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In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Josh York, Founder and CEO of GYMGUYZ, the world’s largest in-home and on-site personal training franchise, to explain how to enjoy small business success without physical locations. If you could create your own fantasy board of directors, who...
How to Offer Health Insurance Using a PEO
Professional Employer Organization (PEO) health insurance benefits help small businesses offer medical coverage without administrative headaches. Explore PEO healthcare rates and options. Professional employer organization (PEO) health plans solve the challenges faced by small businesses, allowing them to benefit from economies of scale. Companies can offer PEO medical insurance, often...
Accept ACH Payments
ACH payment acceptance saves small businesses money while improving customer experiences. Here’s what you need to know for ACH payment processing. The Automated Clearing House (ACH) network transfers funds quickly and securely, making it ideal for business transactions. Service professionals and contractors can accept ACH payments online or in person and pay lower processing fees than if their clients paid by credit card. Whether you are invoicing customers or requesting payment by text, the ACH payment method fits into your current workflows.
Put Your Passion in Your Marketing
A new study explores how the idea of production enjoyment can impact your marketing and pricing strategies to fuel profitability. There’s an old saying: “Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” And while that saying is especially meaningful for entrepreneurs, it can also be good for your business.
Opportunities (and Challenges) Weight-Loss Drugs Hold
Brands from Noom to Nestlé lean into shifting consumer habits with rollouts like curated fitness programs and smaller-sized meals, as peoples’ use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs takes off. Why it matters:. Use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have skyrocketed in the...
10 Celebrities Who Are Also Business Owners
Household names like Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart, and Jennifer Garner have added "entrepreneur" to their extensive résumés. Many of Hollywood's biggest names have expanded into entrepreneurship. While these stars may get a leg up due to name recognition and capital access, it takes strong business acumen — and plenty of hard work — to achieve lasting success.
Future-Proof Your Business:
In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Ken Giddon, co-owner of Rothmans, what small business owners can do to succeed through relevancy and resiliency. If you could create your own fantasy board of directors, who would be on it? CO— connects you with thought leaders from across the business spectrum and asks them to help solve your biggest business challenges. In this edition, we asked an expert about how small businesses can thrive through relevancy and resilience.
How to Outsource IT Services for Your Small Business
Information technology outsourcing lets a third-party provider handle your business's IT needs. Many companies choose to outsource their information technology (IT) services to an outside vendor to save money and gain access to the latest tools and technologies. Let's analyze the biggest benefits of IT outsourcing and how to know whether you should outsource it or keep your IT services in-house.
Credit Card Processing Fees
Use our step-by-step guide to determine how much your business spends processing payments. Typical credit card processing fees range from 1.5% to 3.5%, plus a flat rate per transaction. However, these figures don’t include other charges that might pop up on your statements, like those for payment gateways, monthly minimums, or equipment rentals.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Announces the CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses
On September 5, 2024, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO— announced the CO—100, a list celebrating the top 100 small businesses in America. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO—, its award-winning digital platform for small businesses, today announced the CO—100, a list celebrating the top 100 small businesses in America. The CO—100, presented by T-Mobile for Business, honors a diverse array of businesses, from microbreweries and aerospace suppliers to healthcare startups and fisheries, showcasing the exceptional talent and innovation within the American business community.
Early Holiday Shopping Season Prep
Early preparation for the holiday shopping season helps small businesses boost sales, overcome challenges, and stay competitive during the most critical sales period of the year. The final months of the calendar year are an opportunity for small businesses to maximize their sales and profits by targeting holiday shoppers. Getting...
Benefits a Co-Founder Adds
In this edition of "Ask the Board" we asked the co-founders of America's Top Small Business Honoree Pluie to expound on why it may be worthwhile to start a business with a co-founder. If you could create your own fantasy board of directors, who would be on it? CO— connects...
Business's Foundation
Instead of relying on short-term fixes or trendy strategies, set your small business up for success by building a strong foundation and repairing any "cracks" that may exist. In the midst of putting out daily fires, business owners often rely on short-term fixes rather than long-term solutions. However, this approach does not address core issues that impede a business’s success.
Diversify Revenue Streams
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Audrey Ryder, Franchise Owner of three YogaSix studios in San Francisco, to share her best advice on how to diversify revenue streams in your business. If you could create your own fantasy board of directors, who would be on...
Demand for Restaurant-Style Meals at Home Drives Grocery Opportunities
Supermarkets are elevating their food offerings to replicate outside dining experiences, including via full-service, in-store restaurants, executives told CO—. 25% of consumers said they were replacing quick-service/fast-casual restaurant meals with retail purchases, according to the Power of Foodservice at Retail report from FMI, The Food Industry Association. Meanwhile, spending...
Back-to-School Marketing Ideas
Boost your sales and revenue with these A+ marketing tactics. According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school spending could reach $39 billion this year. With the right marketing strategies, small businesses can capitalize on back-to-school shopping to bring in more sales and revenue. 6 back-to-school marketing ideas. You can create...
Fall tax checklist
Set your business up for success by handling these fall tax tasks well in advance. While the IRS has its own deadlines, it's advisable to set your internal deadlines further in advance to account for any hiccups or unexpected issues you may run into. Establish a timeline for your business that leaves ample time to prepare all your tax documents and make necessary adjustments to your tax planning strategies.
Food for Thought: Business Succession Plan Tips for the Restaurant Industry
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Robin Gagnon, Co-Founder and CEO of We Sell Restaurants, to provide tips on how restaurants can provide succession plans. If you could create your own fantasy board of directors, who would be on it? CO— connects you with thought leaders from across the business spectrum and asks them to help solve your biggest business challenges. In this edition, we ask an expert about how you can create a succession plan for your restaurant.
Small Businesses Are Optimistic
The Q2 2024 Small Business Index shows small business owner confidence is at its highest post-pandemic level, thanks to growth expectations and artificial intelligence adoption. Small businesses are feeling more confident and optimistic about the future than they have since the start of the pandemic, according to the Q2 2024...
AI for Small Business 101:
Here's how small business owners can effectively implement artificial intelligence into their workflows, with practical tools and strategies for success. Businesses use artificial intelligence (AI) for numerous purposes, from automating routine tasks to providing better customer service. However, data from a recent Visa report showed that nearly half (44%) of U.S. small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are unsure where to begin when it comes to adopting AI.
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