What is a Local Chamber of Commerce and Should You Join One?

There are thousands upon thousands of chambers of commerce in communities throughout the U.S., including your local chamber of commerce. There’s a good chance that your local community is represented by one. Moreover, your state and/or industry almost certainly...

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Outdoor Heaters for Restaurants: Our Top Picks

Outdoor dining is a great way for restaurants to increase their space and revenue. This, of course, is easy to do during the warmer seasons. However, you don’t have to close up your outdoor dining space when it starts...

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Lateral Phishing: The Silent Threat to Your Small Business

Most business owners know what a phishing attack is. And this awareness has lowered the success rate of many phishing attacks. But hackers, being hackers have adapted and evolved with a new and growing type of account takeover attack....

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What Minimum Credit Score for a Business Loan Do I Need?

When it comes time to qualify for a business loan, your credit score is one of the top factors that lenders consider. We answer several frequently asked questions (FAQ) about your credit score for a business loan below. What is...

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Adobe Unveils AI-Enhanced Creative Cloud Suite with Firefly

Adobe is embedding AI-driven features that could redefine the content creation landscape for small businesses and solo entrepreneurs in its Creative Cloud suite. The spotlight of this release is the incorporation of generative AI capabilities natively ingrained in hallmark apps like...

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Adobe Express Adds AI-Powered Firefly

Adobe Express has announced its commercial launch of the Text to Image and Text Effects features, powered by Firefly generative AI. This is more than just an update for small business owners—it’s a game-changer in content creation and marketing....

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What is a Virtual Employee? The Pros and Cons of Hiring Them

Have you ever heard the term “virtual employee” and wondered what exactly it means? Basically, a virtual employee is just like a regular employee who works for your business. However, instead of coming into your office or physical location,...

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TikTok Shop Introduces Shoppable Videos for Small Businesses

TikTok has unveiled its latest venture – the TikTok Shop. The feature will introduce shoppable videos and LIVE streams right into users’ For You feeds, and it already has a massive potential audience with over 150 million users in...

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What is Social Commerce?

If the past holiday season was any indication, social commerce is set to surge in the 2020s. According to research from Smartly.io, a social media advertising automation platform, consumers are now shopping via social media. And social advertising influences...

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Deliver the Best CX With Customer Service & Experience East 2023

Customer Service & Experience East 2023 is a two-day event hosted by Reuters Events that brings together customer service and experience leaders from across industries to learn about the latest trends and best practices, network with peers, and share...

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