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5 Ways to Build Community Around Your Local Retail Business

A new report from wholesale marketplace Faire says Americans will spend more to support local retailers. Here’s how to lean into this trend and boost business.

How ‘Retail Concierges’ (Both Digital and Human) Are Poised to Disrupt the Shopping Experience

AI-powered virtual sales assistants and improved tools for store employees will anticipate shoppers’ needs and provide VIP-level service at scale.

What Are APIs and How Do They Work?

Every business can benefit from understanding APIs and how they work. Here’s what you need to know.

Background Music Services for Small Businesses

Set the right tone with licensed music from these background music services.

The Best Apps for On-the-Go Entrepreneurs

Manage customer relationships, keep organized, and stay on top of finances with these apps for small business owners.

How to Identify if You’re Too Comfortable in Your Business

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Michael Browning, CEO of Unleashed Brands, to share his best advice on how to determine if you’re too comfortable in your business.

How to Identify a Need in Your Community for a New Business

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Amber Woods, Owner of two Dogtopia locations, to share her best advice on how to determine a need for a new business in your community.

How to Cross-Link in Your Content to Improve Search Ranking

Internal cross-linking helps Google’s algorithms understand how pages on your site relate to one another and which pages are most important.

What Is Payroll-as-a-Service?

Payroll-as-a-service is a convenient way to outsource payroll tax reporting and withholding and ensure that your team is paid on time.

Services and Software to Save on Shipping Costs

Shipping costs can be pricey for small businesses, but these five services will help you find ways to save.