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Visualizing Success: How To Set Up Effective Quarterly Goals
By Shirley Tan | May 04, 2016

Everyone sets goals but not many achieve them primarily because they make a list for the year and leave it that way.

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The Pros and Cons of Offering Money-Back Guarantees
By Anna Johansson | May 02, 2016

We’re all constantly on the lookout for ways to increase conversions and drive sales, but there’s one thing many of us are afraid of trying: the money-back guarantee.

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Ask the Market Experts: What Is the Biggest Issue Facing Small Business Today?
By Shayna Marks | April 27, 2016

We asked our resident thought leaders what they thought was the biggest issue affecting small business today and why. Read their answers!

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Welcome to America: What Non-Residents Need to Consider When Forming a Company in the U.S.
By Jimmy Rodela | April 20, 2016

Can non-U.S. residents form a business here in the United States?

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6 Traits of Highly Successful Serial Entrepreneurs
By Larry Alton | April 19, 2016

Only a small percentage of entrepreneurs ever launch more than one business, and most of those possess a these 6 traits.

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Firm Foundation: Things to Consider When Building a Team for Expansion
By David Adams | April 11, 2016

Expanding into a new market is a great opportunity for a startup, but it doesn’t always go according to plan.

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TSA Precheck: Everything You Need to Know Before Business Travel
By Janice Chaka | April 06, 2016

If you want to breeze through the airport on the way to your next meeting, these TSA pre-check tips are a must.

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Building Blocks to Success: 8 Steps to Finding Your Strengths As An Entrepreneur
By Ryan Robinson | March 31, 2016

It's hard to know what you're good at, without years of experience. Here's the process to finding your true strengths as an entrepreneur.

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Networking Ninja: 4 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Conference
By Rob Stirling | March 29, 2016

A professional conference can be an incredibly valuable learning experience in more ways than one. Here's how to maximize the experience.

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Managing Resources: ERP Industry Trends That Impact Bottom Line
By Aaron Continelli | March 28, 2016

Businesses of all sizes can benefit from a well-integrated ERP software through noticeably simplified and enriched business interactions.

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How The Rapidly Changing Business Ecosystem is The Harnessing 360-Degree Feedback System
By Anthony Carranza | March 28, 2016

If you are not using 360 degree feedback you could be falling to traditional workplace dynamics.

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Communication Styles: How to Mentor the Introverts in Your Organization
By Janice Chaka | March 23, 2016

Just because someone isn’t a loud, confident person, it doesn’t mean that they cannot bring something positive to your business.

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Together Forever: 6 Challenges Every Family-Owned Business Faces
By Dan Steiner | March 22, 2016

Working with family can be a blessing and a curse. These are a few challenges common in family-owned businesses.

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Stop Yourself Now: 4 Bad Habits That Will Make Your Business Plummet
By Rich Kahn | March 16, 2016

Any business owner knows, perception is reality. Bad habits could affect how your clients perceive you, causing your business to plummet.

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Leave a Lasting Impression: Lessons on Presenting from Steve Jobs and TED Talks
By Rob Stirling | March 15, 2016

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, sooner or later, you will need to give a presentation at work or in an offsite meeting. Here's how to make it amazing.

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Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Isn’t Always Right About Licensing: Here’s Why
By Larry Alton | March 15, 2016

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary loves licensing, but is it always the best option? Not exactly, and here's why.

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Corporate Relocation? 8 Apps to Make it a Smooth Move
By Angela Gonzalez | March 14, 2016

Office relocation can be a headache, but these 8 apps can help you keep your cool and make this move efficient and strategic.

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Part of the Job: 7 Skills All Entrepreneurs Must Master
By Aaron Agius | March 11, 2016

There are a few other unexpected skills that entrepreneurs will need to succeed, you just might not be thinking about them yet.

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Family Affair: The Pros and Cons of Having Family Members for Business Partners
By Adam Toren | March 09, 2016

Starting a company with your sister may sound like a great idea, but one should weigh the pros and cons of a family business venture.

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Well-Rounded Leadership: The Nature and Nurture of Female Entrepreneurs
By Eric F. Frazier | March 08, 2016

Increasing 74 percent since 1997 and 21 percent since 2007, women-owned businesses are a pillar of the post-recession recovery.

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Following In Zappos Footsteps: Is it Time to Shift to the Holacratic Workplace?
By Genia Stevens | March 01, 2016

Experts agree that the self-management aspect of Holacracy lends itself better to small companies or start-ups rather than large companies.

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With Power Comes Pain: The Downsides to Being the Boss
By Suzanne Lucas | February 29, 2016

Being the boss can be super hard. There's a reason managers get paid more than individual contributors. Here are the downsides.

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Latte Love: 3 Customer Loyalty Tactics to Copy from Starbucks
By Nate Matherson | February 26, 2016

Starbucks ability to build a loyal customer base, along with exceptional coffee, has cemented it at the top of the industry.

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Legends Among Us: 6 Lessons from Great Influencers of the Past and Present
By Cosette Jarrett | February 22, 2016

Looking for solid business advice? Take a look at what the work of some of the greatest artists and influencers of all time can teach you.

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Prioritizing The Postmortem: Learning the Most from the Post
By Andrew Lovasz | February 18, 2016

Whether your project was a success or a failure, there are always valuable lessons to be learned in the postmortem meeting.