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5 Reasons Startups Should Overestimate Expenses and Underestimate Income
By Soham Amatya | October 12, 2016

Don't become a startup failure, use these 5 tips to better succeed

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Negotiation Tactics: Setting the Opening Offer as an Anchor
By Matthew Gargano | September 29, 2016

The awkward moment of a negotiation: who should make that first offer? Learn all about anchoring and what it means for negotiating.

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Starting a Business? 7 Tips for Young Entrepreneurs
By Smith Willas | September 26, 2016

Discover seven things that can maximize the success of your business enterprise as a young entrepreneur in today's market.

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How to Come Up with a Business Idea That Will Actually Earn You Money
By Wesley Cherisien | September 23, 2016

Finding a business idea that will be profitable is tough. Discover how you can ensure that your next endeavor will be successful.

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8 Tips for Planning a Successful Off-site Business Luncheon
By Amelie Theron | September 21, 2016

Eight tips to maximize the working potential of your off-site business with a successful business luncheon.

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5 Simple Solutions for Taking Care of Your Pet When Working Late
By Clair Jones | September 20, 2016

No one likes leaving their pet alone while they're at work. Try these practical solutions to keep pets happy and healthy when you're away.

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The Ins and Outs of Customer Lifetime Value for B2B Industries
By Denis Zhinko | September 15, 2016

The why and how of measuring LTV in B2B industries using customer relationship management software.

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Silver Screen Stardom: 6 Benefits of Branding and Product Placement in Films
By Diana Beyer | September 14, 2016

Brands work with movie production houses to include their products or mentions of their products in films as a means to subtly advertise.

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Mary Meeker's Slides Distilled: Top 3 Trends from the 2016 Internet Trends Report
By Holly Miller | September 13, 2016

Top three Trends from 2016 Mary Meeker's Internet Trends Report.

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5 Surprisingly Simple Ways Your Startup Can Look Bigger Than It Is
By Tony Messer | September 08, 2016

If you're a startup you can use a bit of smoke and mirrors to give the impression that you are a bigger, more established business.

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Things to Consider Before Presenting Your Idea to Investors
By Tommy Wyher | September 08, 2016

Here is how to prepare before pitching an invention idea to an investor.

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Where Are You, Frank? How to Build and Market Hype Like Frank Ocean (Not Guns N' Roses)
By Zachary Evans | September 07, 2016

Instead of barraging people with messages to build hype, sometimes it's better to be elusive. To learn how, you should look at Frank Ocean.

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Why HR's Organizational Structure Matters
By business.com editorial staff | September 06, 2016

As the Human Resources function evolves to become a stronger, more strategic partner to the business, new priorities continue to shape what we do and how we do it. Does your structure enable...

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How I Came Up With A $250,000 Business Idea In 25 Minutes -
By Brian J. Roberts | September 01, 2016

How I came up with a $250k business idea in 25 minutes and how you can too using a few simple tips that will lead you to success.

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The 7 Ideal Destinations for Your Next Corporate Meeting
By Anna Johansson | August 30, 2016

Convention destinations need to have the space to meet your needs and amenities to keep attendees occupied.

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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?