Simone Biles Mantra, Barbeque Boom, Resilience Guide

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5 Small Businesses Fueling the Fire of the Barbecue Boom

Summer is in full swing, and that means pool parties and lots of barbecuing. Market research shows the latter has notably increased in popularity over the last few years. In fact, 80% of U.S. homeowners own at least one grill or smoker and the market is expected to nearly double by 2030. From backyard grills to industrial-grade smoker ovens, these five small businesses are bringing the heat to meet demand for this increasingly popular product and pastime.

Explore how to fuel the fire.

For Franchisees to Succeed, They Need This Critical Support

Attracting and retaining prospects or customers is everyone's job in a business, but marketing with a consistent and compelling message really does start at the top. From taking on the right franchisees, to both crafting and maintaining brand identity, to rigorously managing all content (particularly social media), there can be only one prime marketing mover. 

Learn the most important formula for success for a flourishing franchise.

The 3-Word Mantra Simone Biles Used to Make History

Even if you will never compete at the highest level of any sport, there is something powerful about admitting the truth of these three words from Simone Biles.

Read the triumphant triad here.

SBA Launches New Business Resilience Guide

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a new Business Resilience Guide designed to help small business owners prepare for and recover from disasters. This comprehensive resource, divided into six sections, includes best practices and template forms to aid entrepreneurs in mitigating disasters and building back stronger.

Read more about the new Business Resilience Guide.

5 Content Marketing Ideas for September 2024

Content marketing drives many business objectives, from search engine optimization to social media marketing to brand building. But ideas fuel this kind of marketing, and they can be challenging to come up with.

Here are five content marketing ideas for September 2024.

Can OpenAI's SearchGPT Outdo Google?

OpenAI has announced the launch of the prototype of its long-awaited entry into search, SearchGPT, an AI-powered search tool poised to revolutionize the traditional search engine experience. OpenAI's SearchGPT is designed to enhance user interaction with search engines by integrating advanced conversational capabilities, enabling more personalized and context-aware search results.

Learn which AI tool is the best.

How to Write SEO-Optimized Content with AI

Generative AI is a game-changer when it comes to SEO-optimized content.

First of all, it has amazing creative capabilities. Even if you dislike the text, you can just discard it and ask for another. You’ll get it in less time than it would take you to come up with an outline for the introduction. At the same time, if you’re specific enough with the prompt, you’ll find that the AI always sticks to the rules. This is amazing because SEO can also be so technical.

Here’s how you can write amazing SEO-optimized content with AI.