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In Defense of the Open Office: The Case for the Hybrid Workplace
By David Chao | August 17, 2016

The backlash against the open office is in full force. How can we keep the collaboration while giving employees the autonomy they need?

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How Freelancers Can Get Ahead With an Investment Strategy
By Deborah Anderson | August 16, 2016

Are you an entrepreneur who is ready in to increase the income flow? Here are some suggestions for that strategy.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Adding an E-commerce Website to Your Existing Business
By Ellen Cunningham | August 16, 2016

For businesses looking to add an E-commerce option to the existing business, here are some do's and don'ts before jumping in.

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Best First Impression: 10 Tips for Presenting Your Business Plan to Investors
By Ulyses Osuna | August 15, 2016

Before presenting your business to investors, you need to know what you are talking about.

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5 Ways You Can Improve Customer Retention in Your Restaurant
By Zac Johnson | August 12, 2016

Discover some of the best ways to improve any existing restaurant business through customer perks, incentives and business management tools.

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You Can Do It: How to Start a Business Without a Loan
By Mehul Rajput | August 12, 2016

Starting a business, almost every time has two major scenarios. One has to do with people who have loads of money stacked up and the obstacle is not having any viable idea to fund.

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How to Prevent Your Competition From Replicating Your Competitive Advantage
By Josh Carlyle | August 11, 2016

When it comes to finding your perfect spot on the market, there are lessons to be taken from the stories of the fallen giants.

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Ahead of the Pack: 4 Ways to Keep Your Business Competitive
By business.com editorial staff | August 11, 2016

It isn’t always easy to keep your business competitive. But here are 4 ways that can greatly help in today's cut-throat business world.

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5 Tips for a Successful First Business Trip to China
By Clair Jones | August 10, 2016

If your company is considering expanding internationally, China holds plenty of amazing business opportunities.

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Case Study: Companies Effectively Advertising to Female Consumers
By Alison Napolitano | August 08, 2016

Sports marketers understand the need to pay more attention to the revenue stream that their female fans represent.

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How to Proficiently Start & Run a Catering Business
By Charles Crawford | August 04, 2016

Before you start a new catering business it is significant to keep in mind some tips and tricks for you to succeed.

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A Guide to What Clients Want and How To Deliver on It
By Tommy Wyher | August 03, 2016

Clients all want the same thing and this is how to deliver on these common needs/wants.

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Lessons from the Leader: How Amazon Innovates to Stay a Step Ahead
By Sue Montgomery | August 02, 2016

Key lessons for business leaders about optimizing business model innovation with examples of Amazon's successful approach.

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3 Effective Ways to Reduce Operational Costs for Your Small Business
By Jack dsons | August 01, 2016

Small businesses often work on tight margins.

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5 Surprising Ways To Work Smarter (And Not Harder) As An Entrepreneur
By John Morabito | July 29, 2016

Don't burn out. Learn 3 surprising ways to work smarter (and not harder) as an entrepreneur. The first tip guaranteed be your favorite.

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The Dirty (Half) Dozen: How to Avoid Overused Words
By Candace L. Talmadge | July 28, 2016

How to avoid overused words to keep your marketing message fresh.