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The high cost of fraud for people and brands ... and what to do about it

(BPT) - Every day on the news, we hear about another data breach. Ticketmaster recently reported that 560 million customers had their data stolen — names, addresses, email, payment information, …

How to create the perfect holiday pop-up experience

Square offers holiday-themed advice on seasonal pop-ups for sellers looking to get started, build a customer base, and test products.

The 7 small business trends that paid off in 2024

NEXT tells the story of how staying small on purpose seems to be paying off big for some small businesses.

Small business owner, teacher or remote worker? How to set yourself up for success in 2025

(BPT) - Sponsored by Office Depot OfficeMaxAs 2024 winds down, it's the perfect time to reflect on the past year and set intentions and goals to conquer next year. Whether you're a small business …

6 ways to help climate-proof your business

(BPT) - Organizations are increasingly worried about the impact of climate change on their businesses. A national survey by MIT Technology Review Insights, in conjunction with the Michigan Economic …

7 Steps to Help Keep Your Small Business Cyber Safe This Holiday Season

(BPT) - The holidays bring a whirlwind of excitement, sales, and unfortunately also scams. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Week mean increased online transactions, e-commerce …

Three ways small businesses can capture consumer spend before the holiday season ends

(BPT) - For many small businesses, the holiday season is crucial to hitting their yearly financial goals — and for some, it's make or break. Small business owners project 33% of their total …

(BPT) - For many contractors who work seasonally, winter may signal an end to their busiest time of year; for others, winter is the start of their busiest time. No matter when your busy season is, …
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41 tips to support small businesses this holiday season (on any budget)

NEXT shares 41 tips to support and nurture every type of local business in a community.

NEXT shares a checklist to help small businesses navigate tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial analysis, business strategy, and more.

NEXT shares a checklist to help small businesses navigate tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial analysis, business strategy, and more.
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EVs for all: How car shares are making electric vehicles accessible

Reasons to Be Cheerful covers community-first car shares as an affordable way to plug into sustainable transit.

This winemaker turns 1% of his yearly wine sales into Bitcoin

Square features an innovative Colorado winemaker who blends tradition with technology by converting 1% of his yearly fiat wine sales to Bitcoin.

Where home prices are forecast to increase most in the coming year

SmartAsset ranked 2,000 of the largest U.S. zip codes based on the projected average dollar increase in home prices between August 2024 and August 2025.

New money scams are popping up: Here are the ones to look out for

Money.ca explores the different kinds of evolving money scams and how to avoid them.

The 10 cities where freelancers earn the most

Where are freelancers earning the most money? Ouro analyzed the latest economic impact study from Fiverr to compile the top 10 cities.

Charities look to make up for weak revenue, shifting donor base this GivingTuesday

How could GivingTuesday impact a trend of declining donations to charities? Windfall analyzed data from Giving USA and others to illustrate.

52 companies that offer student discounts

SoFi rounds up dozens of currently available student discounts on a variety of goods and services.

42% of Americans are willing to pay more to support small businesses

(BPT) - Americans are evenly split on their shopping habits, shopping both big and small — 29% favor local or small businesses, while 29% prefer national retailers. Though price remains …

How to Plan for Retirement

(Family Features) Being financially secure in retirement starts while you're still working. To ensure you're prepared, consider these steps to plan for retirement.