As the holiday season approaches, small businesses are gearing up for a potentially prosperous time, buoyed by the National Retail Federation‘s optimistic prediction of holiday sales ranging from $727.9 billion to $730.7 billion. With this promising outlook on the...

In response to the damaging drought that started on June 13, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared small nonfarm businesses in select Missouri counties and adjacent Iowa counties eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans. This initiative aims...

In light of the severe drought that began on June 13, 13 counties in Iowa have been designated eligible to receive low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This announcement comes directly from Director Tanya...

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Hawaii businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced. The declaration covers Maui County as a result of the wildfires...

You don’t need to wait until Labor Day to host the next big sale for your business. Instead, you can follow the example set by mega online retailer Amazon and just create your own holiday. Amazon will host its annual...

Sales coaching is extremely important in honing skills and boosting performance in the fast-paced business world. Imagine having a powerful tool at your fingertips to enhance this process further. That’s where sales coaching software steps in. This article explores...

After the holiday shopping season comes the season of holiday returns. So if your small business sold a lot of gift items over the past couple of months, you’re likely about to be inundated with customers looking to return...

Selling a loved one’s lifetime belongings or decluttering your own home can be a daunting task, but knowing how to hold an estate sale can significantly simplify the process. An estate sale isn’t just a garage sale; it’s a...

Financial expert Sue Canyon of “Business is Booming!” unveiled her “Profit Power Series.” This series aims to equip small business owners with indispensable tools to avoid bankruptcy and run successful operations. This comes as the startling bankruptcy statistics this...

We are told by almost everyone these days that we should be our authentic selves. But there is still tremendous pressure at work (and in society) to conform and be like everyone else. On The Small Business Radio Show this...