Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

(Photo credit: adobe.stock.com) A combination of ecommerce platform and affiliate marketing hub, Bookshop.org sells directly to readers, but its most important customers are independent booksellers, helping them easily digitize their business and leverage their power as a group to create a compelling alternative to Amazon.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Small business owners already have a lot on their plate. Their business is their baby, and they’ve poured their blood, sweat and tears into big-picture plans while eagerly embracing the day-to-day work. One of the first things a business can do to prepare itself is to save and cut costs. Fortifying for the Future.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2022

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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National Retail Solutions

APRIL 24, 2024

Learn how qualifying your small business for EBT/SNAP benefits can boost your revenue and serve your community. The post How Can a Small Business Qualify for EBT / SNAP Benefits Permit? Are you missing out on sales from EBT customers? appeared first on National Retail Solutions.

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LS Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

©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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Wiser

JULY 25, 2023

Starting and running a small business is one of the most rewarding experiences that anyone can have. But even with all this in place, it can still be difficult for small or local businesses to get noticed and stand out from the competition. Why Are Promotions Important For Small Businesses?

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 4, 2024

Representatives of small businesses and workers have aired concerns regarding proposals to reduce the frequency of second-class post deliveries, warning it could have ripple effects on the economy. The federation said one in four small companies rely on the postal service and that scaling it back risks doing damage to the economy.

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Wiser

JUNE 5, 2023

As a small business owner, managing supply chain issues is nothing new. Because smaller retailers cannot always order in bulk or far in advance like many larger retailers do, any supply chain disruptions are often felt faster and stronger by small businesses.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 18, 2022

A small business owner easily might become overwhelmed when it comes time to buy health insurance. With so many types of small business health insurance from which to choose, and so many companies offering those benefits, where is one to begin selecting health insurance ? Types of Small Business Health Insurance.

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Small Biz Trends

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

If you’re like most small business owners, you’re always on the lookout for new small business financing options. In this article, we’ll explore 20 different financing options for small businesses such as traditional bank loans. What is Business Financing? Business Credit Cards.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 18, 2022

The biggest business networking and educational event for small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York City is going to take place at SMALL BUSINESS EXPO – NEW YORK CITY on June 24, 2022. You will learn to grow your small business from CEOs and industry experts across many industries.

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LS Retail

MARCH 1, 2024

She says studies show businesses are more successful in the long term when they spread their reach to new countries and markets. ©iStock/Galeanu Mihai According to Courtney Kincaid, President and CEO of the Indiana CPA Society, global expansion is now easier than ever.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 4, 2022

Learn from industry leaders by attending SMALL BUSINESS EXPO – NEW YORK CITY on June 24, 2022. 3 KEYS TO GROWING YOUR BUSINESS FROM GOOGLE SEARCH. Register for SMALL BUSINESS EXPO – NEW YORK CITY on June 24, 2022, from 10 a.m.- New York City Small Business Expo 2022. Register Now.

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LS Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

©iStock/Media Lens King What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: 5 things to accelerate women's economic empowerment. Women own almost half of all Indonesian small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Many small businesses are struggling to find and retain employees. Read about these and other small business grant opportunities from the previous week below. Johnson County, Kansas is allocating approximately $5 million to a new small business grant program. Enfield ARPA Small Business Grant Program.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced some planned events to celebrate the upcoming National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) from October 31 to November 4. National Veterans Small Business Week is Almost Here. SBA Support for Veteran Small Businesses.

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LS Retail

APRIL 22, 2024

©iStock/Pakin Jarerndee What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Books, reports, and articles that discuss trends in globalization. The KOF Globalization Index measures the economic, social and political dimensions of globalization.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 2, 2022

With 2022 drawing to a close, it’s the last chance for businesses to apply for many helpful grant programs. Small business grants are useful all year long. New London Women’s Business Development Council Grants. New London Women’s Business Development Council Grants. Cayuga County ARPA Grants.

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Small Biz Trends

JANUARY 7, 2023

The start of a new year is the perfect time to evaluate your business goals and determine how much funding you may need to achieve them. Small business grant programs may help you achieve various goals in 2023. If you want to start the new year off with an influx of funding, these small business grants have deadlines in January.

