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To quote entrepreneur and author Porter Gale, “Your Network is your Net Worth.” The beauty of networking with other business owners is you always “know a guy.” The trick is to do with that knowledge in a way that will make you money and still be ethical. Why Should You Monetize Your Network of Business...
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As a small business, you may notice you are paying more for your raw materials and the services that help you run your business. With inflation, you also need to pay your workers more to help them afford to live.  Because of this, you may have toyed with the idea of raising the prices of...
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Launching and operating a business is no easy task. The main reason businesses fail is due to a lack of funding or available capital. Financial strain can also contribute to burnout, driving many entrepreneurs out of the market. However, many business owners are unfamiliar with available financing resources that can save their organizations in moments...
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Running a successful small business is stressful enough without worrying about how to make money in a recession. Thankfully, there are ways to prepare your small business for the impact of a recession. You can likely bring your business unscathed out of a recession by preparing for troubling economic seasons. Check out our advice below...
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Shifting to solar energy can be a great environmentally-friendly investment for your business. It can lead to benefits such as significant tax credits and opportunities to reduce costs. Since solar energy is eco-friendly, it’ll serve to attract workers and clients. However, even with such benefits, solar energy isn’t suitable for every small business.  So, how...
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Small business owners don’t have the same perks as large corporations. For example, they don’t hold a long list of clients and the financial resources to provide service on a large scale. However, flexibility is an advantage that small businesses can utilize in their marketing and practices. That is where flexibility lessons for small businesses...
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If you’re an LGBT business owner – or aspiring business owner – looking to take your entrepreneurship to the next level, read on. This article will cover the steps for registering as a certified LGBTQIA business.  There’s been a strong push in recent years to expand diversity and inclusion in businesses, educational facilities, and government...
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We can all agree that a business must be innovative and revolutionary to thrive. As a company’s CEO, you must find and implement every strategy to create a culture of innovation and facilitate a healthy company atmosphere. But how to create a culture of innovation? What department can you start with? Why Fostering Innovation Is...
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Whether you’re opening a bar or need support keeping the lights on during a slow period, many financing options are available for small businesses.  Why You Might Need Bar Financing Financing can help you pay for all aspects of running a new bar, including: Types of Bar Loans There are a few different kinds of...
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As a manager or executive, it can be easy to approach a situation with your perspective in mind. But even though it’s crucial to develop your instincts, listening to employees is an essential procedure in any process, project, or company. In this article, we’ll discuss all the benefits of listening to your employees—and what can...
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