for small businesses in fostering teamwork and productivity.

Is Your Team Motivated? A Look at Employee Incentive Programs

Paired interests mean that your employees have a vested stake in the success of your business. When they win, you win.
Employee Management SEP 3
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The Importance of Identity Verification in Small Business Hiring

The goal is to create multiple layers of verification that make it nearly impossible for fraudsters to slip through your hiring process undetected.
Employee Management SEP 2
A busy woodworking workshop representing small business sectors hit hardest by tariffs. Two workers in motion, one carrying a wooden panel and another operating machinery, surrounded by tools, raw materials, and industrial equipment, highlighting the challenges faced by small businesses in affected industries.

These Are the Small Business Sectors Hit Hardest by Tariffs

Construction companies represent the hardest-hit sector, with 78% reporting direct tariff impacts.
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Sunset view of the Massachusetts State House with its iconic golden dome, surrounded by lush greenery and urban architecture, symbolizing the complexity of state labor laws in the region.

Which States Have the Most Complex Labor Laws?

Close-up of a person using a smartphone to scan a QR code on a wooden table in a cafe setting, highlighting the importance of avoiding common QR code mistakes in small business operations.

6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using QR Codes

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.

UPDATE: Small Businesses Sound Alarm as Shutdown Drags On

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?