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In times of economic instability, small businesses can ensure resilience. This article outlines tips and strategies for success.

How to Ensure Resilience During a Recession

Sure, research has shown that small business owners and operators are, overall, optimistic about the state of the economy. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be…
In a recent blog post, X leadership shared their priorities for 2024, which include AI, content experience and payments.

What Does the Future Hold for X?

Since Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter (now X) in October 2022, users have debated the value of the platform — not just from a networking and…
Want to boost brand awareness? Or maybe you want to grow into new markets and categories? If you're thinking about rebranding, read this piece first.

Thinking About Rebranding Your Business? Ask These Questions First…

If your business has been around for a while, be it a few years or a few decades, you may be wondering whether it’s time for…
How do holiday sales impact the financial health of small businesses? Do these merchants have a strategy in place to keep new customers?

Holiday Hurrah: Measuring the Impact of Holiday Sales on America’s Small Businesses

The holidays are big business. That’s not going to come as a shock to anybody — but, just how important are they to America’s economy? The…
Rokt has announced plans to acquire fellow Shopify partner AfterSell to provide small and midsize merchants with more robust ecommerce tools.

Rokt to Acquire AfterSell to Expand SMB Offering

Rokt, an ecommerce technology company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize checkout experiences, is acquiring AfterSell, a solution that powers ecommerce cross-sells and upsells. Because…
The Fiserve Small Business index was designed to provide a timely, robust view of small business performance data across the U.S.

New Fiserv Index Provides ‘Big Signal’ of Small Business Performance

Fiserv enables payments for more than six million merchants worldwide and has a presence in almost every ZIP code in the U.S. The company is using…
Want to successfully reach and engage Gen Z consumers? This article outlines three key things this cohort wants.

3 Things Every Business Should Know About Gen Z

Known to many as “the TikTok Generation,” Gen Z is a cohort coveted by businesses of all sizes and across sectors. But who is Gen Z,…
The Chase 2024 Business Leaders Outlook survey reveals that, despite economic uncertainties, small business owners are confident in their resilience.

Chase Survey: Small Businesses Focus on Resilience Amid Market Uncertainty

Despite the threat of a recession and other economic uncertainties, small businesses are setting their sights on growth, according to the Chase 2024 Business Leaders Outlook…