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How to Run a Successful One-Person Business
By Bennett Conlin | October 07, 2024

You can create a successful, long-lasting one-person business, but you must overcome obstacles alone. Learn how to help your one-person business succeed.

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How to Successfully Launch a Legal Cannabis Business
By Mark Fairlie | October 07, 2024

Cannabis is a big business. Here is a startup guide for how you can enter this industry legally.

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Asset Management for Your Construction Firm: 8 Tips for Success
By Mark Fairlie | October 07, 2024

Learn valuable tips for managing assets for your construction business.

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Industries That Take Full Advantage of the Subscription Business Model
By Kimberlee Leonard | October 07, 2024

See how specific industries have taken advantage of the subscription model. Learn subscription model benefits and tips for using it in your business.

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Regret Selling Your Company? Buy It Back Like BroBible’s Founders [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | October 04, 2024

BroBible publisher Brandon Wenerd explains how the male millennial lifestyle brand grew by staying true to itself.

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Buying a Car for Your Business? How to Avoid Mistakes
By Jennifer Dublino | October 04, 2024

Buying a company car can help your business run more smoothly and save money. Ensure you invest in the right business vehicle and avoid common mistakes.

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A Crash Course in the Business Legal Terms You Need to Know
By Mark Fairlie | October 01, 2024

From comparable worth to torts, here's the legal lingo all business owners should know.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Mobile Payments?
By Jamie Johnson | September 30, 2024

Mobile payments provide a fast and easy way for restaurants to receive payments, but there are pros and cons to this method. Here is what you need to know.

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Striking a Chord: The Hidden Business Lessons in These Hit Songs
By Mike Berner | September 26, 2024

Entrepreneurs and business owners can learn some valuable lessons from the lyrics of hit songs by Beyoncé, Frank Sinatra and more.

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How to Boost Customer Retention
By Jennifer Dublino | September 26, 2024

Keeping your existing customers keeps costs down while helping your company grow. Learn how to make customers happy enough to keep doing business with you.

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Business’s Carbon Footprint
By Michael Wood | September 25, 2024

Find out what a carbon footprint is, how to reduce your company's environmental impact and why it matters.

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Choosing the Best Pricing Model for Your Business: License vs. Subscription
By Jamie Johnson | September 25, 2024

Licenses and subscriptions are popular pricing models. Learn how licenses and subscriptions work and how to choose a pricing strategy for your business.

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Important Things to Do After Your Trademark Is Registered
By Julie Thompson | September 25, 2024

Registering your trademark is the first step in protecting your brand. Learn what to do next to ensure you're handling the trademark process properly.

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How to Apply for a Copyright Online
By Julianna Lopez | September 24, 2024

Obtaining a copyright is a straightforward process online. Learn how to apply for a copyright online and the benefits of protecting intellectual property.

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 Resources for Business Owners With Disabilities
By Julie Thompson | September 24, 2024

Learn about all the government programs and other initiatives available for business owners with disabilities.

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Do Awards Really Do Anything for Your Company?
By Julie Thompson | September 19, 2024

Winning awards has numerous business benefits, including increased income and employee morale. Learn how to win awards for your business.

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How to Keep Your Business Out of Bankruptcy
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | September 17, 2024

Proper budgeting and cash flow management can help protect your business from bankruptcy. Learn the steps you can take to avoid it.

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How to Take a Vacation as a Small Business Owner
By Laura Spawn | September 17, 2024

Small business owners need vacations to help them achieve a healthy work-life balance. Here's how to keep your business running smoothly while you're away.

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Better Than Coffee: 10 Podcasts That Will Inspire Your Mornings
By Jamie Johnson | September 17, 2024

Here are the best podcasts that business owners should listen to for daily inspiration and entrepreneurial advice.

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Hustle: Why Every Hiring Team Needs a Stanley Sugarman
By Ali Saleh | September 16, 2024

Netflix’s summer basketball flick Hustle was an instant favorite among viewers and critics — and offers a business lesson.

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8 Branches of Business Management
By Nicole Fallon | September 16, 2024

Business management helps a company function and achieve goals. Here's what you need to know about each of its eight main sectors.

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Do It for Me: The Next Evolution of the On-Demand Economy
By Jamie Johnson | September 11, 2024

Consumers want convenience, which often means they want someone to do something for them on demand. Learn how to take advantage of the DIFM movement.

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Retail or E-tail? Buying Online vs. Buying in Person
By Jennifer Dublino | September 09, 2024

Online and in-person sales each have advantages and disadvantages. Learn how to recognize their values and maximize both strategies to meet customer needs.

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How to Manage Your Small Business Through a Crisis
By Mark Fairlie | September 05, 2024

Here's how you can navigate a crisis successfully and stay in business.

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8 Reasons Why the Cash-Only Model Doesn’t Work for Small Businesses
By Mark Fairlie | September 05, 2024

Customers want payment options, making the cash-only model inconvenient. If your business doesn't accept credit cards, here are eight reasons you should.

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Discover the Unique Selling Proposition of Your Business
By Shane Barker | September 04, 2024

Without a unique selling proposition, you have nothing that distinguishes your company. Learn how to create an effective USP for your business.

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7 Smart Tips for Evaluating Your Outsourcing Partner
By Jennifer Dublino | August 29, 2024

Outsourcing part of your production process can boost efficiency, save money and help you focus. Learn seven tips for evaluating an outsourcing partner.

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Building Critical Thinking Skills to Solve Problems at Work
By Miranda Fraraccio | August 29, 2024

Critical thinking is a vital skill for an organization's success. Try following this six-step problem-solving process with your team to foster this ability.

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Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | August 29, 2024

Military veterans seeking to transition to entrepreneurial ventures have a wealth of resources at their disposal. Learn how to access resources for vets.

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Massages and Pets and Beer, Oh My! Creative Perks for Improved Morale
By Skye Schooley | August 29, 2024

Add these creative benefits to your employee benefits package to attract and retain staff, reduce stress and burnout, and improve company morale.