By Brian Moran— AI tools can boost your company’s productivity, reduce costs, improve customer experiences, and offer insights into customer behavior. For an overview of how AI can help...

By Brian Moran— Chances are you have heard about artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI. And, if you’re like a lot of small business owners, you’re not sure whether—or...

By Index Staff— Developing effective estimates is often a key part of landing new customers. And the process of creating estimates also helps ensure that the price you bid...

By Steve Strauss— When I started my first real business, a law firm, I stumbled upon a great way to get clients and make sales: I would put on...

By James Monroe—Your business is your baby. Some days, it’s all you think about. But it’s different for your customers. They’re busy, so even if they love your product...

By Index Staff—By all accounts, the number of new small businesses in the U.S. is growing. The vast majority of these businesses are microbusinesses (under 10 employees).* We wanted...

By Steve Strauss— As an entrepreneur, you have likely poured your heart and soul into your small business. However, over time, it is natural for that excitement to wane....

By Rieva Lesonsky— Books, to me, like the iconic best-selling author Stephen King wrote, “are a uniquely portable magic.”  For small business owners, they can be comforting and reinforce...

By Steve Strauss— 3 High-Impact Small Business Growth Hacks to Help You Crush It I spend my days thinking about and helping small businesses like yours. As the senior...