USA map with states When you’re thinking about starting a small business, you want to do everything you can to give it the greatest shot at not only surviving, but thriving. But there are a lot of contributing factors to the success or failure of your endeavor. As you consider how to best build a […]
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By Sreeram Sreenivasan Entrepreneurs can be prone to doubt. Is my business idea good? Will my marketing strategy be successful? Is my company on the right track? Am I hiring the right person? And unless they do something about it, self-doubt can quickly turn into a habit, stopping them from making any decisions and taking
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National Grandparents Day, a day to honor the beloved parents of our parents, is recognized on the first Sunday of September after Labor Day each year. Annually, the special day reminds us to cherish and celebrate how our grandmas and grandpas have enriched our lives. Beyond the treasured childhood memories of hugs, storytelling, and holiday
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If you are a new or established business owner, you know how busy work can be. Do you take the steps to stay healthy amidst the craziness? Knowing how to stay healthy at work is one of the best ways you can boost your business. Sure, there have been times I haven’t taken care of
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By Sujan Patel Entrepreneurs are accustomed to wearing multiple hats to keep growing and scaling their businesses while keeping as much money as possible in their pockets. But doing it all on your own could actually be costing you money. Spending too much of your time on bookkeeping when it’s really not your zone of
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Why is a professional development plan important for entrepreneurs? Because without one, it’s difficult to grow a business. No entrepreneur has a ready-built skill set that provides all the answers to continuously changing situations. Most likely, you are more competent in certain business functions than others. However, to successfully expand a business that’s changing as new
The world of business can sometimes sound like a serving of alphabet soup with its abundance of acronyms. As frustrating as that may be, it’s important for you to pay attention and gain an understanding of some key terminology. It can mean the difference between having a legally compliant business and one that’s vulnerable to
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Every day, you make business choices that affect the trajectory of your career. Often, you make these decisions subconsciously, or without much thought, yet the consequences of these choices can still be felt. Some choices that deal with business logistics may not have as much impact on your personal life since they affect implementation processes;
Having a small business-sized budget shouldn’t mean cutting corners on security. With the right approach, you can protect your online data, secure your storefront, and keep your business safe—without breaking the bank. Take a look at these six areas of business security and what you can do to make them even safer. 1. Keep Your
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By Mark Baldino and Ben Ihnchak Starting a business isn’t easy and neither is searching for the perfect business partner. So how do you know that you’ve found “the one”? Truthfully, it is no small task. Your potential candidates may have the passion and talent that you seek in a co-founder, they may even be your best
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