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Report: Inflation and labor shortages are stressing small business owners right now

NEXT examines the layered challenges small business owners face in 2025: the threat of inflation, uneven consumer demand, and growing labor pressure.

Material procurement explained: Process, strategies, and benefits

Brex explains the basics of material procurement and the step-by-step process that works best.

7 most overlooked small business insurance gaps—and how to fix them

NEXT asks if there are gaps in your small business insurance coverage that could leave you vulnerable.

Invoice reconciliation: How to reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies

Brex breaks down how businesses with diligent invoice verification experience clearer financial visibility, more trusting supplier partnerships, better cash flow predictions, and stronger safeguards against mistakes and fraud.

Why employee well-being needs a simpler approach

Paylocity explains that wellness programs don't need to be flashy to be effective, as embedding simple, accessible well-being strategies into daily workflows drives real employee impact.

The rising cost of cocoa and tariffs: A bitter reality for the U.S. chocolate industry

Compartés reports that the U.S. chocolate industry is in turmoil with new tariffs to disrupt supply chains and increase costs, and both manufacturers and retailers are feeling the squeeze.

The hidden costs of supply chain blind spots—and how AI can solve them

Trackonomy explains that a new generation of artificial intelligence tools is making it possible to see supply chain blind spots—and solve what was once unknowable.

Tax season 2025 by the numbers: Strategic planning for businesses

Ramp shares how new IRS data can help businesses make strategic moves that reduce their taxes.

What is invoice management and how to optimize it in 2025

Ramp explains how invoices keep businesses running and managing them is rarely as simple as it should be, and how invoice management systems help eliminate the typical bottlenecks experienced with manual processes.

Women helm more companies than ever. Why is it still so hard for them to get funding?

Company Insights examined data from PitchBook's NVCA quarterly report to explore gender disparities in startup funding.

What to do when an employee is injured at work

NEXT step-by-step guide of employer actions and responsibilities after a work-related injury, and how workers' compensation insurance can help.

What to consider when choosing a corporate credit card program

Brex explains that modern corporate card programs provide more spending power, greater control and visibility over spending, and automated expense reporting for employees.

What is AP automation and what are the benefits of using it?

Brex explains that instead of going through paper invoices one by one and manually entering data into AP systems, finance teams are using technology to capture, process, and approve payments with greater speed and accuracy.

What is spend management and how does it work?

Brex explains how, from procurement and vendor payments to employee expenses and compliance, spend management encompasses every aspect of how money moves through an organization—transforming financial operations from a reactive process into a strategic advantage.

Burnout is bad for business — and even worse for your team

Rula explains that burnout in the workplace can lower productivity across your organization.

How do I check my business credit score for free?

Brex explains how a business credit score shapes growth opportunities in unexpected ways, such as determining if you'll get an expansion loan, influencing whether suppliers offer you better payment terms, or impacting your insurance rates.

Who's hiring on H-1B? Here are the US metros and companies with the most visa holders.

H-1B Employer Data used research from USCIS to find which companies and metropolitan areas have the highest rates of H-1B visa holders.

America welcomed this refugee who fled the Taliban; now he's a founding CEO opening doors for job seekers facing adversity

The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Fast Company share the story of Cyrus Jaffery, a refugee-turned-CEO who pays it forward by helping job seekers facing adversity.

5 ways companies are incorporating AI ethics

Drata analyzed current events to illustrate how companies are ethically incorporating artificial intelligence in the workplace.

Best startup and small business grants for women

NEXT says that small business grants are an opportunity for women to find funding for their startups, but they are often overlooked by traditional loans and lines of credit.

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and they're costing us billions of dollars

Drata examined analyst reports and news reports to determine the cost of cyberattacks to companies and consumers around the world.

PEO insurance explained: A guide for employers

Thatch explores how PEO insurance helps small businesses access cost-effective benefits, streamline administration, and provide employees with comprehensive coverage.

How to trademark a business name to ensure it stays one-of-a-kind

LegalZoom details how to trademark a business name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Study: Teaching science and reading together yields double benefits for learning

The 74 reports on a new study that finds elementary students who learn science and reading together retain literacy skills, build background knowledge, and gain a better understanding of complex texts.

How to lower your insurance costs without compromising coverage

CheapInsurance.com explains that in addition to insurance discounts, there are a number of other ways to save money without compromising coverage, such as raising your deductible, bundling your insurance policies, and shopping around for the best insurance rates.

Median home values continue to climb; here's a state-by-state look

Experian reveals that median home values have climbed by 65% in some states over the past five years, while average mortgage balances have increased as much as 39%.