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When a Business Partnership Sours

Many small businesses are owned in partnership. Whether it’s a multi-generational family operation, friends pursuing their passion together, or a purely business relationship, having multiple owners…
FEB 24

Negotiate Everything!

“You don’t get what you want, you get what you negotiate.” — Harvey Mackey You may have read my recent article on leases and how important…

Understanding Gen Z Employees

Given the sheer size of Gen Z – an estimated 70 million Americans – and the group’s mushrooming presence in the workforce, it’s become increasingly critical…
General FEB 20

Credit Card Fees

Credit card fees seem minor but they add up quickly for small business owners. Navigating these costs has only gotten more complex, as POS providers partner…

The Cost of Doing Business

What does it really cost to run your small business? “Build your business on fixed costs.” — Jeff Bezos When you start to pull data about…

Multi-Location Marketing: Breaking Free from Short-Term ROI to Drive Long-Term Growth

  For multi-location brands, the pressure to show immediate ROI often leads to a “race to the bottom.” Many marketers end up funneling budgets into hyper-local…
General FEB 19

New Data & Key Trends for Small Businesses to Stay Competitive

  ShipStation has released its 2025 E-commerce Delivery Benchmark Report. The report offers key insights to help small and mid-sized businesses navigate an increasingly competitive market.…
General FEB 18

Emerging Cybersecurity Threats May Come From Unexpected Sources

When it comes to cybercriminals and threat vectors, expect the unexpected. Experian’s 12th annual Data Breach Industry Forecast includes five predictions for 2025 covering a range of…
FEB 18