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Business Exit and Succession Planning (Pt. 2): The Transition

In this installment, we’ll build on what was discussed in part 1, “Business Exit and Succession Planning: Where To Start.” In this piece, we’ll dive deeper into…

Why A Jar of Pickles is Embracing the ‘Raw, Unfiltered’ Side of Instagram

Kirstie Wang started her stationary, accessory and gift brand, A Jar of Pickles, when she was in her last year of college. At that point, it…

3 Companies Leveraging Amazon to be a ‘Force for Good’

Amazon took a breather from the veritable onslaught of tech updates at its Accelerate conference last Thursday to shine the spotlight on three specific companies. Like the thousands of attendees in…

Business Exit and Succession Planning (Pt. 1): Where To Start

Exit and succession planning involves creating a strategy that defines the future of your business when you're no longer running it.
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…
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%),…
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…
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…