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Your Small Business Saturday Guide: Tips, Tools, and Statistics for Local Companies

BigCommerce

For a tradition that only dates to 2010, you have to hand it to Small Business Saturday. And research shows that hundreds of millions of shoppers now turn out for Small Business Saturday each year. But why is Small Business Saturday so important? What is Small Business Saturday?

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Resilience Training: Small Business Innovation During a Recession

Retail TouchPoints

Small business owners already have a lot on their plate. Their business is their baby, and they’ve poured their blood, sweat and tears into big-picture plans while eagerly embracing the day-to-day work. There’s always too much to do in too little time — late nights, stress and sacrifices come with the territory.

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The 5 Best Reputation Management Companies of 2020

Kissmetrics

Researchers at Womply analyzed 200,000 small businesses in every state, looking at a few dozen industries. They found that businesses with more than 82 total reviews earn 54 percent more money. Businesses achieved moderate to large jumps in revenue from the simplest tasks. It isn’t just about getting reviews either.

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Inside the Online Bookstore Building a ‘Model for Small Businesses to Compete with Amazon’

Retail TouchPoints

As its power and reach have grown, countless companies have tried to take on Amazon , but few have succeeded. Right before we launched, I had a panic attack when I did the math of how many customers we would need to survive,” recounted Andy Hunter, Founder and CEO of Bookshop.org in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “It

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10 Small Business Examples of the Best Instagram Bios

Kissmetrics

Here are ten of the best Instagram bios for small businesses and explain why they’re excellent. We’ll also include tips for crafting a strong bio and what must-haves to include on your company account. 10 of the Best Instagram Bios for Small Businesses. You can borrow this for your own small business.

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33 best small business ideas to make money in 2023

Omnisend

Reading Time: 17 minutes Do you want to start a business but don’t know where to start? This article highlights the best small business ideas you can use to start your new venture. In this article, we’ll share the best small business ideas you can use to kick-start your entrepreneurial journey and achieve your personal goals.

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Ebay ‘Up & Running’ Grants Program Awards $500K to SMB Sellers

Retail TouchPoints

For the fifth year, Ebay is awarding $500,000 to small businesses with its Up & Running Grants program. The company will select 50 U.S.-based based Ebay sellers that will each receive $10,000 grants to pay for tools and resources to grow their small businesses. General Manager at Ebay in a statement. “We