Steve Potts on building Scout Boats from $50k to $100M

Small business optimism hits its seventh-month high as sales outlook improves

U.S. small business optimism increased slightly in August, reaching its highest level since January. Business owners expressed greater confidence in sales prospects and the...

U.S. job growth steady but slowing as small businesses struggle to hire

U.S. job growth remained steady in June, with 147,000 new positions added, above this year’s monthly average but below last year’s pace, while small...

Creating a wellness-inspired workspace: Designing an office that promotes health and productivity

Let’s admit the concept of a wellness-inspired workspace is gaining prominence. It is especially true in contemporary work, where hours blend seamlessly into digital...

New platform gives small business owners real-time control over payments

On September 4, U.S. Bank launched a new all-in-one cash flow management platform aimed at helping small businesses streamline accounts payable, automate workflows, and...

Salesforce acquires Bluebirds to boost AI-driven sales prospecting

Salesforce is expanding its suite of business solutions with the acquisition of Bluebirds, an AI-driven prospecting system designed to simplify and enhance top-of-funnel lead...

Small businesses embrace AI to boost growth, not cut jobs

A growing number of small business owners are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to power growth and improve productivity, with many expecting it to...

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...