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How to Prepare Your Small Business for Black Friday
Creating a marketing plan, checking your inventory, and optimizing your site for mobile shopping will ensure your small business is ready for Black Friday.
By: Kaytlyn Smith

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.
By: CO Staff

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.
By: Jessica Elliott

How to Build a Recovery Plan for Your Business
Disasters can’t always be prevented, but a recovery plan can help your business bounce back faster.
By: Jamie Johnson

Tips for Creating a Recession-Proof Business Plan
The best time to prepare for a recession is before one hits. Learn how to recession-proof your business plan with these six tips.
By: Jamie Johnson

How to Change Your EIN
An EIN is like a Social Security number for your business. While you can’t change it, you can get a new one and change your business details.
By: Emily Heaslip

Independent Contractor Agreements: What to Include
Hiring independent contractors? A formal agreement helps you comply with labor laws while avoiding costly penalties.
By: Emily Heaslip

How AI Can Help You on Small Business Saturday and Beyond
AI is dramatically changing how consumers shop, and how businesses sell. Here are key tools small businesses can use right now to save time and drive sales.
By: Joan Verdon

Boost Small Business Saturday Sales With Tips From Big Retailers
Big retailers spent a lot of time, money, data, and manpower creating their holiday game plans. Here are five of their 2025 strategies small businesses can use to their advantage.
By: Joan Verdon

Improve Disaster Preparedness with Readiness for Resiliency Program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and FedEx aim to improve the natural disaster readiness of small businesses.
By: Emily Heaslip

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