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Nearly two decades since the earliest content creators established their role in our digital-first society, we’re seeing a return to the scrappy, low-budget media of influencing’s earliest days.

The Rise of Lo-Fi Content: What it is and Why it’s Dominating Influencer Marketing

This article was initially published on Retail TouchPoints. Since the earliest days of online influencers in the late 2000s, internet stardom has taken many forms. From…
News AUG 6
A large number of businesses fail due to inadequate capital management and the ability to predict when and how much financing they need. AI is changing that.

How AI is Transforming Financial Management for SMBs

The success of a small business depends on a healthy cash flow. Small businesses often don’t have the resources to effectively manage it. Business owners are…
News AUG 6

Mike’s Monthly Tip: Paired Employee Incentive

Seeking Paired Interests Everyone wants to be good at their job. Really, they do, but employees easily become complacent when they get used to their hourly…
News JUL 30
With 11 locations and more on the horizon, Winfield Street Coffee has had to invest in new technology, including a new POS, to improve operations.

Winfield Street Coffee Turns to Tech to ‘Perk Up’ Operations

In 2015, Breno and Jeanette Donatti took over Winfield Street Deli in Connecticut and rebranded it to Winfield Street Coffee. They always envisioned that it would…
News JUL 23
Alibaba has revealed that its AI tools for global suppliers have been adopted by approximately 30,000 smaller businesses on its platform, including many in developing countries.

Alibaba to Scale AI Access for SMBs Worldwide

This article was previously published on Retail TouchPoints. Alibaba has revealed that its AI tools for global suppliers have been adopted by approximately 30,000 smaller businesses on its platform,…
News JUL 22
IND!E has forged a new partnership with UK online retailer Ocado that will give indie brands the opportunity to debut their products online and in a curated pop-up.

IND!E Brings Challenger Brands to UK Etailer Ocado

IND!E, an organization dedicated to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, has forged a new partnership with UK online retailer Ocado that will give indie CPG brands…
News JUL 16
Ebay is working to better support its sellers with a revamped advertising experience as well as a new Business Cash Advance offering that gives sellers quick access to revenue-based loans.

Ebay Aims to Support Sellers with Cash Advances, Streamlined Advertising Hub

This article was previously published on Retail TouchPoints. Ebay is working to better support its sellers with a revamped advertising experience as well as a new Business…
News JUL 16

Behind the Scenes of Brand Building: How Small Businesses Can Stand Out to Shoppers

Have you ever wondered why you remember or recognize a brand, even when you may not be using their products? It’s because these brands have strong…
News JUL 14
Alex Sinclair, owner of the San Francisco-based Willow on the Green, shares how he turned his big idea into a perfect niche in the retail world.

Small Business, Big Ideas: What a Niche British Cheese Shop Learned from Netflix

This article was previously published on Retail TouchPoints. Alex Sinclair is Scottish, although you’d have a hard time telling it from his accent, which is more…
News JUL 9

B2B Marketplace Faire Accelerates the Digitization of an Underserved Market: Wholesale

For nearly two decades now online marketplaces have proliferated, beginning with Ebay and Amazon, followed by Walmart, Etsy and countless others. But one area of commerce…
News JUL 2