1+ week, 4+ day ago  (398+ words) For Sherika Ekpo, owning a business was always a dream, but starting from scratch wasn't the path she wanted to take. Instead, she and her husband, May, pursued a franchise opportunity with Pecan Jack's Ice Cream and Candy Kitchen, bringing…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (665+ words) Research is growing more essential for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Crucial processes like evaluating new markets or analyzing competitors require evidence. Data visualization tools make these processes faster and clearer by turning complex information into digestible visuals. With the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (237+ words) When they launched Meat and Bone in 2018, Mata, with a finance background, and Llaurad, a computer scientist, entered the food business with no prior experience in restaurants or butchery. Their inspiration came from visits to Midwest farmers and a desire…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (284+ words) Consumers are twice as likely to use YouTube as other social media platforms to research products and brands, according to Google research. At the same time, more consumers are streaming YouTube content on big-screen televisions rather than smartphones. This shift…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (754+ words) For many small businesses, keeping expenses under control means watching the obvious numbers, fuel prices, insurance premiums, payroll. These are the costs that appear clearly on balance sheets and demand immediate attention. Yet for vehicle-dependent businesses, some of the most…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (201+ words) Joining us on the latest episode of The Small Business Show, Rosenbaum, dissatisfied with processed plant-based options, wanted a true veggie burger made with real vegetables, beans, and spices, colorful, flavorful, and ready to cook in under 10 minutes." Over five…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (199+ words) Shoppers boosted spending in November, sending U.S. retail sales up 0.6% from October and marking a strong start to the holiday season, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. The increase followed a revised 0.1% decline in October and a 0.1% gain in September. It's important…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (572+ words) Security integration combines your physical and digital defenses into a single, coordinated system. Instead of dealing with isolated cameras, alarms and cybersecurity tools, you connect them so they share data and context through your existing IT infrastructure. When cameras talk…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (229+ words) As Small Business Saturday approaches, Lyndsey Simpson, owner of Hendersonville Toy Company, reflects on the vital role her store plays in the local community and the challenges small businesses face in the latest episode of The Small Business Show. Simpson…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (506+ words) Ransomware attacks have become one of the most prevalent and damaging cyberthreats facing businesses today. They can come in seemingly innocent packages, yet, when opened, lead to severe operational disruption, financial losses and reputational damage. Avoiding such disasters comes from…...