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You Can Do It: How to Start a Business Without a Loan
By Mehul Rajput | August 12, 2016

Starting a business, almost every time has two major scenarios. One has to do with people who have loads of money stacked up and the obstacle is not having any viable idea to fund.

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How to Prevent Your Competition From Replicating Your Competitive Advantage
By Josh Carlyle | August 11, 2016

When it comes to finding your perfect spot on the market, there are lessons to be taken from the stories of the fallen giants.

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Ahead of the Pack: 4 Ways to Keep Your Business Competitive
By business.com editorial staff | August 11, 2016

It isn’t always easy to keep your business competitive. But here are 4 ways that can greatly help in today's cut-throat business world.

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How to Proficiently Start & Run a Catering Business
By Charles Crawford | August 04, 2016

Before you start a new catering business it is significant to keep in mind some tips and tricks for you to succeed.

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A Guide to What Clients Want and How To Deliver on It
By Tommy Wyher | August 03, 2016

Clients all want the same thing and this is how to deliver on these common needs/wants.

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Lessons from the Leader: How Amazon Innovates to Stay a Step Ahead
By Sue Montgomery | August 02, 2016

Key lessons for business leaders about optimizing business model innovation with examples of Amazon's successful approach.

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Keep It Simple: Why Businesses Need to KISS More and How to Do It
By Danny Mola | July 28, 2016

The new book from Apple’s creative team lead Ken Segall helps us understand the power of business simplicity.

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Company Growth Stagnant? Here Are Some Ways to Fix That
By Tommy Wyher | July 26, 2016

Productivity can get stagnant, don't let this slow time turn into a slump. Read on for tips on how to survive.

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Growing Success: 5 Affordable Ways Businesses Can Maximize Profits
By Christopher Jan Benitez | July 25, 2016

For businesses, it is always about reducing costs and maximizing profits. Any company can do better by optimizing either end.

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Calling All Angels: How to Attract Investors for Your Startup
By business.com editorial staff | July 21, 2016

Angel investors and venture capitalists can help you secure funding for your business. But how do you attract investors for your startup?

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Be Authentic: How to Grow Your Business with Storytelling
By Jennifer Xue | July 21, 2016

Storytelling is a powerful way to gain traction, build brand awareness, and generate revenue, as it provides substance to marketing.

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Future First: 6 Ways Businesses Will Need to Evolve in the Next Decade
By Samuel Edwards | July 12, 2016

Here are six of the major evolutions I foresee being necessary for modern businesses to remain efficient, competitive, and profitable.

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How to Lose a Customer in 10 Ways
By Christine James | July 08, 2016

Gaining new customers is critical, but make sure you are also holding on to your current customers too.

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A Strong First Impression: 4 Business Naming Strategies to Make Your Brand Standout
By Ayodeji Onibalusi | July 07, 2016

A good business name is hard to beat. See the top business naming strategies to help your brand stand out from the competition.

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Bring On the Customers: 4 Cheap Ways To Get New Leads for Your Small Business
By Shereen Dindar | June 30, 2016

Looking for ways to get new leads without spending a mini fortune? Here are 4 cheap things you can do, including using a lead capture app.

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Going Public or Staying Private: Choosing the Right Path for Your Company
By Richard Smith | June 27, 2016

Most startups dream of making it big in the entrepreneurial world and going public with the firm usually happens to be the penultimate goal.

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Build It Big: 10 Killer Tips to Solve Common Startup Problems
By David Mercer | June 20, 2016

Ten practical tips to help solve startup problems and help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into profitable businesses.

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Cash In: Top 5 Upcoming Billion Dollar Industries
By Syed Irfan Ajmal | June 17, 2016

Find out more about the five huge industries that are to cause huge disruption and create massive opportunities.

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Industries That Take Full Advantage of the Subscription Business Model
By Anna Johansson | June 14, 2016

Not every business can work with a subscription service, but these industries are doing it right.

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Pocket Fuel: 10 Essential Steps to Start Freelancing on the Side
By Ryan Robinson | June 14, 2016

Here's how to start freelancing and begin winning high-value clients while you're still working a day job that pays the bills.