
Personal Finance Tasks That Feel Like Groundhog Day
Everyday financial tasks often resemble the repetitive cycle experienced by Bill Murray in Groundhog Day. These routine personal finance tasks can feel like an endless repetition of the same day. From ...

Affiliate Marketing For Small Business: Pass Or Play?
There isn’t one right way to do marketing. The more I’ve dabbled in marketing, the more I’ve realized it’s a bottomless pit of possibilities. I also noticed the value of affiliate marketing, something ...

How To Make New Year’s Financial Resolutions That Stick
Improving finances is a common resolution for the New Year. In 2023, 53% of Americans who set resolutions wanted to prioritize getting their finances in order. While that figure has dropped to 38% for ...

The 12 People Who Will Most Impact Your Small Business In 2024
There are 12 people whose decisions will impact the profits and growth for many small businesses next year. Keep a close eye on them. (Read on...)

10 Key Financial Metrics Every Small Business Should Track
To uncover the key financial metrics pivotal for small business success, we’ve gathered insights from ten industry leaders, including COOs and a content writer. From the importance of monitoring Net R ...

Debt Relief Guide: What To Know
Key Takeaways: Using a debt consolidation loan to combine your existing debt can help you streamline your monthly payments and save on interest. Other debt relief strategies like debt settlement and b ...

Small Businesses File Brief Against California’s Unconstitutional Shutdowns
FRESNO, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2023) – NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Ghost Golf Inc. et al. v. Gavin Newsom at the California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District. The case concerns Governor Ne ...

Small Business Funding – How To Get A Cash Boost For Your Business
If you're an up-and-coming entrepreneur, you're going to face the challenge of getting investment for your small business. Start-up funding can seem hard to come by, and indeed the funding landscape i ...

How to Scale Your Small Business in 8 Steps
There are always smaller competitors waiting to take your market share, and it's only a matter of time before you transition from the hunter into the hunted. So you need to think of scaling not just i ...

Top Tips for a Great Small Business Marketing Plan (INFOGRAPHIC)
A small business’ marketing plan plays a critical role in the success of the business. Small businesses that have a clear marketing plan continue to grow and meet their objectives, while those with a ...

Small Businesses Can Make More Money in 2023 by Using This Secret Weapon
As a small business owner, you’re always searching for ways to attract new customers to increase your revenue and grow the company. Chances are that you’ve spent a significant amount of money on vario ...

Financial Planning for Small Business Owners
There are many different kinds of small business owners in all stages of their business. Some have just started putting their ideas into action in a startup, while others are in the growth stage or ev ...

Where to Get Free Money to Start a Small Business in 2023
Small business owners don’t always have access to enough resources to meet their goals. Luckily, there are many business grants and other funding programs available to help. Here’s a guide to several ...

Best Business Books of All Time
Reading great business books is one of the most cost-effective methods to become a whip-smart business person. As business book editors, we read a lot of books — and this curated book list is to bring ...

Small Businesses to Congress: Prioritize Passing the Main Street Tax Certainty Act this Congress
“Passing the Main Street Tax Certainty Act would stop an enormous tax increase currently scheduled to strike small businesses at the end of 2025,” said Brad Close, NFIB President. “The 20% Small Busin ...

Experts Say This Is the Key to Marketing a Mom and Pop Business
Marketing opportunities are endless, but marketing budgets are finite. Is it better for a mom-and-pop business to put money into online and social media marketing, or to invest in real-life sponsorshi ...

The Impact of Technology On Personal Finances
Technology has transformed how we interact, work, and even handle money. From mobile banking applications to digital budgeting tools, technology has changed the financial landscape, giving customers u ...

For Many Small-Business Owners, a Necessary Shift to Digital Payments
The number of Americans who say they are “cashless” has jumped in the last five years. Forty-one percent of Americans said they did not use cash for their purchases in a typical week in 2022, up from ...

6 Types of Insurance for Small Businesses
Small businesses can face many risks. Learn about different types of insurance that can protect your company from unexpected circumstances. Small businesses face a variety of risks, ranging from natur ...

5 Tips For Effective PPC Bidding On A Budget
PPC advertising can be a game-changing tool for small businesses looking to kickstart sales or increase brand awareness. Unfortunately, it’s also extremely easy to overspend if you aren’t careful. Wh ...

Small-Business Financing Options
When you need cash to finance your business’s growth or ongoing operations, there are many small business finance options to choose from. Financing options range from business credit cards and microlo ...

Small Businesses, Big Opportunities
More than 70% of business owners want to originate digitally, and often the only easy way to do that is with a personal account, as banks have lagged on digital originations for businesses with multip ...

4 Ways To Save On Cooling Costs As A Dangerous Heat Wave Grips Millions Of Americans
As millions of Americans across the country grapple with scorching heat, experts are offering tips for saving money amid record-breaking temperatures.

5 Principles To Follow When Allocating Your Marketing Budget In An Uncertain Economy
Even with the threat of a recession in the next year, companies should prioritize marketing to stay ahead of competitors. In fact, marketing spending is on the rise—now is not the time to back down. C ...

Run A Small business? Follow This End-of-the-Year Checklist Before 2022 Ends
Make sure you don’t forget anything important with this small business checklist. We put together some of the most important steps you should take before the year ends. Now is the time to tie up loose ...

Small Businesses Face Economic Strain Even With Loyal Patrons
Brand loyalty is one thing, but when that loyalty is directed at a small business, it stands to benefit an entire community...The relationship between a small business and its customers is unique — ra ...

4 Tips To Cope With Money Anxiety, From A Financial Planner Who Gets It
Money stress can quickly turn into financial anxiety, which can make you feel powerless in your situation and unable to make any changes. If you struggle with financial anxiety, you're not alone.

10 Simple Ways to Break Your Bad Money Habits
If you’re stuck in a cycle of overspending, maxing out credit cards, or pretending you don’t need an emergency fund, keep reading for 10 ways to kick your bad money habits to the curb.