5 Ways to Give Back on a Budget: Giving Season for Businesses

The season of giving is upon us. In fact, consumer behaviors are continuing to change in favor of giving businesses that stand for something. For instance, 73% of Americans make buying decisions based on companies’ charitable giving. Additionally, employees are more engaged and have more job satisfaction when they work for companies that prioritize charitable...

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Peak Season: How to Remain Mighty on Main Without Holiday Foot Traffic

Foot traffic is a lifeline for brick-and-mortars, especially small businesses. However, leisurely trips down Main Street are dwindling as consumers lean into e-commerce to minimize their trips out during the pandemic. McKinsey & Co found that 25 to 36 percent of small businesses could close permanently as a result of the change in shopping...

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Carl Reader’s New Book, Boss It. Recipe to Start, Plan and Grow Your New Business

Carl Reader's New Book "Boss It", is the recipe for success for business owners who want to control their time, income and life - as the subtitle reads. For new business owners Boss It, is a must, for seasoned business owners you'll learn something as well. Mindset in business is so important and Carl lays...

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Politics in the Workplace: How to Handle Heated Conversations

You’re in the breakroom when you hear two of your employees discussing the debate between President Trump and Joe Biden. The conversation starts out calmly but soon escalates into a heated argument. If you’re unsure how to handle such a situation, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey by ComplyRight, more than 25% of...

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How Keap Encourages Success During COVID-19 [Bonus Tips Included]

The coronavirus outbreak wreaked havoc on most small businesses. Disrupted supply chain, reduced customer demand, and dried cashflow were just a few of the many implications of COVID-19. Though small businesses are now recovering, it was a bumpy ride for the first few months - during and post lockdowns. Keap Going Small Business Grant Contest...

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3 Ways Technology Companies Can Serve Small Businesses

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are the primary source of jobs and innovation in both the US and abroad today, yet they are consistently underserved by technology companies. This has long been the situation, with smaller businesses left to use watered down enterprise tools that don’t meet their needs. But SMBs represent an incredible...

From Behind the Register to Owning a Chick-fil-A Franchise

Some entrepreneurs start a business out of an idea. Others start a business that's already been successfully built. In some cases, this is a franchise business. The owner is in charge and manages the location, but the brand is already well-known. Is this kind of business right for you? Let's look at a Chick-fil-A...

3 Ways Digitizing Your Finance Department Can Lead to Business Growth

Investing in the digitization of your finance team is a great way to boost the efficiency and growth of your small business. Thanks to machine learning, artificial intelligence, the cloud, and other technological advances in recent years, digitization is now a realistic goal.   In fact, the McKinsey Global Institute estimates that today 40 percent of...