Small Businesses

Money & Finance

Scammers Stole $48 Billion From Businesses in 2023 — and the Holidays Are Their Favorite Time to Commit the Crime. Protect Yourself Using These 6 Expert Tips.

As holiday sales peak, so do scams targeting businesses, making vigilance crucial for a secure season. Learn how to guard against evolving threats — from AI-driven fraud to holiday-specific risks — with effective strategies and tools to protect your bottom line.

Growing a Business

How to Solve the $800 Million Problem That's Stopping Small Businesses From Expanding Overseas

Small businesses looking to expand internationally face significant challenges — from financial management to supply chain complexities. But there are solutions.

Growing a Business

How to Choose The Right Insurance Broker to Grow Your Lower to Mid-Market Company in 2025 and Beyond

Private, client-focused insurance firms matter more than ever in 2025 — here's why.

Growing a Business

Why Your Small Business Growth Stalled — And How to Kickstart It Again

It's possible to scale sustainably even in uncertain times.

Money & Finance

10 Significant Ways A Second Donald Trump Administration Could Impact Your Taxes

Taxes would go down for most of us. But whether or not that's a good thing is up for discussion.

Growing a Business

I Have Seen Million-Dollar Businesses Crumble Because They Didn't Have a Succession Plan. Here's How to Ensure Your Legacy Doesn't Go Down The Drain.

If you want to be on the positive side of those numbers, you need to start planning the succession almost as soon as you start or acquire the business.

Business News

Here's How Donald Trump's Victory Will Impact Small Businesses, According to a Georgetown Business School Professor

Corporate tax cuts may seem like a good thing for businesses, but tariffs and other policies are less clear-cut.

Taxes

Which Candidate's Tax Plan is Better for Small Businesses? Here's What You Need to Know.

The upcoming election promises to bring more tax ramifications than any other election in recent history. Small business owners must pay close attention to these six issues.

Business News

How Cardholder Misconduct is Driving Up Costs for Consumers and Leading to Poorer Customer Experience

New data suggests that cardholder misconduct is on the rise, and it's worrying for both merchants and consumers.

Money & Finance

Customers Have a Favorite Payment Method — But 30% of Businesses Don't Accept It. Are You Driving Business Away?

This article examines the surprising gap between what consumers want in payment options and what small businesses currently offer. It also provides strategies for small business owners looking to adapt to these preferences and enhance customer loyalty.

Money & Finance

The Government Is Forcing Business Owners to Share Personal Data or Get Fined $10,000 — So Why Don't More People Know About It?

The Treasury Department wants to know who owns your business, and the smaller your business, the more attention you should pay.

Operations & Logistics

The Port Strike Ended — Now What? Here's How Small Businesses Can Prepare for Future Disruptions.

The shutdown lasted only three days, and the ILA and the U.S. Maritime Alliance extended their contracts until January 15, 2025 — but if they can't reach an agreement in the new year, the dockworkers could go on strike again.

Business Ideas

I'm a Small Business Owner. How Should I Vote?

Cutting through the noise of divisive headlines from the mainstream media, it is essential to evaluate candidates' stances on issues rather than emotions.

Growing a Business

What The 2024 Election Results Could Mean for D&O Insurance Costs

What you need to know about how the election could impact the Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance market for small to mid-size businesses.