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In Search of Side Work: 6 Lucrative Career Opportunities to Consider
By Faizan Raza | March 25, 2016

You can start your business without requiring any space for your office. Use the Internet to start your business from home today.

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Tap Into Your Emotions: Why EQ Could Be More Important Than IQ
By Suzanne Lucas | March 24, 2016

Having a high IQ can be very helpful to a successful career, but it might not be the most helpful thing. A good EQ could be even better.

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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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CEO on the Go: 17 Tools You Need to Run Your Business From Your Phone
By Leo Welder | March 17, 2016

These 17 tools will enable a business owner to run their company from a smartphone.

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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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Time Is Money: The 10 Best Time Tracking Tools for Freelancers
By James Richman | March 16, 2016

The traditional model of employment, including the good, old-fashioned nine-to-five office job, are coming under fire.

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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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3 Ways Technology is Improving Customer Service in the Auto Industry
By Blair Nicole | March 10, 2016

Technology is changing the way consumers interact with their auto service providers.

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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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Protect Your Genius: 5 Intellectual Property Mistakes That Can Doom Your Startup
By Robert Klinck | March 09, 2016

Intellectual property is key to the success of startups. Here are 5 intellectual property mistakes startups make and how to avoid them.

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Home Is Where the Cash Is: Building Your Real Estate Business from the Ground Up
By Fred Cohen | March 08, 2016

As the financial crisis fades into the rearview mirror, many entrepreneurs might be encouraged to get back into the real estate game.

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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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Land of Opportunity: Top 7 Visas for Foreign Professionals
By Shilpa Malik | March 03, 2016

Looking to hire foreign talent? This article will take a look at seven of the best visas for foreign professionals to enter the U.S.

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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.