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Ready. Set. Scale. 2025 Customer Trends Every Small Business Should Know

Small business experts highlight consumer trends that made their impact in 2024 and share insights into the key trends expected to shape 2025.

GOOD COMPANY » LAUNCH PAD

Experts Share Proven Ways to Fight Retail Theft This Holiday Season

Retailers may consider a range of tactics to deter shoplifting, from visible cameras to employee training to AI.

Create a Sense of Community in Your Business

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Mark Van Wye, CEO of Zoom Room, a dog training service company, to share his tips on how to foster a sense of community in your business venture.

Best Practices for an Inclusive Business Culture

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Don Padilla and Eric Abbe, brothers and franchisees behind Blo Blow Dry Bar in Porter Ranch, California, to share their tips on how to become an inclusive small business.

What Amazon is Doing To Help Small Business Sellers During the Holiday Season

The online giant’s new AI-powered tools produce marketing content and analyze sales data, enabling SMBs to use its supply chain and e-commerce tools anywhere they sell products.

RUN » FINANCE

Tax Season Planning You Should Be Doing Now

Assess your year-end tax strategies by reviewing current IRS guidance. Here are the details you need to know.

Best HRIS for Small Business: Compare Top HR Software

See how these popular human resource information systems (HRIS) for small companies streamline benefits, payroll, and core human resources workflows.

How a Former Waitress Built the Solidcore Fitness Chain and Made $100 Million

Against all odds, Anne Mahlum launched and grew one of the fastest-growing Pilates fitness chains in America thanks to her leadership acumen.

How to Establish a 401(k) Company Match Plan

Matching 401(k) contributions can motivate your workforce and attract new talent. Explore 401(k) employer match rules, costs, and tips for designing a simple but effective plan.

How Pharmacist-Founded Auro Wellness Reached $4 Million in 4 Years

As beauty consumers increasingly seek out brands backed by licensed medical professionals, the skincare and supplement startup is tapping into the heightened post-pandemic pursuit of holistic health solutions.