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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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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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In the Can: 5 Types of Presentations Every CEO Needs to Have
By Peter Arvai | February 10, 2016

Be prepared to give your company what it needs, when it needs it.

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Selling on Amazon and eBay: How Can Online Marketplaces Help You Bring in More Revenue?
By Angela Ruth | February 04, 2016

Bringing in additional revenue through the online marketplace

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"Bad" Business Ideas That Laughed All the Way to the Bank
By Traci Cox | February 03, 2016

Against all odds, these once-laughable business ideas defied logic, market expectations and even common sense.

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Advice for Women Interested in Launching Their Own Business
By Alison Napolitano | February 01, 2016

Since 1997, women-owned businesses have increased in number by 74 percent and grown revenues by 79 percent. Be a girl boss with these tips!

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Effective Product Creation: Tips Used by Seasoned Entrepreneurs
By Jimmy Rodela | January 28, 2016

Make your products standout! Bulletproof your product development process using these tips from entrepreneurs that learned by doing.

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How Dave Goldberg's Legend Lives On In Millions of Startup Founders
By John Rampton | January 28, 2016

Here is the story of how a personal hero changed the lives of countless people

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Let It Go: What You Need to Know About Selling Your Small Business
By Anna Johansson | January 28, 2016

Ready to sell your small business? Regardless of how you may feel, it’s important to learn how the sale process works.

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The Name Game: Strategies for Naming a Company and Picking a Website
By Tommy Wyher | January 27, 2016

Picking a name for a business or website can make or break a business before it even starts. Before you play the name game, read this.

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Global Domination: Reinventing Your Small Business in an Ever-Expanding International Marketplace
By Joseph Ram | January 25, 2016

Want to tap into the big business in other countries? Follow these three steps to take your small business from local to global.

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A Dose of Honesty: Is My Business Idea Stupid?
By business.com editorial staff | January 22, 2016

Have a crazy idea for a business venture? To avoid a shark attack, start by evaluating whether or not you can explain your services clearly.

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The Psychology of Choice: How Your Business Can Leverage Customer Decision Making
By Aaron Agius | January 21, 2016

People love having choices, but facing too many leads to overwhelm and inaction. Here's how business owners can use choice effectively.

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Going Global: Building an International Footprint as a SMB
By Gerry David | January 12, 2016

Are You Ready to Take Your Products or Services Overseas?

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Speed of Light: What Will a 5G World Look Like?
By Nadya Khoja | January 11, 2016

5G networks will soon be a reality, and business owners need to jump on this new wave of technological innovation.