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

A smiling mentor facilitates employee onboarding by welcoming a young man to his new job.

Onboarding New Hires: 5 Ways to Boost Retention

Done right, onboarding fosters a sense of belonging and drives productivity. Get it wrong, and you risk losing employees within their first few months.

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A smartphone showing the Todoist app page for tasks and reminders. Todoist is one of several productivity apps small business owners can use to stay organized.

6 Apps That Help Small Business Owners Stay Organized

The right productivity apps can help you stay focused, streamline your processes, and make the most of your time.

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A woman at a bar counter demonstrates the value of small business tech by holding her smartwatch over a card reader to quickly and efficiently pay her bill.

How Small Businesses Are Using Tech to Increase Profits in 2025

From AI-powered marketing tools to contactless payment systems and strategic use of social media, there are more ways than ever to work smarter not harder.

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A flooded warehouse with cardboard boxes partially submerged in water. Although hurricane season hits coastal areas hardest, inland areas are not exempt from wind, flooding, and even tornadoes.

Hurricane Season Has Arrived — Is Your Business Prepared?

Year after year, hurricane season brings powerful winds, storm surges, and flooding to communities up and down the East Coast.

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A person recording a video of a sewing machine with their phone, showing hands working with thread, for the purpose of social media storytelling.

Dos and Don’ts of Social Media Storytelling for Small Businesses

As a small business owner, your ability to tell a compelling story online can significantly impact your bottom line.

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A woman in an apron hands a coffee cup to a man at a café counter. Research shows that nearly 80% of consumers have a small business blind spot, greatly underestimating the number of small businesses in operation.

The Small Business Blind Spot: What It Is and How to Overcome It

Why don’t customers see your small business? New research from Constant Contact shows a major perception gap.

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A person with long hair and a cap inspects a green surfboard among various other colorful surfboards on racks. Get insights on managing a family business transfer from the owners of several successful surf shops.

Passing the Torch: Advice from Family Surf Shop Owners

The owners of 17th Street Surf Shop, Hansen Surfboards, and Val Surf share insights on managing a family business transition.

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A calendar marked with the word 'VACATION' and a drawing of a sun wearing sunglasses. Paid time off for vacation provides employees with a structured opportunity to relax, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Streamline Your PTO Policy to Boost Employee Satisfaction

PTO provides employees with a structured opportunity to relax, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. However, without a clear framework, challenges can arise.

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