Supporting Your Business Growth
The 5 Shifts HR Must Make To Stay Relevant In The Future Of Work
The foundations of work are already cracking. Only 21% of employees worldwide are engaged. Leadership pipelines are thinning, succession plans are stalling and critical roles sit vacant just when they matter most. AI is shrinking the half-life of skills from years...
Bank Of America Reports Small Business Hiring Down 6.7% Year-Over-Year Amid Tariff Surge
The report found that small businesses' payments to hiring firms fell for the third straight month in July, according to Bank of America's proprietary small business data. The firm's data showed that hiring was down 6.7% year-over-year on a three-month moving average,...
Fostering Sustainable Growth: Strategic Design For Small Business Success
After working with thousands of small businesses, I’ve learned that scaling can sometimes introduce challenges that can be difficult to overcome. SMBs have remarkable resilience and adaptability. Families often work together to create strong support networks. These...
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...
