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The 7 small business trends that paid off in 2024

NEXT tells the story of how staying small on purpose seems to be paying off big for some small businesses.

6 ways to help climate-proof your business

(BPT) - Organizations are increasingly worried about the impact of climate change on their businesses. A national survey by MIT Technology Review Insights, in conjunction with the Michigan Economic …

7 Steps to Help Keep Your Small Business Cyber Safe This Holiday Season

(BPT) - The holidays bring a whirlwind of excitement, sales, and unfortunately also scams. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Week mean increased online transactions, e-commerce …

Managing Insurance for Your Seasonal Construction Business

(BPT) - For many contractors who work seasonally, winter may signal an end to their busiest time of year; for others, winter is the start of their busiest time. No matter when your busy season is, …

41 tips to support small businesses this holiday season (on any budget)

NEXT shares 41 tips to support and nurture every type of local business in a community.

End of the year business checklist: 7 tasks to do now

NEXT shares a checklist to help small businesses navigate tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial analysis, business strategy, and more.

Employers are going all-in on social impact

(BPT) - In today’s workforce, more workers are reconsidering the role of work in their lives. Employees are increasingly looking for more than just a paycheck — they want their work to be …

Ever had meetings that "could have been an email?" WorkTango compiled insights on how to better engage team members and get more out of gatherings.

Ever had meetings that "could have been an email?" WorkTango compiled insights on how to better engage team members and get more out of gatherings.
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4 ways to check if a business name is taken

LegalZoom shares four methods to ensure your business name is unique and effective.

Using data from the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, Stacker ranked 25 major online retailers from worst to best.

Using data from the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, Stacker ranked 25 major online retailers from worst to best.
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52 companies that offer student discounts

SoFi rounds up dozens of currently available student discounts on a variety of goods and services.

How to Plan for Retirement

(Family Features) Being financially secure in retirement starts while you're still working. To ensure you're prepared, consider these steps to plan for retirement.

New Year’s resolutions for your financial health: tools to help you navigate your financial situation

New Year’s resolutions for your financial health: tools to help you navigate your financial situation

(Lindsey Johnson, Consumer Bankers Association President and CEO) - The end of the year is the perfect time to review your full financial picture and consider any changes. With over 4,000 banks in …

On Small Business Saturday, establishments with a digital presence may have an edge

Using Deloitte and Wells Fargo and Small Business Majority surveys, accessiBe helps small business owners address holiday shoppers' preferences.

What is check kiting? The viral "money glitch" that's actually fraud

Spokeo breaks down the viral-again and fraudulent practice of check-kiting.

These two states are responsible for most of the nation's school book bans

The 19th examines developments in school book bans across the U.S.

How to give your employees a health insurance stipend

Thatch outlines how small businesses can give employees a healthcare stipend to use to pay for health insurance, medical bills, and more.

How to stop spending money: 7 strategies to curb overspending

SoFi provides an understanding of why overspending can happen, plus seven strategies to curb it.