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The Value of a Degree: Why Silicon Valley Startups Need More MBAs
By Jawad Khan | May 12, 2015

MBAs lack technical expertise, but they do know how to help startups grow into sustainable and profitable organizations.

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The Essential Checklist: Must Do's When Starting an E-commerce Website
By Seth Rand | May 08, 2015

Whether you’re starting an E-commerce yourself or going through a development team, we've laid out some of the most important steps for you.

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School's Out Forever: 6 Notable Dropouts Who Left School to Pursue Their Passion
By Samuel Edwards | April 30, 2015

Stay in school, kids! Or maybe not. These 6 dropouts left school to pursue their passion to create some of the greatest brands known today.

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6 Tools to Help You Better Understand Your Ecommerce Customers
By Pratik Dholakiya | April 30, 2015

How do you turn site visitors into customers? Here are 6 eCommerce tools that are designed to help you understand your potential customers.

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The Top 10 Qualities That Define An Entrepreneur
By Sujan Patel | April 28, 2015

How do you know if you're an entrepreneur? Well for starters, here are the top 10 qualities that define an entrepreneur.

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Which Is Better: Cash- or Accrual-Based Business Accounting?
By Sean Peek | February 06, 2020

There are a couple methods of analysis you can use to determine the financial health of your business. But which is best?

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Hang It Up: Why You Should Get Rid Of Your Existing Phone System
By Marc Prosser | April 27, 2015

It's time to ditch your existing phone systems. VoIP technology offers SMBs lower costs and often better features than traditional phones.

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Data Super Powers: Harnessing the Power of Your Data By Sharing
By Asha Saxena | April 27, 2015

With the lack of face-to-face customer interaction, how do you build trust and loyalty? Data sharing is the answer.

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Show Me the Money: How to Turn Site Visitors into Paying Customers
By Matt Byrom | April 24, 2015

You'd expect that a lot of traffic coming through to your website would automatically mean more customers and sales, yet it doesn't. Why?

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7 Ways To Turn A Toxic Work Environment Around
By Sujan Patel | April 23, 2015

Chances are, business is not going to be a boomin' with a toxic work environment. Here are 7 ways to turn the ship around.

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Stop Wondering: 7 Signs You’re Ready for Full-Time Entrepreneurship
By Andrew Cravenho | April 22, 2015

Sick of your 9-5 job? Maybe it's time to take a chance on yourself. Here are 7 signs you're ready to dive into full-time entrepreneurship.

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Earth Day Aspirations: Saving Money While Saving the Environment
By Pratik Dholakiya | April 22, 2015

What if being environmentally conscious could actually save you money? Find out why all signs are pointing towards going green.

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The Copyright Question: The Difference Between Inspiration and Infringement
By Daliah Saper | April 21, 2015

Even the most original ideas borrow from old ideas. So when does inspiration become copyright infringement?

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What to Say When People Ask What You Do for a Living
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

You don't always have to give a literal answer. Instead, give them a more interesting answer that leads to a longer, more memorable conversation.

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The Strapped-For-Time Guide to Standard Operating Procedures
By Justin McGill | April 16, 2015

Creating SOPs might seem like a time consuming task, but it could actually save your business countless hours and dollars down the stretch.

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What Does Your Leadership Style Say About You?
By Derek Matthews, Ph.D. | April 15, 2015

The ability to be a flexible leader is an extremely valuable skill in a manager. Which of the 6 leadership styles do you identify with?

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Reinventing Performance Management: A Deloitte Case Study
By Ott Jõgi | April 13, 2015

A changing business landscape means annual performance reviews aren't going to cut it. Here's how you reinvent performance management.

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You've Got Leads, But Why Aren't They Buying?
By Andrew McDermott | April 10, 2015

3 Steps to Close 75% More Leads and Make 47% More Money

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Movin' On Up: Why Relocating Offices Doesn't Have to Suck
By business.com editorial staff | April 10, 2015

Office relocations can be the catalyst for giving your entire company a make-over.

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Q1 Reflections: Important Ways to Take Stock of the First Quarter
By Adam Toren | April 09, 2015

Did you meet your goals in Q1? There is always something to be learned from the first quarter to help you transition to the next.

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Hiring the Hero: 9 Traits to Look For in Successful Candidates
By Andreina Woodworth | April 08, 2015

How do you find an all-star employee? Here's what to look for in a candidate that will not only fit the skill set, but drive success.

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14 Best Audiobooks for Busy Entrepreneurs
By Sujan Patel | April 08, 2015

Sometimes, you just don't have time to sit down and read as a busy entrepreneur, which makes listening to audio books a great option.

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Real Talk: Is Franchising As Profitable As You Think?
By Eric Stites | April 02, 2015

Looking to start a new franchise opportunity? Not so fast.

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PCI Compliance: What It Means for Your Digital Security
By Zahra Bajgiran | February 18, 2021

If your business accepts credit cards, PCI compliance is essential.

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11 Ways to Save Money on Business Insurance
By business.com editorial staff | April 23, 2020

You shouldn't cut corners when it comes to business insurance. Here are ways to reduce your insurance premiums without sacrificing coverage.

