Kim Mercado

Small Business

73% of small business owners optimistic about 2025 economy

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41 tips to support small businesses this holiday season (on any budget)

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End of the year business checklist: 7 tasks to do now

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Winter safety tips for small business: 11 ways to reduce cold-weather risk

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55% of small business owners expect profits to increase in 2024

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Money

A closer look at 8 common construction risks

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Careers

Inflation and economic factors drive 38% of people to get a side hustle

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Workplace summer safety tips: How to keep your cool when the heat is on

An African-American male container port worker appears tired and dizzy from intense heat.

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Top 4 common commercial insurance claims and how to handle them

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The fastest-growing small businesses of 2024

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