Small Business CURRENTS

1 week ago | smallbusinesscurrents.com | Maria Valdez Haubrich

Running a small business comes with its own set of exciting challenges. One crucial aspect that often gets overlooked until it becomes a problem is storage. Efficient and reliable storage solutions are not just about tidiness; they directly impact your productivity, safety, and ultimately, your bottom line. Are you tired of flimsy shelves collapsing under pressure or important documents getting damaged?

1 week ago | smallbusinesscurrents.com | Maria Valdez Haubrich

When I first opened my business, I thought success would come down to systems, branding, and hard work. While all of that is incredibly important, one thing has made the biggest difference in growing my business: Building strong, meaningful relationships. Whether it’s earning the trust of a new client, supporting your team, or cultivating a relationship with an external partner or vendor, those connections are what give your business heart and provide a competitive advantage.

1 week ago | smallbusinesscurrents.com | Maria Valdez Haubrich

In today’s competitive market, customer-centric selling has become a crucial strategy for success. This article presents essential skills that can transform your sales approach, backed by insights from industry experts. Discover how to build trust, prioritize client needs, and create lasting partnerships through these proven techniques.

1 week ago | smallbusinesscurrents.com | Maria Valdez Haubrich

First, the good news: Small business owners have woken up to a hard truth: Cybersecurity isn’t just a big business problem anymore. As digital tools become essential to daily operations—whether it’s managing payroll, processing payments, or communicating with customers—cyber threats have long loomed over Main Street. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, and data breaches target smaller companies with increasing frequency, and the damage can be devastating.

1 week ago | smallbusinesscurrents.com | Maria Valdez Haubrich

If you and your compliance team are jumping between separate systems just to track Slack messages, email threads, mobile chats and collaboration tools, you’re not alone. The digital-first workplace has made communication faster, but supervision is more fragmented and riskier than ever. Regulators like the SEC, FINRA, and the CFTC have made it clear that all business-related communications must be captured, supervised, and auditable, no matter the channel.