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Top Small Business Predictions for the New Year

Entrepreneurs share their predictions for the new year, including expected challenges and wins for small businesses.

Best Small Business Growth Strategies for 2023

Business leaders and entrepreneurs share their top small business growth strategies for the year ahead.

How to Market Your E-Commerce Business

Marketing your e-commerce business can expand your reach to new markets. Consider these various e-commerce marketing strategies when promoting your business.

10 Manufacturing Small Business Ideas

Growth and opportunity abound in the manufacturing industry, where 98% of all U.S. producers identify as small businesses and speed and agility deliver a competitive edge.

How to Use Instagram Reels for Your Business

Creating Instagram Reels is an excellent way to engage your audience and increase your business’s bottom line. Here are six ways to use Reels to your advantage.

Best Tips for Welcoming Employees Back to Work

Want to give your employees a warm welcome back to the office? These six tips will help improve employee morale on the first day back to work.

How to Know When It’s Time to Hire Your First Employee

Here’s how to determine if it’s time to hire your first employee for your business.

Sustainable Textile Company Supports the Local Farming Community

Kitchen Garden Textiles founder Heidi Barr shares how she pivoted her passion into sustainable products and thrives through community engagement.

New Hires: What Is the Required Paperwork for New Employees?

Startups that are hiring new employees have to make sure the correct paperwork is in order. From W-4s to direct deposit forms, here is a list of the necessary paperwork to start onboarding.

Pinterest and Shutterfly Bet on the ‘Creator Economy’ to Drive Growth

The internet and Gen Z are fueling demand for unique products and services from a growing group of influencers, artisans and small businesses — and big brands are heeding their call.