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

Amazon has established partnerships with Meta and Snap to allow consumers to easily purchase items they see on social via their Amazon accounts.

Amazon Partnership with Meta, Snap Unlocks Social Commerce for SMBs

As part of a new partnership, Meta and Amazon have launched a new closed-loop social commerce experience that allows Facebook and Instagram users to link their social media accounts to…
Brand and Marketing NOV 21

International Designs Group (IDG) to be Acquired by Home Depot

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire International Designs Group (IDG), a Mill Point Capital platform…
General NOV 21

Today’s Appliances: Specialized Options, Brand Loyalty and Future Potential

There’s a lot going on with today’s appliances. The back and-forth between gas and other range choices is still going strong, and there are still lead…
General NOV 20
For small businesses struggling to navigate the global economic climate, threats of bank failures could further endanger their ability to operate.

As Prospects of Future Bank Failures Loom, Retailers Need a Plan to Ensure Payments Continuity

When Moody’s downgraded the credit ratings of 10 small and midsized banks in July 2023 and warned of similar downgrades for larger financial institutions, alarm bells…
Finance and Growth NOV 20

Casa Bertazzoni Opens at Trail Appliances in Vancouver

Thanks to Distinctive, its exclusive distribution partner in Canada, Trail Appliances has teamed up with the world’s oldest family-owned appliance manufacturer, Bertazzoni, to develop the world’s…
General NOV 20

New Book from FREDERIC Magazine

Following the successful release of Schumacher and Monacelli’s two recent publications — “Charm School: The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today” (2023) and “Blue and…
General NOV 20

Re-Bath Expands East Coast Footprint

Re-Bath, the nation’s largest complete bathroom remodeling franchise, has announced a signed agreement in Buffalo, New York. A first for the brand, Re-Bath will enter a…
General NOV 19
Research from Bankrate reveals that more consumers, especially millennials and Gen Z, are eager to participate in Small Business Saturday.

Bankrate Survey: More People Plan to Shop Small in Stores

Despite its inception only in 2010, Small Business Saturday has surged in popularity and is creating even more opportunities for small and local businesses to thrive.…
Business Planning NOV 14

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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