Supporting Grand Rapids Business Growth
From Darcy McMann, GR Chamber President ……
The Hidden Cost Of ‘Cheap’: Why SMBs Should Look Beyond The Price Tag
When it comes to big purchases, small businesses often have a habit of looking at one thing: the price tag. It’s simple, right? Look for the smallest number. It's a method that promises thrift but often delivers a far more expensive outcome. If you actually dig...
Rule Made Many Online Purchases Dirt Cheap For U.S. Consumers; Now It’s Ending
For nearly a century, the "de minimis" trade exemption let people skip import fees for shipping small stuff. But after the U.S. raised its limit to $800, that small stuff became big business, driven by online shopping. "We're talking about 4 million de minimis...
Protecting Your Domain Name: Critical For Small Business Owners
Selecting and protecting the right website domain name could be make or break for many small businesses looking to hold onto their intellectual property. Angela Freeman, a partner with Barnes & Thornburg, says business owners need to view domain names and...
Cybersecurity Gaps Exposed: Five Moves To Seal Them Fast
Say a mid-sized law firm found a phishing email in its queue. In response, the firm’s layered defenses sprang into action. The cybersecurity capabilities the firm had in place quickly flagged the phishing email as suspicious and thwarted the attack before it could...
The State Of Small Business Marketing: Effort Up While Confidence Has Declined
Despite increased marketing budgets and more widespread use of tools like email marketing, AI, and video, only 18 percent of SMBs feel "very confident" in the effectiveness of their marketing. That number is down from 27 percent in 2024. While many SMBs are taking the...
SMBs Turn To AI For Advice While Trusting Tech Partners
More than half of UK small and medium business owners now consult artificial intelligence tools for operational guidance, while maintaining trust in their established technology partnerships, according to research from Worldpay. The payments company's study found...
