February 2026

Contents 4 News - Control Point Associates, Inc. Strengthens Mid- Atlantic Presence with Rouse-Sirine Acquisition - Yellow Wood Partners Portfolio Companies Suave Brands and Elida Beauty Complete Merger to Create Evermark, A Leading Global Platform of Personal Care Brands 6 How Startups Should Actually Build AI That Customers Trust 8 Top 10 Strategic Planning Tools to Keep Your Team Aligned 10 Retention and Productivity Top Advantages of Health and Wellbeing for Companies With Overseas Staff 11 How Can Sales Teams Improve Their Negotiation and Closing Skills? 12 10 Simple Ways Small Companies Can Gain Control Over Business Costs 14 How to Find the Perfect Domain Name? 10 6 14

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