As we dive deeper into 2026, the marketing landscape is undergoing seismic shifts that demand fresh thinking, strategic reinvention, and a bold embrace of innovation. From AI-powered personalization to cultural connectivity and creative participation, the…
December has long been synonymous with promotions. Endless sales emails, last-chance offers, and discount countdowns fill inboxes and feeds as brands race to close the year strong. But as 2025 comes to an end, audiences…
Let’s be honest—the Christmas season is a wild ride for small businesses. There are many small business Christmas challenges. It’s exciting, profitable, chaotic, and occasionally fueled by caffeine and panic. At Pathfinder, we talk to small…
Black Friday isn’t just another day on the retail calendar—it’s the moment when brands compete fiercely for attention, loyalty, and revenue. With shoppers actively hunting for deals and ready to buy, businesses that plan ahead can turn…
The Small Business Administration suggests that all small businesses should allocate 8-10% of their revenues toward a marketing and advertising budget. Despite this suggestion, I’d be hard-pressed to find a handful of small businesses in…
When starting your business, there are a million tasks to complete and not enough hours in the day. Due to the stress and rush to do everything yourself under a limited budget, it can be…
Even in the midst of a healthy balance sheet, an influx of new clients, and dozens of sent invoices, poor cash flow can still kill. Entrepreneurs need creative cash flow strategies to help manage their…
A Guest Blog series featured at the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County. COVID-19 has taken the world by storm, impacting our daily lives, businesses and our future. For months to come,…
