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Small Businesses Battle Inflation and Workforce Shortages

Retail Wire

The United States economy continues to be a source of concern for small businesses, with the ongoing worker scarcity and relentless inflation feeding into their pessimism. A slight rise in the Small Business Optimism Index was reported for December, but the atmosphere remains gloomy.

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Should Your Small Business Attend Trade Shows?

Retail Focus

If you run a small business then you may be wondering if you should be attending trade shows. At the end of the day, trade shows are a fantastic way for you to get your business name out there, not to mention that they give you the chance to connect with your clients face-to-face as well.

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Small Businesses Such as Red Rooster Now Offering Childcare To Retain Staff

Retail Wire

The rising costs of childcare have led some parents to opt out of the workforce altogether, leading to a significant challenge for small businesses. In response to high turnover rates, some small businesses are tackling this issue head-on by offering on-site childcare as a practical solution.

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During the Holidays, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Feel the Impact of Retail Crime

Retail TouchPoints

Still, much of the conversation surrounding retail crime has focused on chain stores and other large businesses. And while it’s true that many large retailers have attributed store closures to the surge in both theft and violence, its impact is felt even more keenly by small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs).

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Instacart Connects Retailers to Small Business Owners with Launch of Instacart Business

Retail TouchPoints

Instacart will expand its delivery capabilities beyond the consumer space with the launch of Instacart Business, a B2B service aimed at helping small businesses. Instacart Business also will cover office supplies currently offered by Instacart, such as paper and pens. and Canada. Black Chambers, U.S.

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Ikea launches loyalty program to support small businesses

Inside Retail

As small businesses recover from the pandemic, Ikea has unveiled a new loyalty club called Ikea Business Network. The network aims to create meaningful connections for small businesses, fostering a platform to share knowledge and opportunities.

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Today in Global Small Business: Global Small Businesses Need Financial Services, Not Charity

LS Retail

©iStock/FeelPic What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Global small businesses need financial services , not charity. Today’s small businesses face extraordinary multi-layered challenges on local, state, national and global levels. Here's why.

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