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There are eight exit archetypes that every small business owner must know.

Transformative Transitions: 8 Exit Archetypes Every Company Founder Must Know

In the daunting yet exhilarating journey of entrepreneurship, founders traverse various roles that evolve with their venture. Today’s thriving U.S. economy, marked by accelerated growth, is…
Thinking about an exit strategy? Want to plan the next stage of your business career? Follow these tips if you want to pursue M&A for your small business.

M&A for Small Business: How to Plan for a Successful Sale

Some business owners see themselves running their companies for decades — maybe even passing them down to their children — but most entrepreneurs don’t want to…
Advertising Week has partnered with Amazon Ads to launch the Most Influential SMB Marketers list, a roundup of 25 founders, marketing leaders and brand executives that have driven business growth and industry innovation.

Advertising Week Reveals Most Influential SMB Marketers

Advertising Week has partnered with Amazon Ads to launch the Most Influential SMB Marketers list, a roundup of 25 founders, marketing leaders and brand executives that have…
Want to keep team members excited and engaged in their work? Follow these tips, which will help you run team meetings flawlessly.

The Secrets to Effective and Engaging Team Meetings

One of the most popular mantras in business is “Communication is key.” To keep operations running smoothly, you and your managers must keep all employees aware…
Businesses are fighting for top talent. Learn how to create a company culture that wins over workers...and keeps them for the long term.

How to Create a Company Culture that Retains Top Talent

Employees who feel appreciated, listened to, and supported are naturally going to do a better job and stick around longer. And the way to build a…
With consumer sentiment compelling a more thoughtful, critical look at labor and power structures, small businesses are prioritizing DEI.

How to Create a More Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

The U.S. runs on small business power. Employing nearly half the private-sector U.S. workforce (46%), small businesses with fewer than 100 employees accounted for 98% of…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new rule that would restore and extend overtime protections to 3.6 million salaried workers.

Department of Labor Proposes New Overtime Protections for 3.6M Salaried Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new rule that would restore and extend overtime protections to 3.6 million salaried workers, guaranteeing overtime pay…
Engaging and managing remote teams can be challenging for small business operators, but these five tips will set them on the path to success.

5 Ways to Better Manage Remote Teams

Working from home is now common practice for many businesses of all sizes and across many sectors, especially those in the services industry. While offering this…