What Businesses Should Know About Selling with Amazon

Have you ever wondered how you can compete with large companies like Amazon (or Walmart)? Well, the more important question may be more not be how but why. Mega retailers, like the two mentioned, aren’t looking to only sell their own products. They have launched large programs encouraging small businesses to use their distribution platform. […]

Small Business Resource Round-up

Since this is Small Business Month, we thought it would be the ideal time to call attention to some of the resources out there for the small business. With an increase in awareness of how important small businesses are to the local and national economies, large businesses are getting into the groove and pledging their […]

Think Small, Act Big: Fun Ways to Boost Local During Small Business Month

Another calendar page – and the Strawberry Festival – have come and gone and with it, we’re ushering in Small Business Month. There’s no better time to show some local love! Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community. They’re the ice cream shops where we meet friends, the boutiques that stock one-of-a-kind finds, and […]

Give These Marketing Strategies a Try in 2025

The new year is the perfect time for beginnings and setting goals. It also makes for good marketing campaigns and changes to your business. There are so many things you can do to provide value for customers and potential customers. If you don’t use this time to try something new, you’re leaving money on the […]

Simplify Seasonal Staffing For Small Business Season

For small business owners, the holidays hopefully mean increased customer demand, higher foot traffic, and a busier-than-usual schedule. While all of those things hopefully mean more revenue, ensuring you have staffing and good service can drive you nutty. If you feel unprepared, don’t worry—it’s not too late to put a plan in place that will […]

Tips for Reaching Holiday Shoppers This Small Business Season

It feels like articles about holiday spending in recent years have all started with the same intro—costs are up, consumers are looking for value. While this year is no different, there are a few parts of the consumer landscape that present a unique set of challenges for small businesses. According to the latest BizInsure holiday […]

How to Make Time for Innovation

We know you’re an incredibly busy business owner. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily tasks and operation of your business. But if you’re only doing what must be done, and never making time for innovation, you will fall behind. But how do you make time to innovate? For the busy business professional, […]