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Whether you're evolving into a leader or looking to improve your leadership skills, this section is full of tips and strategies on how to be an effective leader.

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How to Design a Workspace That Improves Productivity
By Katharine Paljug | January 07, 2020

The design of your workplace can have a significant effect on productivity. These tips will help you improve the quality of work you do simply by rearranging your space.

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Why Starting an Online Business Changed My Life
By Anthony Delgado | January 06, 2020

I share the hardships I faced in the beginning stages of my business and how I overcame them.

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How to Pivot Your Business
By Russell Smith | December 13, 2019

Thinking about pivoting your business? Before you do, ask yourself these five questions.

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How Entrepreneurs Can Stop Getting Wrapped Up in the Day-To-Day
By Krister Ungerböck | December 03, 2019

Learn how small business owners can transition from day-to-day duties to the CEO role.

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The Benefits of Mind Mapping for Busy Professionals
By Ryan Ayers | November 28, 2019

Entrepreneurs can accomplish and learn more – and do it faster – by learning how to construct mind maps.

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Why Do Engineers Make Good CEOs?
By Chris Porteous | November 26, 2019

Some of the nation’s greatest entrepreneurs and businessmen have hailed from engineering backgrounds.

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4 Ways Military Service Prepares You for Entrepreneurship
By Stephen Bollinger | November 25, 2019

Learn how the habits and practices of the U.S. military hold lessons for every business owner.

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Practical Tips to Evolve Employee Performance
By Moazzam Kamran | November 22, 2019

To grow your business, you must do more than monitor employee performance. Enable employees through coaching and skills-based expectations.

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How to Network for Business
By Ibrahim Hanif | November 21, 2019

This article tackles how you can take pressure and awkwardness out of business networking while building goodwill for mutually beneficial opportunities.

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7 Habits of Incredibly Successful Business Leaders
By Sesan Kareem | November 19, 2019

9lSuccessful business leaders have developed certain habits that distinguished them from the rest of the pack. These habits can be learned, developed and mastered. 2. Business is pretty risky but...

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How to Develop Emotional Intelligence in Your Business
By Bill Benjamin | November 18, 2019

Businesses are best served by employees who have high emotional intelligence.

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How Startups Can Stay Close to Home With the Help of Corporate Partners
By Patrick Riley | November 15, 2019

Keeping startups local could be the thing that revives the global economy one community at a time, and corporate partnerships help make that possible.

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5 Ways to Overcome Procrastination to Be More Influential
By Stacey Hanke | November 13, 2019

Learn how to stop procrastinating at work so you can earn trust and opportunities.

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Talking Shop: Business.com CEO Talks Change and Rebranding Focus
By Chad Brooks | October 23, 2019

Business.com CEO, Doug Llewellyn, discusses the new focus of the company.

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8 Keys to Upscaling Your Business
By Asim Rais Siddiqui | October 18, 2019

Risky decisions come with the territory of running and growing your business, but you can minimize the risks with a sustainable business growth strategy.

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6 Obstacles I Didn't Expect When My Team Grew so Quickly
By Malte Kramer | October 17, 2019

Accelerated growth can lead to some significant obstacles – learn how to get through them.

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What Your Business Can Learn From Peter Drucker
By Matt Alderton | October 11, 2019

Learn about Peter Drucker's management theory and how it can help your business.

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Experiences Shape Our Lives And Can Lift Your Business to New Heights
By Walter Kinzie | October 10, 2019

In an increasingly digital world, in-person exchanges can give brands the power to truly connect with consumers.

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How Do We Keep This Wave of Economic Confidence on Main Street Going
By Thomas Sullivan | October 10, 2019

Learn how small business owners can capitalize on future economic growth opportunities.

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8 Ways to Resolve Conflict Between Your Sales and Marketing Teams
By Nick Hollinger | October 09, 2019

Here's how you can resolve sales and marketing conflicts and encourage collaboration.

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The Secrets to Building a Winning Team Culture for Your Business
By Anthony Sarandrea | October 07, 2019

One of the most important aspects of a successful business is having a great team behind you. Here's how to create an amazing company culture.

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How to Celebrate National Women's Small Business Month
By Mona Bushnell | October 01, 2019

October is National Women's Small Business Month. Celebrate with advocacy and support.

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How to a Build a Customer-Centric Culture
By John Murdock | September 30, 2019

To rise to the top of your industry, it is critical you focus on building a customer-centric culture.

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How Transparency Can Grow With Your Business
By Kevin Xu | September 30, 2019

These tips can help your small business maintain transparency as it grows.

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How to Attract and Hire Diverse Employees (and Why You Should)
By Chris Christoff | September 27, 2019

Candidates are no longer seeking the highest salary or the most convenient job opportunity – they're looking to work for companies that embrace cultural diversity.

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5 Feminine Traits That Make Leaders Great
By Angela Koch | September 27, 2019

Learn how to leverage these five feminine leadership traits for business success.

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7 Ways to Retain Your Star Employees
By Mike Kappel | September 27, 2019

Use these seven techniques to keep your star employees from slipping through your fingers.

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7 Ways You Are Stunting Your Business's Growth
By Carissa Reiniger | September 19, 2019

Some of your behaviors are preventing your business from growing as you want it to.