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Smiling small business owner managing finances with a calculator and notebook while talking on the phone, surrounded by plants, symbolizing effective cash flow management for small businesses in a relaxed work environment.

Key Principles of Cash Flow Management for Small Businesses

It may be tempting to focus solely on revenue, but cash flow management ensures sustainability over time.
A workplace safety incident in a small business setting: a woman in a high-visibility vest makes an emergency call while a man provides first aid to an injured worker in an industrial environment.

One Preventable Injury Could Cost Your Small Business $20,000

Workplace safety might not always be top of mind, but ignoring it could be one of the most expensive mistakes you make.
Entrepreneur in a green apron packaging artisanal soap in eco-friendly materials, showcasing small business quality and sustainability.

Grow Your Business by Emphasizing Quality and Sustainability

Drawing inspiration from Levi's, small business owners can learn to capitalize on their greatest assets: quality and sustainability.
A young workman wearing a safety vest gives a tour of a factory to a suited businessman considering the pros and cons of local vs. global suppliers for his small business.

Local vs. Global Suppliers: What’s Best for Your Small Business?

Explore the pros and cons of local vs. global suppliers to find the perfect sourcing strategy for your small business.
Person sitting cross-legged with a laptop and coffee cup, surrounded by plants and a shelving unit, symbolizing a relaxed and productive workspace for small business owners exploring MarTech for small businesses.

How to Build an Affordable Martech Stack for Small Businesses

Small businesses today can build a marketing technology (martech) stack that enables them to engage with prospects and customers more efficiently.
A chalkboard sign saying 'We're Hiring' in a dimly lit restaurant with wooden tables, illustrating the concept of seasonal staff turnover.

Handling Seasonal Staff Turnover: Tips from a Restaurant Owner

Losing great employees is disruptive and costly, but you can minimize or avoid this impact with the right practical strategies.
A smiling mentor facilitates employee onboarding by welcoming a young man to his new job.

Onboarding New Hires: 5 Ways to Boost Retention

Done right, onboarding fosters a sense of belonging and drives productivity. Get it wrong, and you risk losing employees within their first few months.
A smartphone showing the Todoist app page for tasks and reminders. Todoist is one of several productivity apps small business owners can use to stay organized.

6 Apps That Help Small Business Owners Stay Organized

The right productivity apps can help you stay focused, streamline your processes, and make the most of your time.