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Elements of a Good Meeting

Good meetings require focus, a clear agenda, and actionable next steps.

Holiday Shopping Marketing Trends Predict 2026 Retail Trends

A bifurcated economy, social commerce, AI, and support for small businesses are all influencing holiday shopping, reflecting the trends poised to shape consumer spending next year.

5 Work and Business Trends You Need to Know

Workplaces, technology, and customer expectations are evolving. Here's what to expect in 2025.

Human-Centric Hiring: How to Do It

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Heidi Golledge, Founder and CEO of Jobot, a staffing solutions company, how companies can create a more human hiring process.

A Guide to Outsourcing Your Accounting Tasks

If finance isn't your strong suit, it may be wise to outsource your business's accounting tasks to a professional. Our guide can help you get started.

What Is Accounts Receivable?

Accounts receivable refers to the incoming money owed to a business for products or services, and is a vital part of a company’s balance sheet.

Big Hiring Trends for 2025

AI, skills hiring, and employee value propositions are all key hiring trends to know in 2025.

How and Why Recession-Proof Your Business Concept

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Kelly Tope, Senior Director of Franchise Development at FullSpeed Automotive®, to share her thoughts on why you should invest in a recession-proof concept for your small business.

How Camille Rose Became the No. 1 Black Woman-Owned Brand for Textured Hair

Founder Janell Stephens won over retailers from Target to Ulta without compromising the quality of her ingredients or her formulas.

How to Master a Balance Between Work & Play

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Eric Gagnon, President and Co-founder of We Sell Restaurants, a restaurant brokerage, to share his secrets on how to find and maintain a work-life balance as a small business owner.