If you feel like your holding your breath during the economic times this year, you’re not alone. Between rising interest rates, global instability, and constant chatter about recessions (or recoveries), running a business in 2025 can feel like steering a ship in shifting winds. One minute you’re growing. The next, you’re tightening expenses and rethinking […]
Read MoreScaling a business sounds exciting—until you actually try it. One minute you’re high-fiving your first employee, the next, you’re buried under onboarding checklists, answering the same questions on repeat, and wondering if your team are all reading from different playbooks. If you’ve ever felt like you’re duct-taping your business together as it grows, you’re not […]
Read MoreConsumer confidence isn’t just an economic number—it’s a pulse check on your customer base. If you want to stay profitable in 2025, your strategy needs to reflect how people are thinking and feeling right now. Here’s how to adapt: 1. Focus on Value, Not Just Price When confidence dips, people look closely at what they’re […]
Read MoreIInflation touches everything—fuel, groceries, wages, and yes, even your coffee order. But for small business owners, its effects are especially hard-hitting. Unlike large corporations with financial cushions and buying leverage, small businesses often feel the sting immediately and have fewer ways to absorb the blow. From rising costs to shifting customer habits, inflation puts profitability […]
Read MoreIn 2025, talk of a looming recession continues to make headlines, but is it still grounded in data or just lingering anxiety? While the economy faces real headwinds, many of the traditional recession signals are showing mixed or even improving signs. 1. Slower Growth, Not Full Decline Yes, economic growth has cooled compared to the […]
Read MoreFreelancing is no longer a side hustle or temporary solution. In 2025, it has become a primary career path for millions of Americans. What once seemed risky is now seen as a more stable and flexible way to work. 1. More Control Over Time Freelancers set their own hours, choose their projects, and often work […]
Read MoreIn a culture obsessed with optimization and early grind, a quiet shift is happening. Instead of waking up at 5 a.m. to power through emails, workouts, and productivity hacks before sunrise, more people are embracing a gentler alternative: the slow morning. This isn’t laziness. It’s a conscious choice to start the day with intention, not […]
Read MoreLast year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a landmark rule banning most noncompete agreements across the United States. The rule took effect in September 2024, sending shockwaves through corporate HR departments, legal teams, and startup founders alike. Now in 2025, while lawsuits still challenge the rule’s legality, the business world is already adjusting. Companies […]
Read MoreNew laws across the U.S. are forcing companies to be more transparent about their use of AI—especially in hiring, pricing, and customer service. As artificial intelligence continues to infiltrate every corner of modern business—from chatbots and credit scoring to hiring and personalization—the regulatory landscape is catching up fast. And in 2025, that means disclosure is […]
Read MoreThe right hires will help grow and expand your business, but hiring the wrong candidates will cost you time and money. To keep your recruiting sharp—and your growth on track—here are ten quick, practical tips that will help you zero in on the right people every time. 1. Turn big goals into everyday habits.First, be […]
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