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NFIB Survey: Soaring Interest Rates a Top Concern for Small Business Owners
The NFIB Research Center recently published findings from its credit-focused survey, shedding light on the concerns of small business owners going into 2024. The survey, conducted…
Finance and Growth JAN 3

Data Privacy for SMBs: Essential Compliance Info to Know
In today’s digital landscape, data is a valuable asset. And no matter what type of business you have, you’re likely collecting, storing and using customer data. …
Customer Experience JAN 2

The U.S. State with the Most Small Businesses Is…
Based on the U.S. Small Business Association’s (SBA) definition of “small businesses,” (independent businesses with fewer than 500 employees, there are 33.2 million small businesses in…
Finance and Growth JAN 2

3 Ways Home Services Companies Can Create Value in a Tightening Market
The home market has shifted. Demand for new construction is cooling as temperatures rise on interest rates, leading to a boom in home renovations. Remodeling an…
Business Planning DEC 5

Walmart Business Launches New Holiday Tools for SMBs
Walmart Business has spent the last year building out its solutions and services for SMB customers, including a dedicated membership offering and tailored app experience. Now Walmart is helping small businesses…
Business Planning NOV 21

As Prospects of Future Bank Failures Loom, Retailers Need a Plan to Ensure Payments Continuity
When Moody’s downgraded the credit ratings of 10 small and midsized banks in July 2023 and warned of similar downgrades for larger financial institutions, alarm bells…
Finance and Growth NOV 20

The Importance of Employee Handbooks: Keeping Businesses Informed and Compliant
Businesses are constantly adapting to the changing needs and expectations of employees, as well as ever-changing rules and regulations. What was acceptable just a few years…
Legal and Compliance NOV 10

9 Tips for Managing Cash Flow
Highly disciplined people tend to have a past experience that made them that way. Discipline is not an inherited trait; it’s learned. People in recovery never…
Finance and Growth OCT 31