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7 Effective Budgeting Strategies for Small Businesses

Creating a budget is vital for the financial health and longevity of your small business. However, it can also be a daunting task. From monthly budgets to vendor choices, there are many elements to plan for and incorporate into your broader budget.

Here are seven strategies you can use to develop a strong business budget.

How to Know If a Local Business Has Franchise Potential

...From a Guy Who Built One Into 80 Locations! "You're the ham guy, right?" Yes, he was. After founding Heavenly Ham and selling it for $150 million, he became a stay-at-home dad. But a T-ball mom’s kids salon, Pigtails & Crewcuts, sparked his next big venture. Now, with 80+ franchises, learn how he built another thriving business from the ground up.

Learn how to know if a local business has franchise potential.

Future-Proof Your Website: 3 Must-Have AI Tactics

Which AI tactics will keep your site relevant and engaging as website strategies shift from broad audience capture to hyper-personalization? The days of designing websites solely for broad audience capture and search engine optimization are well behind us. The future now lies in hyper-personalization, where websites cater to the specific needs and preferences of each visitor. AI is at the forefront of this transformation, providing advanced AI tools and insights to create more relevant and engaging websites based on individual user data.

Explore 3 Must-Have AI tactics to future-proof your website.

3 Ways to Add a Human Touch to AI-Generated Content

Seventy-two percent of B2B marketers say they use generative AI to create content, but 61% say their organization has no guidelines for its use. This is a recipe for disaster. AI offers unparalleled efficiency in content creation, but we’re still working to balance its convenience with the authenticity that only humans can provide. 

Let’s dive into three simple ways to add a human touch to AI-generated content.

5 Ways Great Leaders Stay the Course When the World Seems Crazy

No matter your stance, relentless messaging that promulgates fear and uncertainty can be tough to ignore. It's even tougher to prevent it from coloring how you lead. In these divisive times, it's crucial to stay anchored in your values, not just to keep your sanity but to ensure you lead with integrity. 

This is how you make bold moves while staying true to yourself.