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Leadership

4 Questions All Business Owners Need to Answer to Have a Successful Exit Plan

The more time you have to plan your exit, the more successful it will be. But how can business owners prepare themselves for this tremendous life change? These are the big-picture questions that business owners must reflect on to achieve their goals and prepare for the next phase of life.

Thought Leaders

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Took My Company Public

What I wish I would have known through the many turmoils of experience that lead to necessary wisdoms for company survival.

Leadership

5 Things to Do (and 1 Thing to Avoid) to Reach Your Entrepreneurial Goals in 2025

To start the new year out strong and reset your expectations, here are five things to do now and one thing to avoid to reach the goals you've laid out for the months ahead.

Money & Finance

Is Your Credit Card Processor Secretly Costing You a Fortune? Watch for These 5 Red Flags

The lack of transparency in credit card processing can impact your profit margins — here are five things to watch for to decide if it's time to ditch your credit card processor.

Money & Finance

The National Average Salary Is About $65,000. Here's What Americans Are Saving for Retirement — How Do Your Stats Compare?

You might need a bigger nest egg than you'd think to be comfortable during your golden years.

Growing a Business

5 Trends Small Business Owners Need to Watch in 2025

Future-proof your small business with insights into 2025's top trends — from leveraging AI to embracing sustainability and adapting to a rapidly changing market.

Business News

In-Person Shopping Made a Comeback This Holiday Season, According to a New Report. Here's How Much Buyers Spent in Stores.

Holiday shoppers spent almost $1,000 each on gifts, decorations, and other related expenses this year.

Debt / Loans / Refinancing

Struggling with Startup Finances? These Innovative Payment Solutions Will Save You

Cash flow delays, manual invoices and missed discounts can drain your startup's time and resources. Switching to an innovative payment process removes these roadblocks, helping your business grow faster and stay agile.

Growing a Business

Why Business Owners Should Streamline Their Operations Now for Success in 2025

As the holiday season and year-end approach, business owners face heightened operational demands, from inventory management to spend control. By streamlining these processes and partnering with flexible suppliers, businesses can maintain efficiency, meet customer needs and focus on growth while navigating this busy period.

Growing a Business

Here's Why We Walked Away From Half of Our Customers — and How It Actually Helped Us Grow

Learn why my co-founder and I chose to walk away from half of our customers to achieve focused growth.

Business Process

5 Powerful Ways to Streamline Your Work Processes with AI

The correct way to combine AI, automation, and human talent in the modern world by adopting a hybrid model. Learn the key steps businesses can take to successfully streamline operations and enhance performance using advanced technology.

Starting a Business

Giving My Product Away for Free Was One of the Best Business Decisions I Made — Here's Why.

There's a lot of debate about the potential hazards of giving your product away for free. To me, it's a no-brainer.

Money & Finance

6 Common End-of-Year Financial Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make — and How to Avoid Them

Steer clear of these common year-end money mistakes, and keep your business on track to meet its goals.

Operations & Logistics

Employees Are Demanding Better AI Policies in the Workplace — Here Are 7 Steps to Building One

Here's why organizations should create an AI policy and the steps they should consider to create one.