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LS Retail

MARCH 4, 2024

©iStock/Yulia Novik What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: This nonprofit, Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® , is making history every day for special women who aspire to take on the world with their business. The full lens on Women's History Month.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 14, 2022

A small business is defined as an enterprise with fewer than 500 employees. Small Business Administration, there are more than 31 million small businesses in the United States, making up 99.7% of all businesses in the country. What Type of Insurance Does a Small Business Need?

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The latest BizBuySell Insight Report shows that after five consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth, small business sales activity has slowed. Asking prices for small businesses dropped by 13% from last year while sale prices dropped by 14%. The third quarter of 2022 was also 4.5% Timing of a Purchase.

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LS Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

©iStock/Chansom Pantip VISA launched its 7th edition of its Global Back to Business Study , which found that a majority of surveyed small and micro businesses (SMBs) plan to prioritize cross-border sales as they look to scale beyond Main Street and High Street to new geographies.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 3, 2022

Women and minority entrepreneurs often face extra challenges when starting and running their businesses. The Latest Small Business Grants for Women and Minority Business Owners. Here are the latest small business grant opportunities for women and minority entrepreneurs. Power Forward Small Business Grant.

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LS Retail

MARCH 25, 2024

©iStock/NiroDesign What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) provides the weather in your language. Who will win the translation battle, AI or human translators ? Caution for AI translation. Quote of the week: "Words travel worlds.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Whether your business is struggling to recover from the pandemic or trying to make the most of new opportunities, extra funding can be incredibly useful. Small business grants provide a quick influx of cash that can be used for a variety of functions. Small Business Grants with an October 2022 Deadline.

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LS Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

©iStock/IR_Stone The Dubai government’s $136 million SME push to help small business to globalize will trigger an immediate influx of entrepreneurs and top talents from around the world to either expand or set up new businesses in the emirate, before taking them global, because of the inclusivity of the initiative, experts and industry players said.

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Small Biz Trends

APRIL 12, 2023

Small business loans are a popular source of financing for small business owners, but securing one can be challenging. Understanding the requirements for a small business loan can help increase the chances of approval. Who can apply for a small business loan? Keep reading to learn more.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

There’s never a bad time to receive some extra business funding. As we head into the holiday season, there are many grant opportunities that can help small businesses achieve their end-of-year goals. The Miami Foundation is supporting businesses in south Florida through the Miami Open for Business program.

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LS Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

©iStock/DINphotogallery What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Emerging markets are exercising greater global sway. Here are some cool inventions in 2024. AI translation and captioning. Worldwide B2B ecommerce size and sales forecast.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Small business owners envision a cashless future, according to Visa, even as some legislators move to protect unbanked and underbanked consumers.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 3, 2022

If you want to learn how to enhance your ability to advance People, Products, Data, and Knowledge for your small business, then you can’t miss Building Business Capability 2023. Click on the red button and register now to attend Building Business Capability 2023 from May 8-12 in Las Vegas, NV 2023. Foundational.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 4, 2022

Today’s small businesses need resources for a huge variety of operational needs, from rent to technical support. Small business grants can help new and existing businesses cover some of these expenses. Currently, there are many programs available for businesses in various industries and markets.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 27, 2022

Small business owners say the pressure put on their business from inflation is getting worse. The new survey released by the NFIB Research Center assessed the impact inflation is having on small businesses in the US. Small Business Owners Say Inflation Pressure Only Getting Worse. Absorbing Costs.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 7, 2022

NASA has awarded $50 million in funding to hundreds of small businesses. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration selected small businesses and research institutions to develop technology to help drive the future of space exploration. NASA Awards $50 Million in Funding to Small Businesses.

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Small Biz Trends

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As I have met small business owners over the last two decades, I have realized that financial illiteracy is rampant. My guest on The Small Business Radio Show this week says this issue is especially true for minorities. This year, Lisa was named a 2022 Brightside Trailblazer in Business by Brightside Global Trade.

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Cisco Retail

JANUARY 20, 2022

This is especially important for small businesses, which have been so dramatically affected by the pandemic. As with many disruptive events, the pandemic has provided many lessons for small businesses to pull from. We’ve narrowed it down to five resolutions small businesses should consider as you take on 2022.

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