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60% of sales on Amazon come from independent sellers — most of which are small and medium-sized businesses. Get key takeaways from the company's latest Small Business Empowerment report.

 SMBs Sold 8,600 Items Every Minute in 2023 on Amazon

Small- and medium-sized businesses are selling on marketplaces in order to drive brand awareness and acquire new customers. Amazon in particular has become a top destination…
News MAY 16
TikTok is taking cues from Meta by implementing new standards for AI-generated content (AIGC).

Inside TikTok’s New Standards for AI-Generated Content

TikTok is taking cues from Meta by implementing new standards for AI-generated content (AIGC). TikTok announced that will use Content Credentials from the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) to automatically label…
News MAY 14
AutoStore has launched Pio, a plug-and-play automated warehouse system designed to streamline fulfillment for small and midsize ecommerce businesses.

New System Helps SMBs Keep Pace with Heightened Delivery Expectations

Today’s consumers expect flexible, often fast, product delivery. In fact, 68% of consumers say availability of shorter delivery windows is a “determining factor” when they’re ready…
News MAY 10

4 Ways Small Businesses Can Successfully Advertise During Celebrations

Not too long ago, small businesses would limit their holiday marketing efforts to holidays which fell in the November through December months. This is all changing…
News MAY 8

Floor & Decor Opens Flagship in Brooklyn

Floor & Decor, the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced its first-ever New York City store, opening to the…
News MAY 8

Going Global: The Ultimate Guide to Multi-Country Advertising

European small and medium enterprise businesses (SMEs) sold more than 1.2 billion products to Amazon customers worldwide in 2022[i]. With more customers shopping online than ever…
News MAY 7
The Small Business Connectivity Report from Kinetic Business reveals that internet speed and reliability, as well as cybersecurity, were top tech priorities.

Survey: Internet Speed and Security are SMB’s Top Tech Priorities

Small businesses are ramping up their tech investments in order to modernize their operations and create consistent customer experiences online and in stores. Internet speed (36%),…
News MAY 7
ADP's "Grit & Wisdom" will run May 1 to June 17, giving small business owners the chance to share their lessons on building, growing and running a business.

ADP’s ‘Grit & Wisdom’ Contest Puts Small Business Owners in the Spotlight

ADP is calling on America’s small business owners to share their lessons with the nation. From May 1 to June 17, small business owners will have…
News MAY 6
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule that bans non-compete clauses nationwide for workers. Here's what it means for small businesses.

The FTC is Banning Non-compete Agreements: What Does it Mean for Small Businesses?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule that bans non-compete clauses nationwide for all workers, including senior executives. FTC Chair Lina M. Khan…
News APR 30
For the fifth year, Ebay is awarding $500,000 to small businesses with its Up & Running Grants program.

Ebay Brings Back Up & Running Grants Program for Small Businesses

Ebay is bringing back its Up & Running Grants program to support its community of sellers. The company will award 50 U.S.-based Ebay sellers $10,000 grants…
News APR 29