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What Is Dynamic Pricing & How Does It Affect Ecommerce?
By Jawad Khan | March 26, 2015

Dynamic pricing is the latest pricing trend that has taken the ecommerce industry by storm. Find out why it's important for your business.

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Like PB&J: Customer Service as a Marketing Strategy
By Greg Shuey | March 26, 2015

Customer service is the new marketing. As seen with Amazon and Zappos, providing ultimate satisfaction to your customers sells itself.

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14 Tools to Measure Employee Performance
By Scott Gerber | March 25, 2015

YEC explains apps are most effective for monitoring employee engagement.

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Can You Expedite a Trademark Application?
By business.com editorial staff | April 08, 2020

Trademark applications can take eight to 12 months to process. Find out how it's possible to get a fast pass on your application.

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Uncovering New Revenue Streams Through Data, Predictive Analytics and Personalization
By Betsy Scuteri | March 19, 2015

Complacency is the one of the leading causes for failed businesses. Stay hungry, push into new territories and uncover new revenue streams.

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How to Get Further in the Interview Process
By Vanessa Johnson | March 18, 2015

Business.com's Director of People and Culture shares the difference between candidates that get an interview and those that don't get a...

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To Infinity and Beyond: Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking
By business.com editorial staff | March 04, 2020

Positive thinking can make you a better problem-solver.

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Open for Business: 5 Options For Setting Up An Online Store
By Marc Prosser | March 13, 2015

With online sales skyrocketing in the last several years, now is the time to give ecommerce a shot. Here are some options to get started.

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10 Commandments of a Salesperson
By business.com editorial staff | June 29, 2020

No matter where you work or what you sell, there are 10 rules that salespeople can follow that can lead to greater success and professionalism.

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20 Markets Ready for Disruption
By Craig Cherlet | March 11, 2015

Anyone that says that there's a lack of opportunity out there has a significant lack of imagination. Entire industries continue to be disrupted more than they ever have since the beginning of the...

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Dollars & Sense: How to Build an Accounting System for Startups
By business.com editorial staff | April 16, 2020

Having a robust accounting system in place right in the early stages of the business helps you build a strong foundation for your business.

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Be Like Google: Utilizing OKR Software to Get Results
By Külli Koort | March 05, 2015

If you want to align your team to work towards objectives like Google, OKR software is here to help. Here are the top 5 solutions.

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You Built It, Now What? What to Do After Launching Your Website
By Brian Hughes | March 03, 2015

You led the horse to water, but what's next? Here are 4 things that you need to do after creating your website to make them drink.

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Why Every Business Should Be Using Multiple Social Media Accounts
By business.com editorial staff | April 13, 2020

Expand your range and target a wider scope of your audience with social media accounts on multiple platforms. Spread the love!

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The Apple Approach: What Is a Full-Stack Startup?
By business.com editorial staff | March 26, 2020

Depending on how you arrange your cards, your startup can become a do-it-all powerhouse. What does the future hold for full-stack startups?

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What Makes a Successful Online Store?
By Kristina Azarenko | February 23, 2015

Online stores can be cheaper to run and manage, but how do you make sure it's a big success? Here's some advice for the online entrepreneur.

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Digital Wallet: The Future of Pay, and Why You Should Care
By Dave Landry Jr. | February 23, 2015

Get up to speed with the future: the digital wallet.

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Before the Business Loan: Questions That Must Be Asked
By Tom Gazaway | February 18, 2015

The key to a great borrower-lender relationship is communication and proper funding. Here are 5 questions your lender should ask you.

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“Sleeping” Your Way to the Top: 5 Ways Hypnosis Can Help You Climb the Corporate Ladder
By John Moyer | February 16, 2015

You are now getting sleepy... very, very sleepy. Find out how hypnosis can help you climb the corporate ladder.

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Shortening the Sales Cycle Through Content Marketing
By Greg Shuey | February 13, 2015

Time is money, especially with your sales cycle. Learn how to kick your sales cycle into the right gear with your content marketing.

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Protect Yourself, Before You Wreck Yourself: Business Insurance for B2B Manufacturers
By Hannah Corbett | February 12, 2015

Imagine your manufacturing plant falls victim to a arson attack damaging everything... and you don't have business insurance. Now what?

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7 Powerful Tips for Highly Productive Online Meetings
By business.com editorial staff | April 06, 2020

If anything could make meetings worse, it's having to travel across the country to attend one. Here are tips for productive online meetings.

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Feng Shui & Fuzzy Feelings: Creating Company Culture Through Office Design
By Lee Parsons | February 06, 2015

Creating company culture in the workplace isn’t just about slapping walls with company logos and setting up beanbag chairs in meeting rooms.

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Slaying the Goliaths: Small Business vs. Big Brands
By Pratik Dholakiya | February 04, 2015

How Can We Succeed in Spite of the Giants?

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A Framework for Defining & Marketing Your Personal Brand
By Jack Schoenberger | February 04, 2015

Most entrepreneurial professionals and solopreneurs do not take the time to formally define and build their personal brand and just leave it to chance. BIG... no make that HUGE mistake.