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Nicole Fallon

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Nicole Fallon is a writer, editor, and marketer with over a decade of experience covering small business topics. Nicole holds a Media & Communications degree from New York University and has worked as a journalist and editor for sites like Business News Daily and Business.com. She is also the co-founder and CEO of content marketing agency Lightning Media Partners.

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Small Business Day 2025: Small Business Update
During Small Business Day 2025, Neil Bradley of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discusses how issues like tariffs, the economy, and immigration are impacting small businesses.
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Q1 2025 Small Business Index Highlights Economic Concerns
Small business confidence took a step back in the first quarter of 2025 as concerns about revenue and inflation weighed heavily on owners.
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START » STRATEGY

How to Grow Your Company During Small Business Month
Want to scale your business? Achieve your goals with these core growth strategies and activities.
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Small Business Tariff Update: What to Know Now
U.S. Chamber of Commerce experts share the latest on trade tariffs and what small businesses should know.
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GROW » SALES

How to Build an Amazon Store: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you want to sell more products on Amazon, consider starting a store that will give your brand more visibility. Here’s what you need to do to launch your store.
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C-Suite to Main Street: The Power of Failure in Building Business Success
Brian Scudamore, Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, shares how learning from his mistakes helped his business grow from a single truck to a multi-million dollar franchise.
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START » STRATEGY

Business Certifications: Small Business Guide
Obtaining business certifications can give you access to more opportunities. Here are some of those certifications and how to apply.
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RUN » BUSINESS FINANCING

Documents to Request From the Seller When Buying a Business
Small business owners can assess the financial health and value of a possible business acquisition by requesting six particular documents from the seller.
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TikTok Alternatives for Small Business Marketing
With TikTok’s uncertain future in the United States, consider one of these alternative platforms to promote your brand's content.
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Common QuickBooks Problems Solved
Intuit QuickBooks is a highly popular accounting tool, but like all software, issues may occasionally pop up. Here’s how to fix ten common Quickbook issues.
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