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Three years ago, retailers and restaurants joined together to create an annual shopping holiday to kick off the new year. The National Use Your Gift Card Day is coming up on Saturday, January 21, reminding consumers to go out and spend their unused gift cards.

It's that time of the year when people make promises to themselves. Whether to accomplish a goal or break a bad habit, the new year offers us a chance to make a fresh start.

Starting a business requires tremendous dedication and ambition, but these traits are often not enough. Even the most driven entrepreneurs need help. According to a recent report from the Vistage Research Center — which surveys CEOs of small- to mid-sized companies — 86% of CEOs credit mentors as a critical part of their career accomplishments.

Sometimes when you own a small business, it is easy to get consumed by it. It is important for all small business owners to set boundaries that allow them to have a personal life and set them up for success in their business ventures as well. Here are a few ways to maintain boundaries as a small business owner.

2023 is poised to bring new challenges to retailers as uncertainty about the economy continues and consumers focus on getting the most out of their dollar. Luckily, the past few years have provided ample opportunities for retailers to double down on engagement strategies and learn to survive challenging times. Here are three ways retailers can improve customer engagement in 2023.