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Don't File and Forget: Use Your Receipts to Gain Insight on Business Spending
Your business receipts are more than proof for IRS deductions. They're the windows to the soul of your business. Here's what you can see through them.
How This Type of Business Model Could Spur Purpose and Growth For Small Businesses
Whether you're a small business leader deliberating over succession planning and employee engagement strategies or an owner with a vision to establish and lead a values-driven enterprise for decades, you may want to delve deeper into the employee ownership model.
These Are the Most — and Least — On-Time Airlines of 2023, According to a New Report
In July 2023, ticket-selling airlines reported an on-time arrival rate of 69.6%.
How to Prevent Shipping Costs from Decimating Your Profit Margins
A business world that constantly offers shipping discounts has cut into business's profit margins, but it doesn't have to be that way.
How Small Businesses Can Still Create Jobs Despite Inflation and Rising Interest Rates
I've worked closely with small businesses for more than 10 years — here's how they can power through this tough economy and create jobs in the process.
Don't Waste Money on AI. Unlock Its True Potential By Treating It Like a New Hire.
Businesses using artificial intelligence will get the best results if they onboard a new AI agent and make it a member of the team.
How Small And Medium Businesses Can Save Money and Increase Productivity With The Cloud
By investing in the cloud, small to medium sized businesses can achieve the same kinds of success that enterprise-level organizations do — without an enterprise-level budget.
We Are Only Using 33% of Our Marketing Tech — And Draining Our ROI. Here's What Needs to Change to Profit Off Your Investment.
Thousands of martech tools have been discarded this year, mainly because of misaligned expectations and misguided implementation. Here's a better way to get value out of your martech stack.
Don't Fall For These Tricks: 5 Things You Shouldn't Do When Selling a Business
With careful planning and attention to detail, you can maximize the value of your business and ensure a smooth transition for all involved parties when you sell your company. Here's how.
Embracing Mistakes For Operational Excellence
By learning to act swiftly, debrief thoroughly, engage in regular learning-focused meetings, encourage open dialogue, and celebrate the learning process itself, we foster an environment where every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and every mistake a lesson in disguise.
On-Demand Courier Services: The Next Big Thing in Logistics?
On-demand courier services and last-mile delivery saw tremendous growth in the last few years.
How to Write an Operations Plan for Retail and Sales Businesses
Tips for detailing what has to be done and who does what in service and retail companies.
1 in 10 Leaders Say Succession Planning Is Not Worth the Time and Money It Costs — Here's Why They're Wrong.
While seemingly straightforward, succession planning for business owners can take several different forms, each with its own set of pros and cons. You need to understand your options when you inevitably sell or pass down your business someday.
The Secret to Heftier Profits and Happier Employees Lies In This Industry
Business leaders across industries are the gatekeepers to technology innovation, and innovation in this industry in particular can make or break a company's bottom line.
How Much Time Do I Need to Sell My Business? First, Consider These 7 Factors.
It's never too early to start planning to sell your business — in fact, some say you should have an exit strategy planned from day one. But before you do, consider these seven things.