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Affordability Shapes Winter Holiday Shopping: NRF Holiday Survey

More than half of holiday shoppers say the state of the economy will affect their holiday spending plans this year.
News NOV 6

Killing Cash Leaks to Boost Restaurant Profits

Killing the profit leaks is not about investing in some amazing marketing program that never comes to fruition. It’s about treating every single small action like…
News NOV 3

NRF Forecasts Faster Holiday Sales Growth, with Spending to Top $1 Trillion

NRF expects holiday sales growth to pick up from last year’s pace, even as inflation and higher gas prices weigh on households. NRF Chief Economist Mark…
News OCT 23

Which Community Banks Are Best for Small Businesses?

Choosing a bank is one of the foundational decisions a small business owner makes. The right banking relationship can influence access to financing, day-to-day cash flow…
Sponsored OCT 21

Is Your Business Secure? Ten Data Protection Steps Every Small Shop Should Take

Think hackers only chase big companies? Small shops are often the easiest targets, and criminals know it.
News SEP 11
Two businessmen in dark suits reviewing a NetSuite consulting partnership on a laptop at a city-view office table.

6 Key Considerations for Choosing the Right NetSuite Consulting Partner

Selecting a NetSuite consulting partner ranks among the most critical decisions a business can make during digital transformation.
Sponsored AUG 18
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The Hey Helen Grant: Funding for Female Business Owners

If you're a female small business owner looking for financial support, this guide breaks down everything you need to know.
News AUG 14
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USPS, UPS, or FedEx? Shipping Options for Small Businesses

Start with three questions: How heavy is the package? Where is it going? How fast does it need to arrive?
News JUL 31
Small business team meeting in a fulfillment warehouse as employees and contractors discuss alignment among boxes and packaging supplies.

Finding, Hiring, and Keeping Qualified Contractors and Employees

The hardest part isn’t defining values. It’s holding yourself and the team to them consistently, especially when someone is “good at their job.”
News JUL 17
Generational marketing concept image with wooden letter blocks spelling Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z on a bright yellow background.

Marketing to Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers: A Small Business Guide

Generational marketing helps you stay relevant as your audience ages and as new customers enter the market.
News JUL 15