The annual Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Hurricanes typically hit the Atlantic regions (East coast and Gulf coast of … Read more about How to Safeguard Your Small Business this Hurricane Season
How Businesses Start Co-Packing Partnerships to Confidently Scale Production
Scaling a food and beverage business is exciting until production becomes overwhelming. You might have a growing demand, a loyal customer base and a … Read more about How Businesses Start Co-Packing Partnerships to Confidently Scale Production
Mothers at Work: Navigating the Work‑Life Balance Challenge
“Being a mom has made me so tired. And so happy.” ~ Tina Fey, actress, writer, producer All moms work; raising children is very hard work. Many also … Read more about Mothers at Work: Navigating the Work‑Life Balance Challenge
Small Businesses in America: Current Trends, Challenges, and Outlook
Small Business Week, which runs from May 3-9, 2026, is a great time to look at what’s happening to small businesses and their owners in the U.S. We … Read more about Small Businesses in America: Current Trends, Challenges, and Outlook
5 Ways to Shield Your Personal Assets as a Small Business Owner
It’s no secret that small businesses are targets for lawsuits. Even though small businesses generate only about 20% of business revenue in the U.S., … Read more about 5 Ways to Shield Your Personal Assets as a Small Business Owner
How to Get a Tariff Refund: An Overview for Small Businesses and Importers
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the President’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) … Read more about How to Get a Tariff Refund: An Overview for Small Businesses and Importers
April Showers, May Growth: A Lesson for Small Businesses
The phrase “April showers bring May flowers” is instructive to small businesses. The meaning of the phrase is that in the short-term—April—businesses … Read more about April Showers, May Growth: A Lesson for Small Businesses
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Insurance for US Contractors
Contractors face real risk on every job site. Every project brings new contracts, tools, and crews that raise insurance questions. A single gap in … Read more about 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Insurance for US Contractors
Sitting All Day at Work? How to Prevent Desk-Related Health Problems
If you have employees whose jobs require sitting at a desk, perhaps in front of a computer screen, for all or most of the day, some serious health … Read more about Sitting All Day at Work? How to Prevent Desk-Related Health Problems
Life Without Pennies: The New Rules for Your Business
The penny was one of the first coins of the federal government authorized under the Coinage Act of 1792 and minted in 1793. The penny ceased to be … Read more about Life Without Pennies: The New Rules for Your Business
The Unseen Spring Cleaning that Boosts Your Bottom Line
The idea of Spring cleaning brings to mind dusting office furniture and dumping piles of papers that’s been accumulating. But this time of year is an … Read more about The Unseen Spring Cleaning that Boosts Your Bottom Line
AI for Small Business: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claudio can provide meaningful assistance to businesses. They can help with customer relations, employee productivity, … Read more about AI for Small Business: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Navigating Worker Classification: The Confusion Continues
The determination of whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor has wide-ranging ramifications for both the company for which work … Read more about Navigating Worker Classification: The Confusion Continues
Why Owner Health Matters: 10 Practical Tips for Business Owners
There’s an English proverb: Health is better than wealth. I submit that for small business owners, wealth is difficult to achieve without health. A … Read more about Why Owner Health Matters: 10 Practical Tips for Business Owners
Women-Owned Businesses in 2026: What the Latest Data Reveals
With March being Women’s History Month, it’s a good time to examine women-owned businesses. The 2026 Report of The Impact of Women-Owned Businesses, … Read more about Women-Owned Businesses in 2026: What the Latest Data Reveals
