For business owners, the holiday season is often a time for purchasing client, employee, and partner gifts for everyone who supports your business throughout the year. However, it’s important to give gifts in a way that won’t offend or create awkward situations among those who are important to your small business. Before shopping for holiday […]
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As your business grows, you may find that your original office space no longer suits your needs. Whether you’re currently working from home and want a real headquarters, or renting a space that isn’t big enough for your growing team, it’s time to begin your search for your next office. To help make this process
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Holiday gift card can provide the perfect way for you to recognize your team members, clients, and anyone else who supports your business. You can get them from nearly any retailer or business. And sometimes you can even find holiday gift card deals that allow you to get more value for your purchase. There are
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What does our business culture today tell us about the path to success? Is there even more pressure to conform if you want to succeed? On the Small Business Radio Show this week, Sunny Bonnell, co-author of “Rare Breed: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different” discusses how to break the chains
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Have copycat competitors used your business name? This can lead to customer confusion and revenue loss. In nightmare scenarios, you might even get accused of infringement. That’s even if you swear that “you were the first.” Doing Without a Trademark? That’s Risky Business The law doesn’t require it. But every business owner should weigh protecting
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Leaders possess skills that may not always easy to define. But we know leadership when we see it. As a result, those with leadership abilities share several qualities that make them successful and stand out. For example, they remain anchored by a clear set of principles and values about themselves, the people in their lives
When you hear about an annual shareholder meeting, what image comes to mind? A large meeting of power players at Amazon, Exxon or Apple? Or Jim, who runs a local landscaping business from his house? Many small business owners opt to incorporate (either by forming a C Corporation or S Corporation) to help protect their
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Military veteran entrepreneurs have a keen insight when it comes to assessing risk, making decisions and persevering even in the most adverse situations. This has allowed vets to succeed when they switch to civilian life and pursue their entrepreneurial dream. Even though 99.9% of businesses veterans own are small, there are some have eventually become
Purchasing luxury gifts can help you show employees, colleagues and top clients just how much they mean to your business. There are a ton of options out there for unique and useful items that could appeal to those who are really essential to your operations. Ready to buy something this holiday season for someone special
Burnout is something that every small business owner struggles with. It happens as they grow their company. I know that in the middle of my third start up, I reached my breaking point. And I suffered exhaustion, depression and anxiety. Small business owners know that pushing too hard is bad for their health. But keep
