The future of leadership and problem-solving in the AI era with Dan Chuparkoff
On the latest episode of The Small Business Show, Jim Fitzpatrick sat down with one...
Reignite your passion as a leader and avoid burnout – Daisy Auger-Domínguez
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially classified “burnout” as an occupational disease in 2019. However, this stress...
The SmallBizLady’s guide to building a successful sales framework – Melinda Emerson | Quintessence Group
Many small business owners believe that hiring a great salesperson will immediately boost their company’s...
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Shep Hyken on AI, customer experience, and the power of reviews
Ratings and reviews play a pivotal role in a consumer’s decision-making process and can often be the deciding factor in whether a customer purchases...
ENTREPRENUERSHIP
Small business optimism drops as uncertainty reaches near-historic levels
Small business confidence has taken a sharp hit, with uncertainty reaching near-record levels, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The organization’s...
FINANCE
Trump tariffs may cause ‘irreversible’ economic damage to American businesses
On Saturday, the Trump administration announced a tariff exemption for select technology products such as iPhones, PCs, and chips. While this move provides some...
FRANCHISE
Scaling like a franchise: lessons every small business should embrace
Franchising is a powerful model for scaling businesses. Although it may not be for every business or entrepreneur, small business owners can still learn...
LEADERSHIP
How thoughtful leadership drives meaningful growth – Randy Hain | Serviam Partners
In today’s episode of The Small Business Show, Randy Hain, executive coach, author, founder and president of Serviam Partners challenges leaders to pause, reflect,...
LEGAL
Treasury drops business owner reporting rule, raises concerns over loopholes
The U.S. Department of Treasury has scrapped a key requirement for small businesses to report ownership details to the federal government, reversing course on...
MARKETING/DIGITAL
SBA cracks down on loan fraud with new verification rules
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced new verification requirements designed to combat fraud in its loan programs. The reform ensures that only eligible...
STARTUP
Understanding startup costs: How much does it really take to launch a small business?
Many entrepreneurs dream of starting their own business, often with minimal resources. While some ventures can begin with relatively low upfront costs, many small...