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Gntl’s Multifunctional Products Are Winning Beauty Shoppers

The skin care industry has flourished by promoting product-laden regimens. The founder of Gntl is out to prove that less can be more.

How Brands Are Using AI to Minimize the Costs of Product Returns

Businesses from Flux Footwear to Piper & Scoot apparel are tapping the technology to reduce merchandise return rates with solutions at various stages of the consumer buying journey.

Best Job Posting Sites for Small Businesses

Try advertising on these eight job platforms to find qualified candidates near you.

Hiring and Recruiting: Key Differences and Best Practices

Discover the difference between hiring and recruiting, when to hire internally versus externally, and best practices for attracting top talent to your organization.

How 3 Startups Started Selling Product at Walmart

How a drink mixer brand, a women’s health business, and a stain removal disruptor cracked the world’s biggest retailer’s tough standards by leveraging Amazon success, buzzy products, and strategic pitches.

Beginner’s Guide to Using Pinterest for Business

Master marketing your small business on Pinterest with this step-by-step guide that explains every aspect of using Pinterest for business, from setup and pins to analytics and sales.

How to Plan a Pop-Up Shop

Follow this guide to learn what it takes to open a pop-up shop and create a unique shopping experience.

How Startups Are Taking Bold Bets in Underserved Markets

Where other would-be founders might see challenges, risk, or complexity, Better Place Forests, Whimstay, and OneRail founders saw opportunities for innovation, customer satisfaction, and business success.

Social Media Secrets From Five Travel Brands

Here are social media secrets from five travel brands that are winning online.

HydroPeptide CEO on Building Brand Equity with a Longevity-Driven Skin Care Strategy 

Long before ‘skin longevity’ became the industry’s buzzword, HydroPeptide built its brand around scientifically backed formulas. The strategy is paying off with double-digit sales gains amid the rise of wellness-and-ingredient-savvy consumers.