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The Death of the Workday: Is 9 to 5 Working Obsolete?
By Matt Byrom | October 07, 2015

Is the 9 to 5 working model still relevant—and does it have a future? Or are technical and cultural changes slowly rendering it obsolete?

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: When Should You Make Your First Million?
By business.com editorial staff | October 06, 2015

A million dollars doesn’t carry as much weight as it used to, but it still represents a major milestone. When should you reach it?

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Turning the Ship Around: A Guide to Changing Workplace Culture
By Anna Johansson | October 06, 2015

One of the more difficult challenges facing the CEO, owner or manager of a failing company is changing the culture of the workplace.

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4 Business Lessons from the Success of Selfie Sticks
By Larry Alton | October 01, 2015

What entrepreneurial lessons can be gleaned from the unlikely success of the selfie stick? As it turns out, quite a few.

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Why B2B is Really Becoming More Like B2C in the Marketplace
By Mikita Mikado | October 01, 2015

Changes in the B2C market are now bleeding over to the B2B market, too. Here are consumer trends that sales teams should be cognizant of.

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Entrepreneurs Love These 13 Tools for Conducting Market Research
By Scott Gerber | September 30, 2015

Entrepreneurs from YEC were asked what tools they liked for conducting market research.

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To ERP or Not to ERP: Should SMB's Invest In Enterprise Resource Planning?
By Orgad Gratch | September 29, 2015

In today’s business landscape, no business is too small for an ERP solution. Learn the benefits of this long-term investment.

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Is It Time to Hang Up? Why VoIP Providers are Losing Customers
By Tony Campbell | September 25, 2015

Trying to select the best VoIP solution for your business? Find out why a provider might be losing customers before you become one.

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Can I Use a Competitor’s Trademarked Words in Keyword Advertising?
By Daliah Saper | September 24, 2015

Learn from these lawsuits to prevent trademark infringement caused from keyword search teams and advertisements.

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Kanban or Sprint Cycles: Which Agile Style is Best for My Development Team?
By Tim Sorweid | September 24, 2015

Rather than relying on trial and error to reach the right agile development, learn the advantages and disadvantages of Sprints vs. Kanban.

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10 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read for Inspiration
By Jimmy Rodela | September 23, 2015

What are some of the best books that an entrepreneur should read? These 10 are a good start for inspiration and guidance for your venture.

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Would You Make It on Shark Tank? The Importance of Scalable Business Models
By Steve Joung | September 23, 2015

If you're looking to grow your business, scalability should be your first priority. Lay the foundation to better your growth potential.

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Enemy Strategy, Revealed: The Types of Cyber Attacks That Took Down Target & Sony
By Daan Pepijn | September 23, 2015

Plus, How to Protect Yourself

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10 Successful Businesses You Didn't Know Were Run by Women
By business.com editorial staff | September 22, 2015

There are 9.9 million women-owned businesses in the United States. These companies bring in an impressive revenue of $233.2 billion.

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Ask the Market Experts: Which Female Entrepreneur Inspires You & Why?
By Shayna Marks | September 22, 2015

We asked 12 market experts which female entrepreneur they are inspired by, and the answers may surprise you!

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The Pros and Cons of a Home Office
By Taylor Anderson | September 22, 2015

The 21st century has helped create a plethora of new jobs in the workforce, as more and more positions continue moving to the digital realm.

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Applicant, Beware! The 10 Biggest Lies Headhunters Tell You
By Suzanne Lucas | September 16, 2015

Headhunters stand to make a pretty penny off of getting you hired, so they try all sorts of tactics to get you excited. Watch for these 10!

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Get It Together: 7 Quick Ways to Make Your Business More Organized
By Peter Daisyme | September 15, 2015

Here are seven ways to make your business more efficient while only using a minimum amount of resources.