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Are You the Next McDonald's? How to Turn a Family Business Into a Franchise
By Rick Coffey | August 13, 2015

Have you reached a plateau in your family business? Franchising enables you to achieve more prosperity than a single shop alone can provide.

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What is More Important: Building Your Business Brand or Personal Brand?
By Kim Tracy Prince | August 12, 2015

Which is more important, your personal brand, or your company’s? Short answer: it depends.

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We're In This Together: Effective Practices To Maintain Office Harmony and Reduce Workplace Drama
By Adam Toren | August 12, 2015

Adding a range of personalities with workplace stress can equal a hostile environment, however, there are ways to combat this issue

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Growth Hacking for Good: The Parallel Between Startups and Charities
By Janice Chaka | August 03, 2015

Charities and startups are some of the worst business models, so they have a lot more in common than you think. Make them work together!

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Boom or Bust? The Impact of an Economy Driven by Startups
By business.com editorial staff | July 30, 2015

Two decades ago, we saw the dawn of a new business funding paradigm that would set the stage for an incredible Wall Street roller coaster ride for years to come.

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Where to Write: Platforms for Boasting Your Thought Leadership
By Michelle Kruse | July 22, 2015

Not all platforms are created equal, thought leadership comes in all shapes and sizes, and there's one that's just right for you.

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Opening the Flood Gates: The Steps to Expanding Your Revenue Sources
By Ann Smarty | July 22, 2015

Creating new revenue sources or expanding it from existing avenues can seem like a monumental task, but it doesn't have to be.

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Millennial Movers and Shakers: 9 Businesses Built by Gen Y for Gen Y
By Peter Daisyme | July 21, 2015

Here are 10 amazing companies built by Generation Y founders, tailored to meet the expectations of Generation Y individuals.

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The Cirque du Soleil Approach: What Is The "Blue Ocean" Business Strategy?
By business.com editorial staff | July 21, 2015

Cirque du Soleil is the perfect example of competing in the "blue ocean," where there are few competitors and abundant opportunities.

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Game-Changing Software Solutions to Power Your Startup
By Scott Gerber | July 20, 2015

These software options cover your customer service base.