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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.

11/12/2025

The holidays bring both opportunities and challenges for small businesses. Check out the full article from Money for helpful tips to plan ahead and make the most of the season.

In a season crowded with deals, price alone won’t win customers — but authenticity will.

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

A safer workplace isn’t just good for employees. It also helps avoid costly downtime, injuries, and fines. This article looks at how better safety can also mean lower costs.

CHICAGO — Measuring laundry safety through outside standards, internal processes

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

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

AI works best when it connects teams rather than isolating them. This article explores how to implement AI without deepening silos.

Artificial intelligence is boosting efficiency in many organizations, but too often it reinforces functional silos rather than breaking them down. Departments adopt AI tools independently, generating fragmented gains that don’t add up to strategic impact—and can even conflict with one another. T...

09/25/2025

The way a business is set up can affect how much it spends. This article explains different structures and how they impact efficiency and cost.

This guide explains the various organizational structures and will help you decide which works best for your business.

09/18/2025

Ignoring Gen Z values can lead to high turnover and training costs. This article explores how to build a more cost-efficient leadership pipeline.

Nurturing the next generation of leaders requires rethinking management and workplace expectations, says Marcie Hawranik

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...