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Wix and Global-e Partner to Help Merchants Go Global

Wix.com, a software-as-a-service website builder platform is partnering with Global-e Online, a provider of direct-to-consumer (DTC) cross-border ecommerce solutions, to offer Wix merchants a more advanced…
Small businesses looking for VC funding support can follow these tips, straight from the investment community.

Hungry for VC Funding? Follow These Four Tips

After a turbulent few years, the venture capital (VC) market is expected to stabilize. In fact, some venture capitalists view 2024 “pretty optimistically,” according to Crunchbase,…
Cornerstone Advisors research reveals outdated (and often biased) underwriting processes inhibit small businesses run by women and people of color to have access to reliable credit options.

Can AI Transform Outdated (and Biased) Small Business Lending?

A new research study from Cornerstone Advisors reveals that lenders’ outdated (and often biased) underwriting processes often consider women and small business owners of color to…
Bank of America's Small Business Checkpoint for January 2024 shows that while small firms showed resilience in 2023, profits are under pressure.

Bank of America Small Business Checkpoint Puts Profitability in the Spotlight

Bank of America’s (BoA) latest Small Business Checkpoint for January 2024 found that not only did small businesses display resilience in 2023 but they also were…
Queenly, a formalwear marketplace, has been able to reduce cost-per-acquisition (CPA) and improve conversions using artificial intelligence (AI) for marketing.

Queenly Reduces CPA by 12% with Meta AI-Powered Advertising

Queenly is an online marketplace for formalwear fashion. The company has built an incredibly successful social commerce platform that supports the buying and selling of dresses for…
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…
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was put into effect on January 1, 2024. Now, small business owners now need to ensure they comply.

What is the Corporate Transparency Act?

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted back in 2021, but few businesses have considered whether they’ll be impacted. Now that the law is officially in…
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…