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What to Look for in a SaaS Startup Idea to Make it a Success
By Zaheer Dodhia | August 19, 2019

Software as a service (SaaS) has taken over the business world by storm, and today there are more SaaS startups mushrooming everywhere. To find out whether your SaaS idea struck gold, or not, here...

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Is Your Collaboration Software Productive or Just Chatter?
By Robert Logemann | August 19, 2019

With services like Skype, Slack, Yammer, and Teams nearing ubiquity in offices across the world, a conversation in the workplace is only ever a hastily typed message away. However, the benefits...

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Why Kids Should Be Taught to Have an Entrepreneurial Mindset
By Siri Hedreen | August 18, 2019

An entrepreneurial mindset promotes innovation, positive life skills … and sure, profit.

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5 Ways to Find a Niche for Your Startup
By Brian J. Roberts | August 16, 2019

Here's how to identify your niche and find a market need to base your business on.

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4 Reasons Why Texas Is a Hot State for Starting a Business
By Deborah Sweeney | August 16, 2019

Why are so many startups heading to Texas?

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How To Raise Your Kids While Leading A Corporation
By Guy Sheetrit | August 13, 2019

Being a good parent isn't always as easy as being a good boss.

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15 Things to Remember When Preparing to Negotiate with a Larger Company
By Scott Gerber | August 13, 2019

Research, and the right attitudes, can help you find success

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Language Barriers Are Limiting Your E-commerce Customer Base
By Sean Hopwood | August 12, 2019

The language barrier could be holding back your e-commerce business.

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The Role of Location Data in Fueling Business Decisions
By Anand Srivastava | August 12, 2019

Learn how location data is the next step in marketing.

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How to Take a Vacation as a Small Business Owner
By Laura Spawn | August 09, 2019

These seven tips will help business owners prepare to take some much-needed time off.

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Pro Tips for Working From Home
By Moazzam Kamran | August 07, 2019

A five-point guide to how you need can build multiple income streams working from home.

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How to Become a Full-Time Airbnb Entrepreneur
By Sam Zuo | August 07, 2019

A guide for entrepreneurs to turn the average Airbnb side hustle into a full-time business

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Save on App Development With a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
By Rajat Chauhan | August 07, 2019

Minimum viable product (MVP) is a powerful tool harnessed by startups to validate apps.

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A Step-By-Step Process for Making the Right Business Decisions
By Skye Schooley | August 06, 2019

Learn how to make important business decisions using these strategies.

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5 Ways to Build Customers' Trust
By Bill Brunelle | August 06, 2019

To be successful, small businesses have to create a sense of trust with their customers.

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16 Things to Know When Expanding to a Second Location
By Scott Gerber | August 05, 2019

Growth can be a wonderful thing, but it brings with it its own set of challenges.

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What Is Cyber Insurance?
By Andrew Rinaldi | August 02, 2019

Here's what small business owners need to know about cyber liability insurance.

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What the Current Economic Environment Means for Your Small Business
By Amber Colley | August 01, 2019

These tips can help you safeguard your business against an economic downturn.

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Why You Should Tell Your Employees You're Monitoring Them
By Kiely Kuligowski | July 31, 2019

Employee monitoring provides insights into your company, but carefully implement it.

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Is It Too Late to Change Your Business Structure?
By Kiely Kuligowski | July 28, 2019

Changing your business structure may seem daunting, but it is possible.

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How to Turn Your Small Business Into a Successful Franchise
By Luke Fitzpatrick | July 24, 2019

Franchising your business can be a rewarding experience when done right.

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4 Things to Know Before Becoming a Freelance Writer
By Chris Christoff | July 23, 2019

Before ditching your job to become a freelance writer, here is what you should know.

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Tips on How to Lead a Company in Transition
By Melissa Powell | July 22, 2019

Leaders must face every change with discipline, transparency and creativity.