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Checking in with Amy Mucha, owner of Daisy Pops and Daisy Makes and first place winner of Chain Reaction Season 8.

Marvin Montgomery has been educating small business owners in Greater Cleveland for decades. Recently, he sat down with the Council of Smaller Enterprises for the COSE Education Hub to share his tips for sales success through asking questions - and really listening.

Marvin Montgomery has been educating small business owners in Greater Cleveland for decades. Recently, he sat down with the Council of Smaller Enterprises for the COSE Education Hub to share his "Five Ps" of successful small business sales.

Approaching networking with an open mind and curiosity leads to more enjoyable and productive experiences. By focusing on learning instead of telling others about your own work, you become more valuable to them. Demonstrating genuine care and interest in others helps build the trust necessary for successful professional relationships.

Hiring decisions often feel intuitive. A good conversation. A strong personality. A “gut feeling” that this person is the right fit. And while those instincts matter, they’re not enough on their own.

Let’s explore five must-use AI tools that can revolutionize your task management and delegation.

This quick rundown covers the mindset and systems you need before you grow.

Google search remains the single strongest driver of new business for most small companies. What has changed is how Google evaluates who deserves to show up, and that part matters more than most business owners realize.

In a world of AI-driven threats and rising underwriting standards, cyber insurance plays a critical role. But only when integrated into a broader operational resilience framework built on prevention, response, and disciplined risk management.

We are living in uncertain times with acts of violence increasing on a daily basis. It is increasingly important to ask how you, as a small business, protect your employees and your physical premises?