6 Payment Systems For Small Businesses to Consider in 2025

6 Payment Systems For Small Businesses to Consider in 2025

Trying to decide which payment system you should be using? Fortunately, there are plenty of payment systems for small businesses to consider in 2025, so whether you’re unhappy with your current provider or setting up for the first time, you’ve got plenty of choice. Almost too much choice! So, I’ve decided to make the process … Read more

8 small relationship habits that quietly destroy trust without you realizing it

8 small relationship habits that quietly destroy trust without you realizing it

Trust is a fragile thing in relationships, more valuable than gold yet so easy to shatter. And often, it’s the little things we do without realizing that chip away at this precious commodity. You might not even realize you’re denting that trust, but I’m here to tell you, as Tina Fey, founder of the Love … Read more

7 small mindset shifts that make retirement feel liberating, says psychology

7 small mindset shifts that make retirement feel liberating, says psychology

Retirement can be a daunting concept for many. The idea of stepping away from your career, the routine and the financial security it provides can send a shiver down anyone’s spine. But what if I told you, it doesn’t have to be that way? Psychology suggests that retirement can actually feel liberating, not limiting. It’s … Read more

Small Business Loan Approval Rates Continue to Rise at All Lenders

Business executives show their approval by raising hands

Key Takeaways Rising Approval Rates: Small business loan approval rates are increasing across all lenders, facilitating easier access to funding for entrepreneurs. Diverse Lending Options: Traditional banks, alternative lenders, and credit unions each provide unique benefits, allowing small business owners to choose the best fit for their financing needs. Key Approval Factors: Creditworthiness, business history, … Read more

AI’s unfulfilled promise to small businesses

AI’s unfulfilled promise to small businesses

Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has dominated business conversations. What once felt like a futuristic concept is now a tangible, widely accessible tool, one that is now seen as table stakes for businesses. AI’s greatest promise is efficiency. For small-business owners who wear multiple hats, this promise sounds like a dream, and for … Read more

7 daily habits that keep people small, safe, and unsuccessful

7 daily habits that keep people small, safe, and unsuccessful

Ever wonder why some people seem stuck in the same place year after year—going through the motions, playing it safe, but never really getting anywhere?  It’s not always a lack of ambition or talent. More often, it’s the result of subtle, daily habits that quietly shape a life of limitation. These behaviors feel comfortable. Familiar. … Read more