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It’s no secret that traditional shopping malls have struggled in recent years. eCommerce giants like Amazon have taken a huge chunk out of their business. And retail stores just can’t compete price-wise. But there is something that malls can provide that online stores really can’t. And they’re star Read More

“Nothing will change.” It is almost de rigueur for an acquirer to include that in his or her opening comments to the incumbent staff of a just-purchased business. Sometimes it is the seller’s attempt at making folks feel better. “Don’t worry. They promised me that nothing will change.” In the momen Read More

You don’t need to be a champion in business to know that you should pick up the phone.
But did you know that most phone calls placed to small businesses go unanswered?
That’s right. An eye-popping 62 percent of all phone calls to small businesses just keep ringing and ringing and ringing … Read More

If you're handing down a family business you should consider these questions: What will your role in the company be? Is your successor ready, willing and able to handle change? Does the company have the financial strength to thrive without your personal signature? Read More

Technology has opened up so many doors for businesses. But few small businesses actually have the resources and ability to make their ideas into reality in-house. That’s where Innvonix Technologies LLP comes in. Read More

The numbers show that email marketing is still a widely used, and successful, marketing channel. However, your small business can use email marketing in many different ways. Here's seven top benefits of email marketing, each of which is a worthy goal depending on what your small business is aiming Read More

American military veterans are known for their entrepreneurial spirit once their time on active duty is over. That same spirit can be found among those currently enlisted, too. FedEx recognizes that spirit this year by naming Sword & Plough as the Grand Prize Winner of its Fifth Annual FedEx Small Read More

If your company were a person, how would it introduce itself at a party? No matter how many clients you have, how many skus you produce, or how long you've been in business, chances are that last question made you stop and think. It's easy to get caught up in the metrics of business and let your bra Read More

What is local search engine optimization (SEO) and why is it so important to small businesses?   While SEO optimizes your website so it will rank Read More

Mother’s Day is May 14, and this year, consumer spending on mom’s special holiday is expected to hit record highs. How can you ensure your store gets its share of Mother’s Day dollars? With the following Mother’s Day marketing tips for retailers. Read More