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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. Sendle is also Australia’s first technology B Corporation and first 100% carbon neutral delivery service.

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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. based Ebay sellers that will each receive $10,000 grants to pay for tools and resources to grow their small businesses. The company will select 50 U.S.-based General Manager at Ebay in a statement. “We

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5 Ways Small Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Issues

Wiser

As a small business owner, managing supply chain issues is nothing new. Because smaller retailers cannot always order in bulk or far in advance like many larger retailers do, any supply chain disruptions are often felt faster and stronger by small businesses.

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Retail Crime on the Rise: Expert Advice on How Retailers Can Protect Stores and Associates

Retail TouchPoints

Retail crime is on the rise, and it’s affecting companies of all sizes. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates that organized retail crime cost stores an average of $1 billion in sales in 2020, up more than 50% over the last five years. Retail Crime is a National Issue. No retailer can fight retail crime alone.

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5 Resources to Build Your App Idea

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Luckily, there are tons of resources to get you started—including this guide. Below, I’ll walk you through how to build out your app idea and then share five resources to help you launch your app. Like any business, creating an app requires laying the groundwork before launch. 5 Resources to Help You Build Your App.

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UK small businesses squeezed by shrinking sales and unapproved debt

365 Retail

UK small businesses are navigating slowing sales growth, increasing payment waiting times and persistently soft jobs results, according to the latest data from Xero , the global small business platform. Although small business sales rose 4.5 Late payments continue to hurt small businesses.

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During the Holidays, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Feel the Impact of Retail Crime

Retail TouchPoints

Retail crime was a hot topic throughout 2023, and it’s easy to see why. According to the National Retail Security Survey, losses attributed to retail theft rose to $112.1 Cracking down on retail crime isn’t just about stopping thieves anymore. billion in 2022, up from $93.9 It’s about keeping employees and shoppers safe.