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A smoothie shop employee hands two drinks to a customer at a busy counter, illustrating summer pricing strategies for small businesses during the seasonal rush.

Seasonal Pricing Mistakes to Avoid at the Start of Summer

Memorial Day promotions and early summer demand can lift sales, but weak pricing decisions can also shrink margins.
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6 Spring Trade Shows to Boost Your Small Business

From healthcare to hospitality, there's an event waiting to help you innovate and expand.
Close-up of a food service worker wearing gloves, carefully packaging fresh salads into eco-friendly brown bowls with clear lids on a light wooden countertop. A brown paper bag for takeout is visible in the background, emphasizing sustainable food delivery packaging.

A Guide to Food Delivery Packaging for Restaurants

Nothing kills a customer’s appetite faster than soggy fries or lukewarm soup.
A woman presenting a pink shirt on a hanger while being recorded on a smartphone mounted on a tripod, symbolizing content creation for small business and social media strategies 2026.

TikTok, Threads, or YouTube? Where Small Businesses Should Invest in 2026

A report from the Pew Research Center offers important data that can guide social media strategies for small businesses in 2026.
Get to know Jillian Wells, owner of Paloverde Botanicals, a small business offering plant and nature-inspired gifts that feel thoughtful, personal, and a little magical.

Small Business Spotlight: Paloverde Botanicals

Get to know Paloverde Botanicals, a woman-owned brand creating eco-friendly, custom plant gift boxes and unique gifts for plant lovers.
Four volunteers packing food items into cardboard boxes in a rustic indoor setting, symbolizing community support for small businesses through charitable and local engagement efforts.

Engaging Your Community for a Successful Holiday Season

While big-box retailers rely on massive marketing budgets, small businesses thrive on genuine connections.
Storefront window with sale signs promoting holiday discounts for small businesses. A large red circular sign displays 'UP TO 50% OFF ON SELECTED STYLES,' while a smaller white oval sign reads 'LAST WEEK,' creating urgency for shoppers.

The Power of Discounts: How Promotions Can Drive Holiday Revenue

For 51% of small business owners, discounts and sales are the most effective tactics for driving holiday revenue.
Close-up of a person using a smartphone to scan a QR code on a wooden table in a cafe setting, highlighting the importance of avoiding common QR code mistakes in small business operations.

6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using QR Codes

QR codes have quickly become a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes. But like any tool, their effectiveness depends on how you use them.