Anne Shaw

Anne Shaw

After leading the marketing team for a Fortune 500 company, Anne left the security of full-time work to launch her own consultancy and writing practice. Beyond covering workforce trends and writing content for small businesses, she coaches leadership teams in strategic planning and organizational alignment.

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Managing Risk Insurance Coverage

Small Business Face Unique Risks in Summer—Here's How To Mitigate Them

07/15/2026 5 min read

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Managing Risk Insurance Coverage

More Foot Traffic, More Risk: How To Prep Your Business for Major Events in Your City

05/11/2026 4 min read

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Finances Funding

How To Apply for a Business Loan

04/29/2026 9 min read

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Managing Risk Insurance Coverage

The Business Cost of Distracted Driving — And How To Curb It

04/01/2026 4 min read

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Talent and HR Managing Employees

How Will Increasing Minimum Wage Impact Small Businesses?

12/11/2025 7 min read

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Home Design

Should You Consider Solar Power For Your Home?

12/09/2025 9 min read

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Wellness Healthy Aging & Longevity

8 Tips for Handling Holiday Stress

11/04/2025 9 min read

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Managing Risk Industry Specific

What Is Telematics? How Fleet Managers Are Improving Safety While Reducing Costs

11/04/2025 3 min read

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Marketing Sales

Holiday Gift Guide: Find Perfect Gifts From Small Businesses Like Yours

10/29/2025 4 min read

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Business Management Wellbeing

How Small Business Owners Can Lower Their Anxiety and Stress

09/26/2025 5 min read

Make the Most of Small Business Saturday

Marketing Strategy

Small Business Saturday Prep: How to Prepare With Little Time

09/26/2025 5 min read

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Talent and HR Hiring

Top Interview Questions for Good Hiring Decisions

09/25/2025 5 min read

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Talent and HR Hiring

8 Illegal Interview Questions You Can’t Ask Job Candidates

09/24/2025 7 min read

Talent and HR Managing Employees

Annual Reviews Can Kill Engagement — Here's What to Do Instead

09/24/2025 5 min read

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Finances Credit

Benefits of Credit Cards for Small Business Owners

09/19/2025 4 min read

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Marketing Strategy

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Marketing Consultant

09/16/2025 5 min read

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Finances Credit

How To Get a Business Loan With Bad Credit

08/26/2025 12 min read

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Business Management Growth

How To Start a Small Business With a Strong Strategy

08/20/2025 5 min read

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Talent and HR Hiring

How To Hire Employees

08/14/2025 21 min read

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Talent and HR Hiring

18 Questions To Ask References Before Hiring a New Employee

07/22/2025 6 min read

Small Business Website Design

Marketing Brand

Small Business Website Design: Crafting a Strong Online Presence

07/22/2025 8 min read

Inflation and small businesses

Finances Cash Flow

How Inflation Impacts Businesses

07/21/2025 9 min read

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Marketing Sales

How To Increase Sales for Your Small Business

07/21/2025 8 min read

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Talent and HR Managing Employees

Setting Compensation for Newly Hired Employees

07/21/2025 11 min read

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Talent and HR Managing Employees

The Key Players You Need to Start a Successful Business

07/21/2025 6 min read

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Business Management Running Your Business

Why and How to Vet Business Partners

07/21/2025 6 min read

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Managing Risk Insurance Coverage

How Does Business Interruption Insurance Work?

07/16/2025 5 min read

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Marketing Sales

How Small Businesses Can Boost Sales with eCommerce in 3 Steps

06/25/2025 4 min read

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Finances Credit

How To Build Business Credit as a Small Business Owner

06/03/2025 8 min read

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Managing Risk Cyber Security

How to Avoid the Top Security Risks for Your Small Business

05/19/2025 5 min read

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Business Management Wellbeing

How To Be a More Productive Small Business Owner

04/29/2025 5 min read

The Basics of Social Media Marketing for Small Business

Marketing Social Media

The Basics of Social Media Marketing for Small Business

04/09/2025 9 min read

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Business Management Wellbeing

How and Why to Achieve Sustainability for Business

02/19/2025 7 min read

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Marketing Brand

8 Steps To Start a Blog for Your Small Business

11/22/2024 8 min read

Small Business Digital Marketing

Marketing Brand

6 Strategies to Elevate Your Brand Online

07/23/2024 7 min read

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Finances Cash Flow

Pros and Cons of Using Investors to Finance Your New Business

05/07/2024 7 min read

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Finances Accounting & Taxes

A Small Business Owner's Guide To Business Expenses

04/24/2024 8 min read

Which Inventory Management Software is best for your small business?

Business Management Business Technology

Inventory Management Software: Why It’s Essential for Businesses

04/23/2024 6 min read

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Business Management Wellbeing

How You Can Take Care of Your Relationships as a Business Owner

01/24/2024 5 min read

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Finances Cash Flow

Cost Control Strategies for Your Small Business

01/22/2024 8 min read

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Business Management Business Technology

Best Business Security Systems for Small Businesses

12/12/2023 7 min read

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Business Management Growth

Why Should You Set SMART Goals?

12/07/2023 8 min read

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Marketing Customer Service

Gaining Repeat Customers: How to Build Customer Relationships

09/08/2023 3 min read

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Business Management Growth

What Are the Top 10 Business Ideas for Kids?

07/19/2023 7 min read

Where to Find Your Next Great Employee: Top 10 Sources for Talent

Talent and HR Hiring

Where To Find Your Next Great Employee: Top 10 Sources for Talent

05/22/2023 6 min read

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Marketing Brand

Creating a Small Business Website

05/15/2023 8 min read

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Business Management Business Technology

Best Accounting Software for Small Businesses

04/27/2023 6 min read

How To Plan Salary Raises Over the Backdrop of Inflation

Talent and HR Hiring

How To Plan Salary Raises Over the Backdrop of Inflation

04/19/2023 5 min read

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Business Management Running Your Business

What Is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?

04/19/2023 6 min read

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Business Management Wellbeing

How Small Business Owners Can Take Care of Their Mental Health

04/17/2023 5 min read

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Finances Credit

The Best Online Business Bank Accounts

04/14/2023 6 min read

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Business Management Running Your Business

Supply Chain Management: Your New Competitive Advantage

09/22/2022 4 min read