BlueCart recently introduced a report spotting purchasing trends in the hospitality industry. The 2017 Hospitality Report is designed to help restaurants, hotels and suppliers gain a competitive advantage by revealing the food and drink that’s most in demand. It’s the first time BlueCart has issued such a report, but small businesses in this market will […]
Small Online Stores Will Spend $2.62 for Every $1 of a Fraudulent Transaction
One fraudulent online order can cost a small retailer nearly three times as much as the cost of the transaction. That’s what Stripe found in its December 2017 Online Fraud Trends and Behavior report (PDF). Online Fraud Trends Report The online payment processor recently released the report and gave Small Business Trends a unique perspective […]
10 Ways to Branch Out Your Marketing Strategy in the New Year
Every marketer has his or her own favorite methods and tools. But branching out can sometimes be beneficial. That’s why it’s a good idea to learn what strategies are working well for other entrepreneurs. Here are some insights from members of the online small business community to help you create a marketing plan for your […]
Why Your Small Business Should Adopt New Technology Bit by Bit
There are tons of tech tools out there that can help your small business. But adopting all of that new technology at once can be overwhelming and potentially lead to a loss of productivity. Instead, it can be more beneficial to take small steps. Small Business Trends caught up with Rebekah King, director of marketing […]
50 Small Business Export Ideas
Small businesses make up nearly all of the U.S. exporting market. And international consumer markets like China’s growing middle class offer plenty of opportunities for even more small businesses to get in on the exporting game. Small Business Export Ideas If you’re interested in starting a business that exports products to other markets around the […]
Windows Introduces Sets, Aims to Streamline Small Business Digital Workflow
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) just announced Sets, a new feature which will make your workspace more efficient and the apps you work with easily accessible. Introducing Windows Sets Microsoft is tackling the task of bringing all of the apps together with Sets. This is one of those features that will have you saying, “What took so […]
Pair of Upcoming Webinars Can Help Your Business with Financing, Budgeting
Small businesses looking for financing have way more options today than they would have in the past. But all those extra choices can lead to confusion for small business owners. If you’re trying to sort through the range of financing options available to small businesses, an upcoming webinar might be able to help. The webinar, […]
Update Your Online Marketing Strategy with These 10 Tips
You know all of the basic ways to market a business online: create content, use social media, buy online ads. But your competitors know all of those methods too. So you need to step up your efforts if you want to stand out. Here are some new ways to update your online marketing from members […]
25 Examples of Halloween Displays to Inspire Your Retail Store
Americans are expected to spend more than $9 billion on Halloween purchases this year. So if you don’t have some kind of Halloween display ideas, you might want to put your thinking cap on. Here’s some inspiration to help you come up with a Halloween retail display to boost sales for your small business this […]
YouTube’s New Design Overhaul Signals Changes for Small Business Users Too
If you went on YouTube this morning and felt something was amiss but couldn’t quite put your finger on it, you were not alone. The company made several changes to the user interface (UI) for the desktop and mobile platforms, along with a redesigned logo. A Look at the New YouTube Design The logo change […]