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Right Time, Right Product: Companies Using Tech to Drive Growth With Resale Business Models

KEH Camera, Chairish, and PayMore added new tech to traditional secondhand operations to create thriving resale companies.

How Three Legacy Brands Are Modernizing While Honoring Their Histories

How Manischewitz, Amway, and True Religion are modernizing marketing, products, and celebrity engagement to stay relevant with younger consumers while honoring their heritage.

How Businesses From The RealReal to Hinge are Leveraging Substack to Boost Brand Engagement and Growth

Companies are increasingly exploring content and storytelling strategies on the newsletter publishing platform to deepen customers’ relationships with their brands and products, drive loyalty, and even stoke sales.

The Complete Guide to Small Business Physical Security

Understanding common physical security risks helps you prevent theft and protect your employees.

Meet CLIP, the NYC Startup Giving Everyday Bikes an Electric Boost

Discover how CLIP, a 2025 CO—100 Global Stars Honoree, is converting ordinary bicycles into e-bikes with a five-second, plug-and-play upgrade.

How to Build a Reputation-First Business

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Natasha Walstra, Founder of NearPoint Strategies. Walstra shares her essential tips on how to build your reputation and steer your venture toward success.

How the Ex-Financier Founder of Almond Wind Is Serving an Untapped Market With Reimagined Furniture Design

Ex-Financier Brooke Sharpton is on a mission to transform sofas into statement pieces that marry function with style that reflects her identity, culture, and personal story.

8 Types of Organizational Structures for Small Business

From functional reporting to decision-making, these eight types of organizational structures offer unique advantages.

How AI Is Driving ‘Growth Engines’ for Small Businesses in 2026

A new LinkedIn report suggests that the new year will be a “defining era” for small businesses and AI.