The U.S. economy is driven by consumer spending, which makes up close to 70% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Even though the economic indicators are solid at the moment, the slightest a... Read more
Small businesses employ 58.9 million people and account for 44% of U.S. economic activity. For B2SMB brands, this segment represents a $500 billion market. Recognizing these brands allows sm... Read more
We’ve been hearing some negative economic news lately. But what may be the case for some — or could amount to nothing more than worries — may not be the case for others. Take, for instance,... Read more
A reader from Florida asks: “How do I write a performance review? My company is growing and while we try to give verbal feedback, I feel the need to get more formal. But I am a bit at a loss... Read more
Every business is unique in the way the team members communicate and collaborate on tasks, so communication tools need to come with a wide variety of options to suit as many business models... Read more
The number of independent bookstores grew by 40% between 2009 and 2018, and to date, there are 2,400 stores. This doesn’t include national chains and other retailers. The point is the growth... Read more
Employee retention remains a challenge. But what happens when unemployment rates hit a historic low? What if you could find a solution which could predict turnover? According to ENGAGE Talen... Read more
If you play music at your small business, the review of ASCAP and BMI Consent Decrees by the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) will likely have some consequences. The DOJ is rev... Read more
Customer retention is one of the key metrics for ensuring the success of any business. Keeping more customers for longer periods, means you are doing something right. The Small Business Admi... Read more
Facebook Collects Audio, Raises Privacy Concerns Earlier this week it was reported that Facebook has been collecting audio from some voice chats on Messenger and paying contractors to listen... Read more
