Q
Trending
Penny Phase-Out
Hiring Freelancers
QR Code Mistakes to Avoid
Social Media Trends
Small Business Grants
Q

The Latest in: News

The End of the Penny: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

2024 Tech Trends: The Kitchen and Bath Get Human-Centric

Home technology innovation is bringing some unusual but surprisingly helpful technologies to the busiest rooms in our homes. The kitchen and bath are reeling in a…
General DEC 20

Crafting Our Next Great Pizza Makers

Training Pizza Makers Takes Patience As an owner or an operator of a pizza shop you are undoubtedly the master of your craft and the master…
General DEC 20

Non-Owned Auto Insurance for Pizzerias

Insuring Safe Delivery Pizza is the ultimate delivery food item. Whether you deliver your own pies or rely on a third-party provider like DoorDash or Uber…
General DEC 20

Effective Soft Open Week for a New Restaurant

Keys to a Successful Soft Opening Opening a new restaurant is incredibly difficult. Every new restaurant we open, I’m pretty confident, takes a few years off…
General DEC 20

Miele to Open First US-Based Factory

In order to pave the way for further growth, Miele announced in March that it would be setting up an additional production facility in the United…
General DEC 14

Succession Planning – Creating Your Professional Legacy with Lloyd Princeton

You’ve made it in your design career and are ready to start developing your exit strategy. Now what? In our latest From the Tap podcast, we…
General DEC 13
Large projects often require funding that falls outside of existing budgets. Explore these options so you can find ways to grow your business.

5 Loan Options and Pre-Application Considerations for Businesses

Shifting market demand, changing consumer behaviors and sales fluctuations may spur the need to open a new location, expand your current space or purchase new equipment.…
Finance and Growth DEC 11
Small businesses can use social media to stand out, even among their largest competitors. Embrace these 13 trends to level up your social content strategy.

13 Social Media Trends for SMBs

Seven in 10 Americans use social media regularly, according to the Pew Research Center. Social media powerhouse Meta boasts 2 billion daily active users, while its…
Brand and Marketing DEC 8

Latest in Operations

A clear glass jar tipped over on a light surface, spilling numerous copper pennies, with small stacks of coins and rolled penny wrappers in the background. Represents the end of the penny and the impact of penny production cessation for small businesses.

The End of the Penny: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

A man and a woman collaborating at a wooden table in a cozy cafe, surrounded by a laptop, notebook, and coffee mugs, symbolizing a productive discussion about hiring freelancers for small business growth.

The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Hiring Freelancers

Hero image featuring a magnifying glass centered on the year '2025' in bold, white numbers against black squares, with the phrase 'A Look Back' below. The magnifying glass rests on a light gray background, symbolizing reflection and analysis of the 2025 year in review and the top stories for small business owners on Small Business Xchange.

2025 Year In Review: Top Stories for Small Business Owners

A confident small business owner stands in front of a vibrant blue storefront with large glass windows, wearing a white top and denim apron. The welcoming shop features decorative lights and international flags, symbolizing growth and resilience for small businesses in growing metro areas.

The Top 5 Fastest-Growing Metro Areas for Small Businesses

A smiling small business owner hangs an 'OPEN' sign on the inside of a glass window, signaling the start of business hours. The image reflects a welcoming atmosphere, symbolizing opportunities like small business grants to help entrepreneurs thrive.

5 Small Business Grants to Apply for Right Now [December 2025]