Up In Smoke: Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost to California Wildfires

Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost in the California Wildfires

I was a little hesitant to write about this event while embers are still smoldering, but I concluded that there’s much to be said and done about this situation. My…

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The 4 Lead Gen Tools That Will Make Solopreneurs Feel Less Solo

You’re the boss, the marketer, the salesperson, and the janitor (because who else is gonna take out the trash?). But let’s be real—hunting for leads shouldn’t be another full-time job….

How Pinterest Can Drive Sales

How Pinterest Can Drive Sales for Your Brand in 2025

When it comes to social media marketing, you’d be forgiven for forgetting about Pinterest. After all, there’s so much more noise surrounding Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and even LinkedIn. But more…

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OpenAI launches data residency in Europe

OpenAI on Thursday launched data residency in Europe, allowing European organizations to meet local data sovereignty requirements while using the AI company’s products. Data residency refers to the physical location…

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The Catalyst Approach for Change

Who do we envision ourselves becoming? The big framing question, “Who do we envision ourselves becoming?” was written in wide black marker on a large flip chart and placed at…

The Importance of Website Security for User Experience

The Importance of Website Security for User Experience

In our increasingly digital world, where nearly every business has an online presence, website security is more crucial than ever. For small business owners, web developers, and digital marketers, securing…

What Do Employees Want Most in 2025?

What Do Employees Want Most in 2025?

It seems to me that the answer depends on who’s taking a survey or asking the questions. Nonetheless, there’s consensus on some things employees want. Small business owners should take…

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Zero Testimonials? Build Social Proof That Boosts Conversions by 20%

Social Proof is a thing.  Call it testimonials, call it people talking about how awesome your business is.  Call it whatever you want.  But if you’re a new business, you’re…

How AI can transform your small business

How AI can transform your small business

Artificial intelligence, better known as AI, is coming at us fast – and it’s up to businesses to adapt. But in return for this time and investment, AI will absolutely…

8 behaviors of people who never fail to leave a good impression

8 behaviors of people who never fail to leave a good impression

Some people just have a way of making a lasting impression. You meet them once, and they stick in your mind—not because they try too hard, but because they carry…