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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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Changing Perception: Simple Ways to Improve Your Customers’ Waiting Experience
By Sarah Pike | March 09, 2016

A recent Software Advice survey found that 97 percent of patients get frustrated with lengthy waits.

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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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What Is Google Ads, and Why Should You Use It?
By Max Freedman | September 04, 2020

Google Ads can make a company more successful if the campaign is implemented correctly.

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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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The 3 C's of Effective Marketing
By Sammi Caramela | August 20, 2020

Running an effective marketing campaign doesn't have to be complicated. Just remember the three C's of marketing.

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Plan, Prepare, Conquer: How to Handle Leave of Absences Without Stressing Your Staff
By Suzanne Lucas | March 07, 2016

The last thing you want is to send your remaining staff out on stress leave because of extra work. Here are ways handle leaves of absences.

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Small Business Blogging: 5 Reasons It Works & Tips for Execution
By Rick Riddle | March 04, 2016

You definitely need a blog for your small business. The benefits are well worth the time. Here are five undeniable ones to consider.

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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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Hey Money Maker: 5 Trading Tools Finance Junkies Can't Get Enough Of
By Christopher Jan Benitez | March 03, 2016

If you are serious about investing in stocks, then you need these trading tools. Get ready to make some serious money.

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Build It and They Will Come: 5 Reliable Tools to Help Build Winning Websites
By Christopher Jan Benitez | March 02, 2016

These awesome tools are all you need to build websites optimized for performance. Get ready to take the web by storm.

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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.

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International Business Etiquette From Around the World
By Matt D'Angelo | February 25, 2020

If you do business with companies from other countries, you must understand how international business etiquette varies from place to place.

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4 Web Metrics You Should be Analyzing, Plus Tactics for Winning with Data
By Christopher Jan Benitez | March 01, 2016

Learn how to refer to analytics for collecting valuable website data that can help improve your visitor engagement and conversion rate.

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Stay In the Know: How to Keep Up with Digital Marketing Trends
By Jaykishan Panchal | March 01, 2016

It is an undeniable fact that technology has and is continually changing the way we do business, and has made its impact on digital marketing as well.

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Cashing In: The Top 25 Cities to Launch a Finance Business
By John Rampton | February 29, 2016

Whether you’re an accountant, financial advisor, or entrepreneur in FinTech, starting your own finance business in these cities is best.

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With Power Comes Pain: The Downsides to Being the Boss
By Suzanne Lucas | February 29, 2016

Being the boss can be super hard. There's a reason managers get paid more than individual contributors. Here are the downsides.

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Making It Count: How Much of Your Budget Should Really Go To Marketing?
By Matt Byrom | February 29, 2016

Wondering how much of your budget should really go in to marketing? And also where to allocate your budget?

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Pets In the Workplace: Is It a Good or Bad Idea?
By Kim Tracy Prince | February 29, 2016

Some cool companies allow dogs, cats, birds, & even turtles and lizards in the office. But not all businesses can host animal team members.

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Latte Love: 3 Customer Loyalty Tactics to Copy from Starbucks
By Nate Matherson | February 26, 2016

Starbucks ability to build a loyal customer base, along with exceptional coffee, has cemented it at the top of the industry.

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The 10 Largest E-commerce Markets in the World by Country
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

E-commerce is a global phenomenon, growing at a healthy rate in almost every country. These are the 10 countries seeing the most e-commerce success.

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Read Like an MBA: Top 5 Books Ivy Leaguers Read in Business School
By Traci Cox | February 25, 2016

Want to get an Ivy League MBA education without the six-figure cost? It's simple: read like an MBA student!

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An HR Manager Reveals: Why I Threw Out Your Résumé
By Suzanne Lucas | February 25, 2016

Want to know why you didn't get called for that job? HR manager reveals why some resumes get thrown out.

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5 Mistakes That Will Sink Your Startup And How to Avoid Them
By Blair Nicole | February 24, 2016

Startup success and failure usually boils down to a few predictable mistakes. Here's how you can avoid them.

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Success Stories: How These 12 Consultants Earn More Than $100,000 Per Year
By Ryan Robinson | February 24, 2016

Want to become a highly paid consultant? Start with these essential tips from experienced freelancers. Get ready to see green.

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Comprehensive Starter Kit: 50 Free Resources to Help Grow Your Business
By Peter Daisyme | February 23, 2016

Bookmark this now! This comprehensive list has every tool you need to grow your startup or small business from the ground up.

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Business Debt: How Much Is Too Much to Carry?
By business.com editorial staff | April 27, 2020

Debt can be a useful way to start your business, but without proper management and care, things can turn ugly quickly.

