Tag: Featured

July 25, 2024

The IRS is urging taxpayers who requested an extension to file their taxes to utilize IRS Free File and other resources on IRS.gov over the summer rather than waiting until the October deadline. By doing so, taxpayers can avoid the […]

July 25, 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is alerting small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture enterprises, and most private nonprofit organizations that the deadline to apply for federal working capital loans is fast approaching. These loans are for those impacted by the […]

July 24, 2024

Many of the current headlines surrounding small business owners signal doom and gloom. For example, many are pessimistic about their company’s outlook for the coming year, concerned about inflation, or even closing due to rising rent and other expenses. But […]

July 24, 2024

Many small business owners offer free shipping as a loyalty program reward, a bonus for reaching a certain purchase amount, or as a limited-time offer. For many retailers, free shipping is an easy way to boost sales outside of big […]

July 18, 2024

Business development, or biz dev, looks very different depending on your industry and organization’s specific needs. However, this strategy uses partnerships, networks, and markets to build long-term value for — and to grow — your business. A business development strategy […]

July 18, 2024

The digital asset management market is predicted to see growth of USD 15B in the span of six short years, according to Data Bridge Market Research. In this article, I’ll walk through this research to help you gain an understanding […]

July 10, 2024

When starting a new project, the responsibility of risk management falls squarely on the project manager’s shoulders. While it may sound counterintuitive, the most successful project managers are those who meticulously plan for the worst-case scenarios. Potential risks will arise, […]

July 9, 2024

In a significant move to enhance its last-mile delivery capabilities and broaden its international presence, OneRail has announced the acquisition of OrderBot, a modern Order Management System (OMS). Bill Catania, CEO of OneRail, provided insights into the strategic goals behind […]

July 9, 2024

Involve the Right Stakeholders Stakeholders can form a large group, especially in bigger companies. They might include senior management, marketing, sales, service, operations, finance, and HR. Securing everyone’s buy-in would be impractical—it would most likely take too much time. You […]

July 8, 2024

A recent study in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal suggests that consumers not only want brands to be authentic, but they’re also increasingly skeptical of what it means to be “authentic.” “The modern consumer is jaded, skeptical, and even cynical about […]

July 8, 2024

Your company’s website is often the first thing a potential customer will see, so creating a solid website is crucial. Your website establishes your business’s credibility and showcases its products and services in the best light possible. Here are six […]

July 3, 2024

Whether you’re growing your side hustle into a full-time business or starting from the ground up, building a new business involves a fair amount of risk. That’s why testing your business idea before launch is so important. Testing not only […]

July 2, 2024

If you’re job hunting this year, you’ll probably have noticed that the job market isn’t quite as busy as it was during the pandemic, for example. While U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in April, this is actually the smallest number […]

July 2, 2024

As America celebrates her Independence Day this week, what better time to highlight the military men and women and their families who have continuously made that freedom possible? There’s no way to adequately thank members of the military or veterans […]

July 1, 2024

Singapore is famous the world over for its unique laissez-faire approach to business. Not only do businesses enjoy very favorable tax rates but incorporating a business only takes a day in the city-state. However, this freedom to do business is […]

July 1, 2024

If you’ve ever juggled tasks, deadlines, and team coordination using just an Excel spreadsheet, you know how challenging it can be. Enter project management software. PM tools can make things easier by helping you streamline your workflows and boost collaboration. […]

June 27, 2024

A new Senate bill may make it easier for small businesses to make use of AI. The bipartisan bill would direct the Department of Commerce to partner with the Small Business Administration to create and distribute AI training resources to […]

June 26, 2024

The CO— 100 is an awards program run by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that recognizes and celebrates America’s Top Small Businesses. This exclusive list honors businesses that excel and stand out in 10 categories: Growth Accelerators, Community Champions, Micro-Business […]

June 25, 2024

The city of Minneapolis is considering creating a new labor standards board to provide recommendations about potential regulations. Proponents say that the board would create more labor-friendly policies to support the local workforce. But many small businesses in the city […]

June 24, 2024

As businesses vie for visibility in a saturated market, the key to increasing brand awareness isn’t just creating compelling content — it’s maintaining a consistent, effective and efficient content engine that evolves with your audience’s demands over time. Where many […]