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Briggs & Stratton names Kristina Cerniglia as CEO By: Jimmy Miller, Lawn & Landscape magazine -- Briggs & Stratton has named Kristina Cerniglia its new CEO, effective immediately. She served as chief financial officer at Briggs & Stratton for nearly two years before being elevated to interim CEO in February. Cerniglia brings over 30 years of experience leading organizations in the manufacturing industry. Most recently, she served as chief financial officer at Briggs & Stratton for nearly two years before being elevated to interim CEO in February.
Economy growing, but Fed could still lower interest rates By: Lawn & Garden Retailer magazine -- Key elements of the economy are still growing but appear to have slowed enough to be on track for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates later this year, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz recently said. “The consumer environment has kept the expansion on a positive path toward a ‘soft landing’ despite high interest rates,” Kleinhenz said. “Meanwhile, inflation has not yet been fully tamed, but we are seeing progress.”
How to increase in-store sales with online marketing By: Business.com -- In today's digitally driven world, the boundaries between online and offline shopping are merging. Small businesses can increase in-store sales by focusing on their online marketing efforts. Strategies include using your website for digital marketing, using email marketing to boost engagement, using text message marketing to bring in more customers, and using social media marketing to enhance customer relationships.
Affiliate marketing for small business: pass or play? By: Forbes -- There isn't one right way to do marketing. The more I've dabbled in marketing, the more I've realized it's a bottomless pit of possibilities. I also noticed the value of affiliate marketing, something 80% of brands use.
Why US small businesses will lead in AI investments in 2024 By: ZDNet -- According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small business drives the U.S. economy. Small businesses employ nearly half of the entire American workforce and represent 43.5% of America's GDP.
How to hire and use interns in your small business By: Small Business Trends -- With fewer professional job opportunities in popular fields, lots of job seekers and employers are now turning to "the internship." Unfortunately, over the years, the internship has gone from apprenticeship to just plain "free help."
Small business trends 2024: What's next for finances, tech, and more By: Forbes -- Anticipating the future is crucial for small business success. But it may be especially challenging this year since there are so many innovations and potential changes in areas like community building, personalization, finances, marketing, technology, and more.
Yes, you need a small business budget By: Forbes -- If you're a small business owner, you may feel that creating a budget is something only big companies need to do. After all, you probably have a pretty good idea of what's coming in and going out, right?
Instagram marketing strategy guide: 18 tips By: Small Business Trends -- Businesses today recognize the power of a powerful Instagram marketing strategy. With millions of active users, Instagram offers unparalleled reach and engagement opportunities.
The 8 best free and low-cost SEO tools for small businesses By: Entrepreneur -- Small businesses face unique challenges when it comes to their marketing operations. For one, very few have dedicated personnel to manage marketing campaigns (there may be few team members wearing many hats).
Small business guide to video marketing By: Small Business Trends -- In today's digital-driven era, video marketing has swiftly emerged as a dominant tool for businesses to communicate their message. With its ability to present content in a visually compelling and interactive manner, it's no surprise that businesses of all scales are harnessing its power.
Work smarter, not harder with ai for your small business By: Forbes -- If you've been hearing about artificial intelligence (AI) but don't know much about it or how to use it in your day-to-day business activities, keep reading.
Essential marketing materials: Top 30 picks for small businesses By: Small Business Trends -- Small businesses caught in the crosshairs of competition must harness the right marketing resources to survive and thrive. Vital to this survival kit are marketing materials.
Make money online and increase sales in your business By: Forbes -- When you own a business, it's important to continuously look for ways to increase revenue and improve your profit line. Many businesses want to make money online as an additional revenue stream, even if they are a traditional brick-and-mortar business.
10 effective marketing strategies for small businesses By: CIO Look -- In today's competitive market, effective marketing strategies play a pivotal role in the success of businesses, and this significance amplifies for small businesses striving to establish their presence.
Remote work isn't killing business travel — it's transforming it By: BBC -- As people settle into the practical realities of hybrid and remote work, business travel is due for a resurgence—and a makeover.
5 expert tips to transform business growth By: Forbes -- Finding ways to grow your business is challenging, especially for new entrepreneurs. The best thing you can do is emulate successful people in your industry.
How to focus your social media marketing By: Small Business Trends -- Social media marketing is a key element of business. Its importance lies not just in its widespread reach but in the potential it holds for targeted, effective communication. A well-defined focus in social media marketing sharpens this potential, transforming broad strategies into precise, impactful actions.
A new recipe for driving revenues with media By: Forbes -- Over the last decade, digital commerce sales have grown to over $6 trillion in sales globally as more consumers and business buyers discover, shop, buy and consume products and services online.
Why the holiday season is critical for many small businesses By: Forbes -- The importance of small businesses to the U.S. economy is difficult to understate. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the 33.2 million small businesses in the U.S. account for 99.9% of total businesses. They also account for about 46% of employment and 43.5% of GDP.
Small businesses can teach valuable marketing lessons — here are 3 By: All Business -- It's no secret that small business owners wear many hats, and one of the most important is the head of marketing. In the early days of building a business, marketing is everything. It helps create proof of concept for your product or service, it's baked into your business plan, and you can't grow without it.
Financial considerations for small-business owners pursuing growth By: Forbes Magazine -- As a small-business owner, the allure of growth may appear deceptively straightforward, but before setting sail toward success through expansion, there are vital financial considerations.
Small businesses suffer record number of cyber-attacks By: Infosecurity Magazine -- Nearly three-quarters (73%) of U.S. small business owners reported a cyber-attack last year, with employee and customer data most likely to be targeted in data breaches, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).
IRS unveils 'special withdrawal process' for small businesses that claimed pandemic-era tax credit By: CNBC -- The IRS recently announced a "special withdrawal process" for small businesses that may have wrongly claimed the so-called employee retention tax credit or ERC.
Telling small businesses to buy cyber insurance isn't enough By: Dark Reading -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) have issued guidance suggesting companies consider cyber insurance as a means of resilience against cyberattacks. While essential, merely suggesting cyber insurance isn't enough.