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Running a business

Setting small business goals: A complete guide (+ free checklist)

December 5, 2023

Social media for small businesses

Marketing

Social media for small businesses: A complete guide to each platform

April 26, 2024

Small business insights for 2024

Small Business Data

Holiday shopping survey: Consumer spending is up—here’s how small businesses can set up for success

October 31, 2023

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Small Business Data

Entrepreneurship in 2024: Small business trends and predictions for the year ahead

December 19, 2023

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Small Business Data

Small Business Insights: Quarterly survey of small businesses in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia

August 30, 2024

New year, new opportunities

A business owner looks at his year-end checklist and calendar.

Running a business

Year-end checklist for small businesses: 20 steps to prepare for the new year

December 6, 2023

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Running a business

13 ways small businesses can beat post-holiday sales slumps: examples + tips

November 15, 2022

inventory

Double check your inventory and inventory management for the new year

January 30, 2020

Set your business up for success this year

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accounting

Hiring an accountant for small business: An ultimate guide

July 15, 2023

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accounting

How much does an accountant cost?

June 23, 2023

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Bookkeeping

How much does a bookkeeper cost?

July 21, 2023

With QuickBooks, payroll and bookkeeping work hand-in-hand.

Get ready for your busiest seasons

Midsize business

What are backorders and how should your business handle them?

December 3, 2021

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Shipping options and tips for small businesses

August 3, 2020

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Running a business

Peak season selling strategies: The small business survival guide

August 10, 2023

An illustration of a business owner researching holiday e-commerce sales strategies and tips.

Running a business

E-commerce holiday strategy: 10 tips to prepare your online store for the holiday season

November 7, 2023

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Inspiration

22 storefront decorating ideas for the holidays

November 15, 2022

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Midsize business

8 inventory management techniques for small businesses

July 22, 2024

The ultimate small business gift guide by Intuit QuickBooks

A holiday guide to shopping small

These gifts will bring a smile to everyone on your list this year.

Shop small businesses

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Running a business

Anong Beam is painting in heritage colors

November 9, 2023

Candice English is crafting heritage colors

Running a business

Candice English is spinning fibers to celebrate her community

November 8, 2023

Elyse Burns has turned her art into a livelihood

Running a business

Elyse Burns has turned her art into a livelihood

August 11, 2023

Sell more with online marketplaces

online store and retail

5 reasons to start multi-channel selling today

August 11, 2021

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COVID-19

6 best online marketplaces to sell your products

October 16, 2020

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Starting a business

How to start an Etsy shop: The definitive guide

January 3, 2024

More on e-commerce

Hire and manage employees

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manage employees

Everything you need to know about paid time off (PTO) policies

July 16, 2021

An illustration of business owners researching how to hire seasonal employees.

hiring

How to hire seasonal employees: 10 steps for getting it right

November 2, 2023

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manage employees

7 tips for gracefully managing employees during the holidays

November 30, 2022

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Payroll

Holiday pay: What is it and how to calculate it

November 27, 2023

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manage employees

How to track employee time: 8 methods to try

August 1, 2023

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hiring

Employee onboarding: A step-by-step guide with our best strategies

May 30, 2023

Trends and insights from Mailchimp

This holiday, it's personal. 6 insights to save time and maximize revenue with a personalized approach

This Holiday, it's Personal

Six insights that can save time and maximize revenue.

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Marketing Success Season 2023

Turn clustomers into customers. (Now available on demand!)

Marketing that works

How to market locally during the holiday season

Innovation

How to market locally during the holiday season

December 1, 2021

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payments

Gift cards for small businesses: Program options and how to set them up

November 8, 2022

5 tips to surprise and delight customers during the holidays

Running a business

5 tips to surprise and delight customers during the holidays

November 15, 2022

Digital marketing for the holidays: It's not too late to get your business up to speed

Marketing

Digital marketing for the holidays: It's not too late to get your business up to speed

November 18, 2022

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Innovation

7 steps to create a viral marketing campaign

March 13, 2020

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Growing a business

28 highly effective small business advertising ideas to skyrocket your brand

January 16, 2024

Marketing advice from Mailchimp

How to create a successful promotional strategy that maximizes sales potential

How to create a successful promotional strategy that maximizes sales potential

8 tips for creating a strong promotional strategy.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday marketing strategies

Black Friday & Cyber Monday marketing strategies

Use these strategies to gain new customers and drive revenue on peak days.

Holiday marketing quick guide

Holiday marketing quick guide

Explore free resources to help you drive sales and customer engagement during the holidays.

Ask the experts

Trends

How to stay close to customers & increase sales during the holiday season

November 16, 2021

Trends

3 mental health tips for small business owners during the holidays

November 14, 2021

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Running a business

The small business owner’s guide to balance during the holidays

December 6, 2022

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