When you own or manage a retail business, you know how important holiday season sales can be for your year-end profitability. During a peak sales season for many retail customers, competition is fierce to land customer sales. But there’s something you can offer as a brick-and-mortar business that online stores ...
After seemingly endless months of working in home offices and bonus rooms, multiple studies are showing workers are indeed returning to the office. And that’s good news for businesses that rely on foot traffic for their livelihood. While you may be anticipating this acceleration in demand, the challenge is that ...
When building a brand, there are many facets of digital marketing small business owners must consider. Although each component may be different — for instance, email marketing or building a holistic digital marketing strategy — the bedrock of each element is strong relationships.Whether you're building connections with website customers or ...
The original theme of this month's newsletter changed rather dramatically as the early March events in the banking sector radically altered the tone in the markets. While the focus had been a deeper dive into the “Recession vs Runway” theme for an economic landing, the failures of Silicon Valley Bank ...
Married couples seem to get a lot of breaks when it comes to finances—presumably, two people are earning (and sharing) income; they might have more choices for affordable insurance, and they often enjoy more generous tax deductions. Yet they also have to navigate tricky financial situations, such as allocating their ...
With the price of food on the rise, grocery bills are growing along with it. It can be a challenge to stick to your grocery budget while also trying to check everything off your list. But, with a little effort, you can keep your weekly grocery bill on budget. Whether ...
More than 11 million minority-owned businesses make up the economic fabric of the United States, according to data compiled by The Business Journals, and these businesses generate about $1.8 trillion in annual revenue, making up a good portion of the country’s economic success.Yet, minority-owned businesses do not receive nearly as ...
Do you have a budget? It’s a core factor in improving your financial well-being – both for today and the future. Consider this guide your “budget buddy” and get started today.What is a budget?We hear the word a lot, but what does it really mean to make a budget? At ...
Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month where we honor women’s contributions in American History. This is a time to celebrate actions big and small that have led the way for progression. The theme for Women’s History Month 2023 is Celebrating the Women Who Tell Our Stories. These women might ...