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48 Free Websites to List Your Business
By Max Freedman | October 01, 2020

These 48 websites allow you to list your business for free. Here's why you should list your business in online directories and how to do it effectively.

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Legends Among Us: 6 Lessons from Great Influencers of the Past and Present
By Cosette Jarrett | February 22, 2016

Looking for solid business advice? Take a look at what the work of some of the greatest artists and influencers of all time can teach you.

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Stress and Productivity: What the Numbers Say
By business.com editorial staff | April 01, 2020

Stress is a necessity in life, and sometimes, it can be a good thing. But when there's too much of it, stress can be a monster.

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Generations Divided: Making the Differences Between Gen-X and the Millennials Work for Your Business
By Marisa Sanfilippo | February 20, 2016

Understanding the differences between Gen-X and Millennials will help you hire better.

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Big Data, Big Problem: Coping With Shortage of Talent in Data Analysis
By business.com editorial staff | February 19, 2016

Forty percent of companies are struggling to find and retain data analytics talent, and the picture is starting to look even more bleak.

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How to Sell on Instagram: Emerging Trends and Platforms
By business.com editorial staff | April 22, 2020

Master the skill of social selling with these emerging Instagram trends and tools for business owners.

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Prioritizing The Postmortem: Learning the Most from the Post
By Andrew Lovasz | February 18, 2016

Whether your project was a success or a failure, there are always valuable lessons to be learned in the postmortem meeting.

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Always Prepared: 4 Things Every Business Owner Should Have in His Back Pocket
By Anna Johansson | February 18, 2016

Prepare for all situations by having the right resources at hand. Here are the top things every business owner needs access to stay ready.

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Reach Your Community: 5 Ways To Use Facebook Ads For Local Advertising
By Ryan Stewart | February 18, 2016

Facebook's local ads are a great way for small businesses to reach hyper-local customers using a small budget ad spend.

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Shallow Pockets: Tips for Hiring Employees on a Limited Budget
By Larry Alton | February 18, 2016

If you’re currently operating within the constraints of a small budget, you’ll have to get creative when hiring new employees.

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Job Envy, Be Gone: How to Break Into Your Dream Company
By Sarah Landrum | February 17, 2016

Here’s a five-step action plan to help you land your dream job at your dream company.

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Times Are Changing: The Future of Performance Management and Reviews
By business.com editorial staff | February 17, 2016

More big name organizations scrapped traditional performance appraisals and it’s expected that significant changes will continue in 2016.

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Tap for Growth: 21 Business Apps to Help Small Businesses in 2016
By Andrew Gazdecki | February 17, 2016

Technology has ushered-in a handful of apps that are being used widely to make general operations in small business really easy.

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Facebook Lead Ads vs. Landing Pages: Which is for you?
By David Reimherr | February 15, 2016

I sat down with Facebook advertising guru, Jon Loomer recently to discuss Facebook's new opportunity to collect leads with Lead Ads and the pros & cons vs. driving people to landing pages.

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Build Your Bank Account: 15 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money
By John Rampton | February 15, 2016

Sometimes, salary just won't cut it. If you want to earn a little extra cash, take a look at these 15 easy ways to bring in the bacon.

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Your Best Asset: What Makes Customer Loyalty So Important?
By Max Freedman | October 08, 2020

Developing a strategy to boost customers' loyalty to your brand is critical to your business's long-term success.

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Room for Improvement: How to Build a Better Performance Review System
By business.com editorial staff | February 12, 2016

The traditional annual performance review is outdated for today’s knowledge workers. Here's what you should do instead.

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Checks and Balances: What Should You Look for in a Business Bank Account?
By Brett Chatz | February 12, 2016

Not every business bank account is created equal. There are certain benefits to look for before you accept just any business bank account.

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Seeing Green: Tips for Turning Your Website Into a Selling Machine
By Jimmy Rodela | February 12, 2016

Your website should have something more to offer than just aesthetics. Here are 9 tips that can turn your website into a selling machine.

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Facebook’s User Base Is Getting Older: What Does This Mean for Marketers?
By Tommy Wyher | February 12, 2016

Does your marketing strategy need to change as the Facebook user base gets older? Find out what this means for your business.

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Even Out Retail Seasonality: Picking Up the Slack During Off-Peak Seasons
By business.com editorial staff | February 11, 2016

Most businesses are cyclical. The key question is: what do you do during the slow periods besides wait for things to pick up again?

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Don't Let It Happen to You: Avoid These Business Killers With a Prepared Marketing Plan
By Andrew McDermott | February 11, 2016

Most businesses aren't prepared for these marketing business killers. Learn how to prepare for success by avoiding them.