Square Data Reveals the Best Time to Buy a Christmas Tree

As the holiday season approaches, families across the country are preparing to bring home one of the season’s most iconic decorations: the Christmas tree. According to data analyzed by Square from thousands of Christmas tree sellers in 2023, the...

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Black Friday 2024 In-Store Traffic Declines Nationwide, Regional and Category Trends Show Mixed Results

Black Friday 2024 in-store shopping traffic declined by 3.2% nationwide compared to 2023, according to data from RetailNext, a leader in retail intelligence and traffic analytics. Despite hopes for a rebound, the results reflect broader trends seen throughout 2024,...

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In the News: Our Favorite Black Friday Deals for Small Businesses

The Small Business Breakdown crew got together this Black Friday to discuss their favorite deals that are best for small businesses and their owners. Check out what each of our panelists picked, mostly new tech gadgets, that can help you...

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Booking.com Survey Highlights Confusion and Gaps in Business Travel Policies

A new survey from Booking.com for Business reveals that many business travelers and decision-makers remain unclear about their companies’ travel policies, creating challenges that can disrupt efficiency and morale. The study, which surveyed over 600 U.S. business travelers and...

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Knowing the Cheapest Days to Fly Will Cut Business Travel Costs

Saving money on business travel isn’t just about choosing the least expensive airline and finding the best travel site. Selecting the right days to fly can also make a major impact on pricing. Read on for a full guide...

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The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World

It seems if one thing is for sure, is that we are living in “the age of outrage”. Social media and politics certainly has turned up the heat and people seem to be outraged and angry almost everywhere about...

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Zoho Survey Results: 2024 Holiday Shopping Trends and Preparation Strategies for Retailers

As the 2024 holiday season approaches, Zoho’s latest reports provide a comprehensive look at consumer behavior and actionable strategies for businesses. With insights from 1,500 respondents spanning various regions and generations, the data reveals trends in spending, timing, and...

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Black Friday LIVE! Small Business Breakdown Sharing the Best Deals for Small Business Owners

Black Friday is just hours away and as always, it’s a great chance for small business owners and entrepreneurs to score some great deals on tech, goods, and vital services they need for the coming year. Oh yeah, it’s not...

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Online Fax Services: A Smart Solution for Entrepreneurs

Long before emails changed the way we interact with each other, businesses relied on fax machines for communication. Traditional fax machines may have become obsolete in the modern workplace, but a large number of businesses are using online fax...

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New Study Reveals Small Business Owners Prioritize Sustainability Over Growth

A recent study by best-selling author and business coach Mosongo Moukwa challenges conventional assumptions about small business financial motivations, suggesting that owner-managers are more focused on survival and stability than on growth. Conducted over two years with 60 small...

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