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12/19/2025

11/27/2025

Embedded lending can boost merchant revenue by making financing easier for customers at the point of sale while also requiring smart risk and cost management. Learn how integrated lending tools can support growth this season in the full article.

Help merchants boost holiday sales with embedded lending. Discover how ISVs can drive revenue with flexible, API-driven solutions.

11/21/2025

Leading while overwhelmed is challenging, but simple practices like pausing to reset your focus and establishing clear boundaries can make the workload more manageable. Explore the full set of tips in this HBR article.

Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. In this article, we’ve compiled eight of our favorite tips on leading when you’re feeling overwhelmed, from how to push back on unrealistic goals to how to manage a sprawling team.

11/14/2025

How you grow from feedback is key to strong leadership. Check out the full article from Fast Company to learn more.

How individuals should respond to difficult and personal feedback, and what they can do to grow from it productively.

11/07/2025

This article from Success highlights how you can position your company for long-term success. Check out the full article!

Learn how small businesses can still succeed in today's wavering economy.

10/31/2025

Small, steady improvements can lead to big results over time. Read the full article from American Laundry News to see how setting realistic goals can improve performance.

TULSA, Okla. — Making small, realistic goals is key to success, author writes

10/23/2025

Working alone can help business owners build focus, confidence, and discipline. This article explores how embracing solitude can lead to better decisions and long-term success.

Don't rush to fill the void of loneliness with noise. Embrace the quiet, learn from it and let it shape you into a more resilient, focused and effective leader.

10/16/2025

Franchises don’t run themselves and they still need strong management to be successful. Learn how being involved helps keep operations on track in this article.

Many franchise candidates fall for the "it runs itself" myth. Here's why hands-on ownership is the only real path to success.

10/09/2025

Teams perform better when they clearly focus on either learning or performance. HBR shows how this clarity can reduce waste and improve outcomes.

Performance management practices and systems often encourage teams to “innovate and deliver,” pushing them toward high standards while asking them to be flexible and experimental. But new research finds that expecting teams to emphasize both learning and performance at the same time in this way ...

10/02/2025

Clear cost classification is key to finding savings and cutting waste. See this article for a practical breakdown of direct and indirect costs.

Direct costs and indirect costs both influence how small businesses should price their products. Here's what you need to know about each type of expense.

09/25/2025

CFOs are under pressure to cut costs without hurting their teams. This article from Gartner shares four clear steps to reduce workforce costs in smart ways

are on the rise, but are not always productive. experts recommend following 4 steps . Read the press release here.

09/18/2025

Hesitation during uncertain times can be costly. This article shares how confident leadership keeps teams productive and spending under control.

When leaders stop believing, teams stop moving.

09/16/2025

Mastering negotiation can transform your bottom line. Don’t miss this session.
September 19, 2025 – 2:00PM EDT (11AM PDT)
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Join us for a webinar led by Schooley Mitchell founder Dennis Schooley, as he draws on 25 years of real-world experience negotiating pricing and services with thousands of vendors across North America. This session is tailored for business decision-makers, sales teams, and procurement specialists lo...