Small Biz Trends

MAY 14, 2022

Staying on top of the latest technologies is one of the ways your small business can keep ahead of the competition. TECHSPO ATLANTA 2022 is going to bring together some of the best developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators, and evangelists in their field. The two-day event will showcase the tools small businesses can implement to future-proof their operations.

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LS Retail

MAY 14, 2022

©2022 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "It is not all right for Russia to decide Ukraine's future." – Antony Blinken.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 14, 2022

Small Business Trends is proud to announce that Mike Guta has accepted a promotion to the position of Assistant Editor. Guta’s promotion is part of Small Business Trends’ investment in the future and expansion of its editorial department. Guta has been working with the publication since June 2015 when he started writing articles for the website.

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Retail Times

MAY 14, 2022

Expandable and recyclable children’s shoes, a game-changing period service the use of new CO2 technology to separate dyes from polyester to enable recycling, and a ‘lend and mend’ scheme in Scotland are the four trailblazing projects that have been awarded a share of the John Lewis Partnership’s £1m Circular Future Fund. In addition to the much needed funds to develop each winner’s projects, the environmental charity Hubbub will measure the impact of the grants.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 14, 2022

The American Rescue Plan Act has already awarded millions of pandemic relief dollars to communities around the country. Some of that money has already supported local small businesses. And cities and counties continue to make this funding available through new grant programs. This week, several cities announced new options, from Cambridge, Massachusetts to Aurora, Colorado.

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Retail Minded

MAY 14, 2022

Key Facts. 400% growth in 18 months – from $3m to $15m. Seven to 50 members of staff. Saved 80 hours per week – equivalent of two full-time staff with new tech doing the heavy lifting. “There’s a philosophy in e-commerce: when you’re making below 10m it’s about the hustle; about your products and marketing. When you start to make over 10m, it’s about processes and people.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 14, 2022

It’s impossible to know exactly what’s in store for the future of your business. But some careful planning can help you make the most of your opportunities. Below are tips from members of the small business community for planning for the future. Make Your Business Bloom This Summer. Summer can be a slow season for many businesses. But that’s often the perfect opportunity to try some new ideas.

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