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Is Your Business Ready for Expansion? 1-800-GOT-JUNK's CEO Can Help
By Chad Brooks | March 26, 2018

Brian Scudamore talks about when entrepreneurs should consider expanding their business.

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Why Most Startups Fail (and How You Can Avoid It)
By Avneet Narang | March 22, 2018

Here's how to ensure your business isn't a casualty during its first year of operation.

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Postage Meters: Calculating Costs, Types, Purchasing Tips and Terms
By Julianna Lopez | March 20, 2018

Postage is technically a form of currency, so you can't own a meter. But you can rent one.

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The Best Online File Sharing Services of 2020
By business.com editorial staff | March 15, 2018

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How and Why You Should Integrate Marketers Into Every Department
By Christine Alemany | March 15, 2018

Your marketing team does its job best when you keep it in the loop.

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Is Your Startup Ready for an Angel Investor?
By Katharine Paljug | March 14, 2018

Here's how you know your startup is ready for an investor.

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Is a $15 Minimum Wage Good for Small Business?
By Andreas Rivera | March 05, 2018

There are pros and cons to this change in wages.

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4 Signs It's Time To Change Direction
By Russell Smith | March 05, 2018

These four indisputable signs indicate it's time to forge a new future.

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Here's How to Resolve the Two Biggest Challenges Facing Global Mobility
By Heather Darby | March 05, 2018

Overcome the two biggest hurdles to international relocation.

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6 Things Every Startup CEO Can Learn from Chess
By Rafi Chowdhury | March 02, 2018

Like running a startup, chess is all about strategy planning in the field.

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Business and Divorce: How to Prevent Personal Issues from Undermining Productivity
By Clayton Miller | March 02, 2018

Help others stay focused, productive and positive during periods of personal difficulties.

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Choosing the Best Pricing Model for Your Business: License vs. Subscription
By Eugene Kalnyk | March 02, 2018

Which pricing structure is right for your business?

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Making Sense of Trademarks: What, When, Why and How
By Andrei Mincov | March 02, 2018

Should you trademark your intellectual property?

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Can You Really Start a Successful Business in College?
By Philip Kushmaro | March 01, 2018

Starting a successful business is hard enough as it is.

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What This Retail Pioneer Can Teach You About Strategic Gifting
By John Ruhlin | March 01, 2018

Harry Selfridge's gift-giving practices helped propel his brand to success.

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Do You Have The Right Personality for Your Job?
By Irfan Jafrey | February 28, 2018

More than half of American workers want to switch careers. Are you one of them?

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Are You Paying a Living Wage?
By Adam Uzialko | February 27, 2018

Employees who earn enough to get by improve performance and overall business.

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Why Offering Paid Leave Is Good for Your Business
By Adam Uzialko | February 16, 2018

It's more of an investment than a simple expense.

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How AI Is Changing the Retail Industry
By Samantha Donaldson | February 12, 2018

Artificial intelligence has tremendous power to reshape how stores are run.

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I Stopped Apologizing at Work for a Week, and Here's What Happened
By Sammi Caramela | February 12, 2018

If you apologize too often, you could seriously damage your career.

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Know the Lingo: Construction Accounting Glossary
By Brittney Morgan | February 12, 2018

Do you know your types of prices and various accounting methods?

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Multi-Location Franchises: Three Trends to Watch in 2018
By Alex Porter | February 08, 2018

Infuse these three strategies into your marketing plan to capture more customers.