Things look good for retailers this holiday season. Nearly 190 million U.S. consumers shopped from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year. That reflects an increase of 14 percent over last year’s sales numbers according to the National Retail Federation. And most retailers are small busine
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How to Open a Retail Store
Posted by lyceum under StartupsFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 1583 days ago
Trucking Companies Abruptly Closing, Mismanagement Claimed
Posted by lyceum under NewsFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 1583 days ago
Two trucking companies abruptly closed down in the past several weeks, leaving truckers stranded on the road. And it couldn’t have come at a worse time, just before Christmas.
The economy is usually blamed for a business shuttering. But in these cases the cause may be more about mismanagement. Read More
The economy is usually blamed for a business shuttering. But in these cases the cause may be more about mismanagement. Read More
8 Large Format Laser Printers for Your Small Business
Posted by lyceum under Products and ServicesFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 1583 days ago
Your business needs to print posters, signs, banners or blueprints. Find the perfect printer out there for your needs. Don’t overspend on something with fancy features you won’t use. But ensure it can handle whatever you need it to.
Printers come in many sizes. And they cater to different budgets. Read More
Printers come in many sizes. And they cater to different budgets. Read More
Santa & Mrs. Claus Provide Festive Fun for People of All Ages
Posted by lyceum under NewsFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 1583 days ago
When the holiday season rolls around, it’s time for Santa and Mrs. Claus to make their annual appearance. For Al and Nancee Jelsema, this means running a seasonal festive fun business in the Phoenix area.
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The couple transformed their love for spending time with their grandchildren into an events b Read More
BenchTax Promises an All-in-One Bookkeeping and Tax Prep Solution
Posted by lyceum under Products and ServicesFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 1587 days ago
One of the secrets to ensuring the success of your business is outsourcing time and labor-intensive tasks to people who know what they are doing. “Know what they are doing” being the key phrase here. And this is what BenchTax promises to do as an all-in-one bookkeeping and tax prep solution.
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Why Visits with Santa are Ripe for Disruption
Posted by lyceum under TechnologyFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 1587 days ago
What will happen with Santa's meet and greet events in the future? Check out Mark Anderson's cartoon, Why Visits with Santa are Ripe for Disruption.
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Fiverr Launches Influencer Store - Now Has Freelancers in 300 Categories
Posted by lyceum under NewsFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 1601 days ago
Fiverr just launched its online marketplace for influencers so they can scale and grow their channels as more brands use influencer marketing. With the addition of the Influencer Store, Fiverr now covers five industries with its stores. This includes Gaming, E-Commerce, Architecture, and Politics i
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Should You Consider a 4 Day Work Week?
Posted by lyceum under ManagementFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 1601 days ago
Microsoft tested a four day work week early in November and found it boosted productivity. As a result, the four day work week is becoming a frequent topic of discussion among small business owners. However, these alternative work schedules have pros and cons. Here’s a few things that any small bus
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2020 Tax Calendar for Small Businesses Will Keep You On Track
Posted by lyceum under TaxesFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 1601 days ago
Keep your eye on this 2020 tax calendar. Otherwise you may miss any deadlines that could trigger penalties. Or cause the loss of time-saving opportunities.
Not all types of businesses have the same filing deadline for their income tax returns: Read More
Not all types of businesses have the same filing deadline for their income tax returns: Read More
Empathy is Key to Providing Good Customer Experience
Posted by lyceum under ManagementFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 1601 days ago
Have you ever had an over-the-phone customer experience that just wowed you? You know, the kind where you’re smiling by the end of the call, you feel like the person on the other end of the line actually heard you, and the person taking the call was friendly, supportive, and understanding regardles
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