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Time for Change: When to Rebrand and How to Begin the Process
By Joseph Chierotti | May 16, 2016

Thinking of rebranding your business? Here's how to know when it's time to rebrand and an intro on how to start.

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How to Build a Creative Writing Plan That Grows Your Business
By Faizan Raza | May 12, 2016

Custom content needs to be targeted toward a specific audience, and it should increase the awareness for your brand among them.

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The Global State of Women-Owned Small Business Enterprises
By Genia Stevens | May 05, 2016

As more small businesses enter the international market, women entrepreneurs are a thriving part of the ecosystem. Learn more inside.

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6 Traits of Highly Successful Serial Entrepreneurs
By Larry Alton | April 19, 2016

Only a small percentage of entrepreneurs ever launch more than one business, and most of those possess a these 6 traits.

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True Team Spirit: How to Take Better Care of Your Coworkers
By Victoria Heckstall | April 15, 2016

Do you want your office life to be more pleasant? If so, give this article a read to find out how to take better care of your coworkers.

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Do Nice Businesses Finish First? The Perils of a Toxic Culture
By Robert Glazer | April 13, 2016

Even a company with a good product in a high-growth industry cannot achieve success if leadership creates a toxic company culture.

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What Adele's Record Sales Can Teach Us About Being Universal
By Zachary Evans | April 13, 2016

Adele's massive sales show that her brand is universal. How can businesses learn from her example in order to become universal themselves?

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Massages and Pets and Kegs, Oh My! Creative Perks for Improved Morale and Retention
By Sarah Landrum | April 12, 2016

Employee perks are like frosting on the cake of a workplace: they might not be necessary, but they definitely make life sweeter.

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How to Find Drop Ship Suppliers for your E-commerce Business
By Bryan Robinson | April 11, 2016

Drop-shipping is an attractive model for E-commerce sellers, minimizing costs and simplifying logistics. But how do you find good suppliers?

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Firm Foundation: Things to Consider When Building a Team for Expansion
By David Adams | April 11, 2016

Expanding into a new market is a great opportunity for a startup, but it doesn’t always go according to plan.

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TSA Precheck: Everything You Need to Know Before Business Travel
By Janice Chaka | April 06, 2016

If you want to breeze through the airport on the way to your next meeting, these TSA pre-check tips are a must.

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Focus on Selling: 4 Tools to Help You Run Your Retail Store on a Budget
By Lucinda Watrous | April 05, 2016

Check out these tools to help you manage critical parts of your business, even if your cash flow isn’t where you want it to be.

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The 5 Types of Decision Makers and How Each Can Thrive in Business
By Timothy Carter | April 04, 2016

Decision making is the best skill you can learn and the hardest skill to actually master. Learn what type of decision maker you are inside.

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Building Blocks to Success: 8 Steps to Finding Your Strengths As An Entrepreneur
By Ryan Robinson | March 31, 2016

It's hard to know what you're good at, without years of experience. Here's the process to finding your true strengths as an entrepreneur.

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Time to Get Deep: Why CEOs Need to Embrace Mindfulness
By Ray Williams | March 31, 2016

Lonely CEO's may have a negative effect on their performance and their organizations success. Embracing mindfulness behavior can help.

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From Offline to Online: How to Take Your Brick & Mortar Business Online
By Business.com for Insightly | March 30, 2016

Even as brick and mortar stores push back against online retailers, e-commerce continues to thrive. It's time to transition online.

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From the Classroom: A Strategy for Applying the Growth Mindset Concept to Your Business
By Shirley Tan | March 30, 2016

The growth mindset can be applied to the business model to encourage happy and more motivated employees and a more successful business.

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How The Rapidly Changing Business Ecosystem is The Harnessing 360-Degree Feedback System
By Anthony Carranza | March 28, 2016

If you are not using 360 degree feedback you could be falling to traditional workplace dynamics.

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Tap Into Your Emotions: Why EQ Could Be More Important Than IQ
By Suzanne Lucas | March 24, 2016

Having a high IQ can be very helpful to a successful career, but it might not be the most helpful thing. A good EQ could be even better.

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Together Forever: 6 Challenges Every Family-Owned Business Faces
By Dan Steiner | March 22, 2016

Working with family can be a blessing and a curse. These are a few challenges common in family-owned businesses.

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CEO on the Go: 17 Tools You Need to Run Your Business From Your Phone
By Leo Welder | March 17, 2016

These 17 tools will enable a business owner to run their company from a smartphone.

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Stop Yourself Now: 4 Bad Habits That Will Make Your Business Plummet
By Rich Kahn | March 16, 2016

Any business owner knows, perception is reality. Bad habits could affect how your clients perceive you, causing your business to plummet.

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Leave a Lasting Impression: Lessons on Presenting from Steve Jobs and TED Talks
By Rob Stirling | March 15, 2016

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, sooner or later, you will need to give a presentation at work or in an offsite meeting. Here's how to make it amazing.

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Part of the Job: 7 Skills All Entrepreneurs Must Master
By Aaron Agius | March 11, 2016

There are a few other unexpected skills that entrepreneurs will need to succeed, you just might not be thinking about them yet.

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3 Ways Technology is Improving Customer Service in the Auto Industry
By Blair Nicole | March 10, 2016

Technology is changing the way consumers interact with their auto service providers.

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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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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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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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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.