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A flooded warehouse with cardboard boxes partially submerged in water. Although hurricane season hits coastal areas hardest, inland areas are not exempt from wind, flooding, and even tornadoes.

Hurricane Season Has Arrived — Is Your Business Prepared?

Year after year, hurricane season brings powerful winds, storm surges, and flooding to communities up and down the East Coast.
A person with long hair and a cap inspects a green surfboard among various other colorful surfboards on racks. Get insights on managing a family business transfer from the owners of several successful surf shops.

Passing the Torch: Advice from Family Surf Shop Owners

The owners of 17th Street Surf Shop, Hansen Surfboards, and Val Surf share insights on managing a family business transition.
A calendar marked with the word 'VACATION' and a drawing of a sun wearing sunglasses. Paid time off for vacation provides employees with a structured opportunity to relax, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Streamline Your PTO Policy to Boost Employee Satisfaction

PTO provides employees with a structured opportunity to relax, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. However, without a clear framework, challenges can arise.
A small business owner stands confidently by the entrance to her cafe, ready to recession-proof her business finances.

How to Recession-Proof Your Business Finances Today

From securing capital to optimizing your operations, these steps are designed to help your business thrive, even during an economic downturn.
Cafe owner consults with another small business owner using laptop in a bright cafe setting. Their collaboration represents the opportunity to boost your sales by partnering with other businesses.

Boost Your Profits by Partnering with Other Businesses

A partnership harnesses combined expertise and resources, creating opportunities to target customers who were previously out of reach.
A close-up of a folder labeled 'PAYROLL', with other file tabs in the background.

Payroll Management Tips for Small Business Owners

Industry experts share strategies to streamline your payroll management system, reduce errors, and maximize efficiency.
A restaurant team leader speaks to a group of staff members in an empty dining room. By promoting from within, small businesses build strong, loyal leadership.

Promoting from Within: 12 Traits That Show Management Potential

One of the most common mistakes small business owners make is failing to identify the right individuals for promotions.
Happy, smiling couple signing small business contracts.

Contract Best Practices: What to Know Before You Sign

Safeguarding your business starts with understanding key contract clauses.