The hottest Small businesses Substack posts right now

Small businesses are prime targets for cyberattacks due to limited resources and expertise, making it crucial for them to follow cybersecurity best practices.
Small business owners should establish a culture of security to involve everyone, implement basic security controls like firewall and antivirus, and develop an incident response plan for cyberattacks.
Seek external help from reputable sources like cybersecurity consultants, organizations, and government agencies to get guidance, expertise, and resources in enhancing cybersecurity measures.

Food halls and street food events may no longer be sustainable for operators
Closure of venues like Hatch raises questions on the effectiveness of the food hall model
Operating a food hall involves high risks due to unbalanced power dynamics

21.7% of all capital raised through crowdfunding was secured by women-run companies and 28.4% by minority-led companies.
1,150 small businesses raised $420 million through crowdfunding last year.
Top two crowdfunding platforms accounted for 59% of the year's business.

February labor market indicators show mixed signals about the demand for labor.
The surge in wage growth was due to the Great Reallocation, not the Great Resignation.
Forecast suggests wage growth will cool, job growth will slow, and the work week will reverse the increase from January.

The shift to remote work due to Covid has negatively impacted small businesses in downtown areas.
Tech layoffs and remote work culture are contributing to the decline of social aspects and liveliness in big cities.
Analogies to the Rust Belt area show how remote work could lead to population decline and decline in city vibrancy.

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Social media can be crucial for your business, especially if it's consumer-facing.
As a solo-founder, use a personal account on social media for better connection and trust.
Focus on one topic, keep your bio simple, and use a unique profile photo for better social media presence.