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A Security Flaw Is Affecting Millions of Websites: What Small Business Owners Need to Do

A flaw in PHP, the software behind roughly 70% of the web, is putting millions of websites at risk of being hacked. Here is how to check your site and the exact questions to ask your hosting provider today.

Small Business bAIsics: AI Training for Business Growth

Our virtual and in-person AI training, developed with support from Google and in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is the gateway to understanding and applying artificial intelligence in practical, powerful ways at your business.

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Inside The Elf on the Shelf's Growth Strategy

For the company’s 20th anniversary, Founders and sisters Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts reimagined the brand’s mission and are leaning into partnerships, customization, and new products and experiences.

Holiday Marketing Secrets From Boutique Retailers

Here are five holiday marketing secrets from boutique retailers who are capturing the spirit of the season while growing their businesses.

How Businesses Use Ultramodern Tech in Niche Ways

Innovative solutions that leverage automation in marketing, retailing, and transportation yield gains for companies ranging from PODS moving and storage to VenHub’s self-operating convenience stores.

Small Businesses Offering Customizable Gift Baskets

These small businesses demonstrate how well-crafted, personalized gift baskets can increase engagement, enhance the customer experience, and drive repeat sales.

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Business Lessons From Hallmark Christmas Movies

From struggling Christmas tree farms to bakeries on the brink of closure, the challenges felt by the small businesses at the center of these movies offer business lessons to all.

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A Guide to Employee Record Retention

Employee recordkeeping requirements vary by business type and location. Here's how you can stay compliant and protect sensitive data.

Family Businesses Are Growing and Planning for the Future

Many family-owned businesses are also small businesses, and two new surveys reveal how they’re planning for the future.

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What Is an Annual Report, and How Do You File It?

Many states require businesses to file an annual report to stay in good standing. Here’s what to include and how to stay compliant.

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How to Write an Emergency Preparedness Plan

Every business owner should prepare for the next big emergency. Learn how to write an emergency preparedness plan using these seven steps.

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How to Issue Form 1099

Streamline tax season by deciding how you’ll complete and send 1099s to your contractors.