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SMB optimism climbs in June as economic challenges persist, NFIB reports  

According to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Economic Trends survey, small business optimism improved in June, despite inflation becoming...

National Independent Retailer Month highlights why local businesses remain an economic engine

Every July, National Independent Retailer Month shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurs behind America's locally owned shops. But the annual observance is about more...

How multimodal AI is shaping business operations

Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved rapidly in recent years, moving beyond simple text-based interactions to systems capable of understanding and processing multiple types of...

SBA launches $6M initiative to support women entrepreneurs [Aug. 10 deadline]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a $6 million grant competition to expand support for women entrepreneurs through its new Women’s Business Center...

5 ways small retailers can compete with big box stores on promotional strategy

Large retail chains may have big budgets and nationwide recognition, but that doesn't mean your small business can't stand out. Unlike them, you have...

10 AI tools small businesses can start using now for free

Small business owners aren't testing AI on the side anymore, they're building it into daily operations. 82% of small business employers have already invested...

5 ways to effectively deal with unhappy customers

Is the customer always right? Maybe not, but in their own mind, they are. If you've ever had to deal with angry or unhappy...