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Is AI Coming for Small Businesses? How Small Businesses Are Approaching AI Integration

Is AI Coming for Small Businesses? How Small Businesses Are Approaching AI Integration

Guest Editorial by Brian Aagaard, Founder, Cooperhawk Business Brokers   Main Street businesses have emerged as the next frontier for artificial intelligence integration. Recent statistics published by...

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How small businesses are approaching AI integration

How small businesses are approaching AI integration

Technology has given today’s small businesses the capability to compete on a much larger stage. But taking advantage of that capability often involves overcoming new challenges, as...

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A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Small Business IP

A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Small Business IP

Discover what constitutes intellectual property (IP) for small businesses, how to protect it properly, and what to do in the event of suspected infringement.

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The State of Small Businesses: Is the Backbone of the American Dream Thriving or Dying?

The State of Small Businesses: Is the Backbone of the American Dream Thriving or Dying?

Succeeding as a small business owner has never been easy. Still, it has traditionally been (and continues to be) a compelling pathway for achieving the American Dream....

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The Pros and Cons of Structuring Your Business as an LLC

The Pros and Cons of Structuring Your Business as an LLC

Choosing a legal structure is among the many decisions founders need to make when launching a business. There are a variety of options, with each carrying unique...

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How Internet Outages Impact Small Businesses

How Internet Outages Impact Small Businesses

When Cloudflare experienced an outage on November 18, 2025, users worldwide found themselves unable to conduct business as usual. Error messages greeted them on X and ChatGPT, and their...

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What Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Keep In Mind When Leaving Their Current Job To Take A Risk And Open Their Own Business

What Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Keep In Mind When Leaving Their Current Job To Take A Risk And Open Their Own Business

Those with entrepreneurial aspirations gain a wealth of knowledge and experience by starting their journey as employees rather than founders. Working for someone else’s company gives you...

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AI and the Human Touch: Why Cooperhawk Balances Technology with Personal Guidance to Maintain Business Value During Sales

AI and the Human Touch: Why Cooperhawk Balances Technology with Personal Guidance to Maintain Business Value During Sales

Like all modern business leaders, Brian Aagaard has had to contend with the rise of artificial intelligence and the impact it is having on the business landscape. Aagaard has...

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Hands-On Approach to Business Sales: How Cooperhawk’s Involvement at Every Step of the Transaction Sets Them Apart

Hands-On Approach to Business Sales: How Cooperhawk’s Involvement at Every Step of the Transaction Sets Them Apart

The clients Brian Aagaard, founder of Cooperhawk Business Brokerage, works with often engage in a process that leads to the biggest financial transactions of their lives. Consequently, it’s natural...

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Organic Growth Or Acquisition? Experts Advise Startups And Founders On The Best Strategies For Scaling

Organic Growth Or Acquisition? Experts Advise Startups And Founders On The Best Strategies For Scaling

For every startup, there comes a pivotal moment when progress depends on one fundamental decision: should you develop something yourself or should you acquire a solution that...

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