This month's articles include need-to-know information for small businesses, including information about funding options for Hispanic- and Latino-owned businesses just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month, and more.

When it comes to entrepreneurship, successful small business owners have certain qualities that serve them and their business. The reality is most entrepreneurs aren’t born with these characteristics but acquire them over time. The ability to communicate a compelling vision, adapt to change, and build relationships are three qualities that successful small business owners share. This article outlines the importance of each quality and how you can develop these traits for yourself.

In the face of rising home prices and a shortage of affordable housing options, ADUs are gaining attention as a solution. Despite their potential benefits, a lack of awareness and complicated permitting processes can hinder ADU construction. Overall, ADUs provide an innovative approach to addressing the affordable housing crisis, benefiting individuals, businesses, and communities alike.

Despite the anxiety that comes with economic uncertainty, existing technologies and online platforms provide small businesses with solutions that did not exist 15 years ago during the Great Recession. Small business owners who leverage these advantages can thrive despite economic uncertainty and even get ahead of their competition.

Beyond sales and promotions, email marketing is a great way to demonstrate your value to subscribers. Avoid sending too many emails just for the sake of ‘staying in touch.’ Instead, obsess about your customer’s problems and create email content that includes insider tips, trending news and ways to help your audience get ahead.

This month's articles include need-to-know information for small businesses, including social media trends that work for small businesses, and more.

Fifty years ago, few people expected to find happiness at work. But as the saying goes, times have changed. Underneath all the reasons workers quit, unhappiness tops the list. But what causes workers to become unhappy at work and what can employers do about it?

For years, many have believed that extroverts have the edge in the workplace. After all, extroverted individuals appear more outgoing, talkative and energetic, while introverts seem more reserved, reflective and less social. However, psychologists have been looking more closely at this preconception and theorizing that the introvert’s quiet way may just be a misunderstood superpower.

New SBA regulations are here for companies looking to qualify for federal contracts, and it's important to keep up to avoid penalties. The changes prioritize small business contracts and put limits on subcontracting to ineligible third parties.