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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.

11/06/2025

Gartner highlights the top technology trends that will shape business strategies in 2026. Explore the full report to see which trends are driving innovation.

Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, today announced its list of top strategic technology trends that organizations need to explore in 2026. Analysts presented their findings during Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, taking place here through Thursday.

10/30/2025

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

Open feedback helps teams work better, fix problems early, and avoid costly mistakes. See how creating the right culture can improve performance and save money.

There are a number of benefits to encouraging your employees to seek out feedback. When people across an organization regularly ask each other for input, it sets a powerful norm that the organization values constant learning more than perfection. This mindset shift cascades: modeling humility, reduc...

10/15/2025

Entrepreneurship is about finding smart ways to do more with less. This article explains how successful business owners can stay efficient.

What is an entrepreneur, exactly? See examples of successful entrepreneurs and find out how to become one yourself or improve as a business owner.

10/09/2025

AI is a powerful way to reduce costs while improving customer satisfaction. Gartner outlines the four most valuable use cases for customer service.

As organizations seek to maximize the impact of their AI investments, Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, has identified the most valuable use cases for AI in service and support functions.

10/03/2025

Hiring for emotional intelligence can be just as important as hiring for intellect. This article explains why EQ may be the competitive edge your team needs.

As AI takes over complex decision-making, emotional intelligence — not raw intellect — will define the teams that thrive in the future.

09/24/2025

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.

09/17/2025

The right AI tools can boost efficiency and reduce long-term costs. This Gartner report highlights the innovations to watch.

AI agents and AI-ready data are the two fastest advancing technologies on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, according to Gartner.

09/15/2025

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...