Supporting Grand Rapids Business Growth
From Darcy McMann, GR Chamber President ……
DBA: Who Is This Small Business Term For?
When you’re in the earliest stages of starting your business, you’ll have to decide how you want to register it. Depending on the type of business entity you’re forming, you may be required to register a DBA. Below, CNBC Select walks you through everything you need to...
Small-Business Hiring Engine Is Sputtering — Why That’s A Red Flag For The Economy
The percentage of small businesses with unfilled job openings fell to 32% in August from the month before, hitting its lowest level since July 2020. Main Street businesses — known for jobs that you can stick with through thick or thin — are no longer leading U.S. jobs...
Four Global Trends Small Businesses Should Know To Finish 2025 Strong
The first half of 2025 has seen a surprising resiliency in international trade, according to UN Trade and Development. Despite uncertainty over tariffs, continuing geopolitical conflicts and overall economic anxiety, global trade has grown by around $300 billion...
Your Loyalty Program Shouldn’t Just Retain Customers — It Should Grow Their Business and Yours
Too many loyalty programs operate like rusty hand-cranked machines that require immense effort for a single turn. They rest on the premise of short-term retention, a model that stalls the moment a competitor offers a slightly better deal. The future of loyalty is a...
Study: Small Businesses Turning To Tech, AI To Compete
Small businesses are adopting technology and artificial intelligence to compete, according to a study released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. While 23% of small business owners said inflation is their biggest challenge, the second biggest challenge is technology...
Small Business Owners Feel Optimistic, But Finding Quality Employees Remains A Challenge
Small business owners’ mood brightened in August, according to the National Federation for Independent Businesses’ optimism index, which ticked up on expectations of higher sales. But concerns about labor persist. Small business owners reported the top...
