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Walmart Business Launches New Holiday Tools for SMBs

Walmart Business has spent the last year building out its solutions and services for SMB customers, including a dedicated membership offering and tailored app experience. Now…
General NOV 21
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

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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]

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