“What’s the shrewdest, smartest maneuver you’ve ever seen in business?” Here’s what YEC community members had to say: 1. Slack’s Pivot From Gaming “There are plenty of smart maneuvers in business. One that sticks out to me is the origin of Slack....

Today’s businesses have numerous revenue opportunities, from selling products online to leveraging knowledge and skills with a home-based business. Members of the online small business community have experience with many of these options. Read about their experiences and gain...

Businesses throughout the Los Angeles area rely on the entertainment industry for various functions. So when two major industry unions struck last year, many small businesses felt the effects. Now, a new grant program aims to support those businesses...

Mobile apps are influencing our interactions, communication, and business practices. Therefore, understanding app statistics is extremely important for businesses, developers, and users. With over 20% of people discovering new brands through apps and 85% of users favoring apps over websites,...

AI is set to supercharge small business marketing. By analyzing customer data, AI will help you personalize outreach and target ideal audiences with laser focus. Strategic Marketing West 2024 will have the leading experts in the field from the...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) just released its annual report card on how federal agencies are doing in giving contracts to small businesses. These agencies exceeded their FY23 goal of 23%, awarding 28.4% of federal contract dollars to small...

The Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released final rules detailing how to transfer certain tax credits in a taxable year. These rules, which are part of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Creating Helpful...

Calendly has introduced a new browser extension that makes it easier for businesses to manage their meetings directly from the web. This new tool is designed to help users book and adjust meetings without having to switch between different...

Understanding the intricate relationship between customer experience (CX) and brand loyalty is a must in today’s dynamic business landscape. As consumer behavior evolves, so does the concept of brand devotion. In this article, we go into 60 essential customer...

Spring can be a perfect time to give your small business a boost. And there are many small business grant programs that can help you reach your goals. In fact, several programs are currently accepting applications. Here are a...