Will automation shake up food and beverage industry?
When you think of automation, your mind’s eye might first envision manufacturing plants with robots whirling about, assembling the many gizmos that make…
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How Disney built Marvel into a multibillion-dollar culture
Summer is here and blockbusters are back on the silver screen. Many of the biggest movies so far have been Marvel flicks. You can bet that they’ll…
Brick-by-brick: How LEGO solved financial struggles
Luke Skywalker ignites his lightsaber, a faint blue against a dark, alien Cloud City. But look closer and it’s not silver screen Luke but instead, a LEGO…
NFIB survey finds that inflation is the biggest concern for small businesses
Ask small business owners what’s on their minds there’s a good chance you’ll hear about inflation. In fact, 26 percent of business owners surveyed in the…
Here’s why small businesses need strong password policies
Human error is responsible for 88 percent of data breaches. This means someone’s unintentional actions or failure to take action caused the breach. In…
Watch out for fraud on payment apps
Cash is so 20th century. These days, many folks prefer digital payment options, like PayPal, Zelle and Venmo. Indeed, only 20 percent of payments are now…
Book review: How to to craft the story of your business
Stories can be powerful tools for businesses big and small. In her book Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences,…
How businesses use Amazon Prime
These days, Amazon.com is as much an online marketplace as it is a retail website. Many companies besides Amazon sell goods through the website. And…
Low-cost tech solutions for your business
A dollar saved is a dollar earned, and for small businesses, healthy finances can determine success or failure. While companies strive to keep costs low,…
Taking your email marketing to the next level
Did you know over 300 billion emails are sent each day? Yet while emails are ubiquitous, not all messages are created equal. Fortunately, by following…