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SmallBizClub.com is dedicated to providing small businesses and entrepreneurs the information and resources they need to start, run, and grow their businesses. The publication was founded by successful entrepreneur and NFL Hall of Fame QB Fran Tarkenton. We bring you the most insightful thinking from industry leaders, veteran business owners, and fellow entrepreneurs. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Why Your Password is the Next to Get Nabbed

In a world where “password” is still among the top five most popular recorded passwords, it’s no wonder that they’re getting nabbed left and right. Our whole lives revolve around passwords.

Protecting Your Business from Credit Reporting Errors

Given the importance of a strong credit rating to a small business owner, any possible error that might occur on a business’s credit report might have a devastating effect on that business’s future prospects.

What to Outsource as Your Business Grows

As a small business owner, you likely started off your enterprise by handling most major tasks or hiring a small number of employees. The following are some of the tasks and services most commonly outsourced by small business owners.

Harnessing the Power of On-Hold Marketing

This infographic from The CUBE explains exactly what your business needs to do to make the most out of on-hold marketing and details the steps you must take if you wish to maximize its potential.

5 Keys to Forming the Right Small Business

While it may be hard to believe, yes, the calendar actually does read 2015. With that in mind, is this the year that you either start a new business or rebrand what you have been doing in order to better achieve success?

5 Reasons Big Data Isn’t Just for Big Business

No matter how big your company may be, you have likely heard of big data. The collection and analysis of huge amounts of data has become a popular option for companies in every industry, but some small business owners are still unsure about using it.

The Rise of VoIP in the Small Business Community

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is slated to be the best performing industry of this decade, above biotechnology and ecommerce. While VoIP has been adopted in larger, tech savvy businesses, the continued market growth is relying on small businesses.

Avoid the 10 Most Common Small Biz Sales Mistakes

All sales professionals make mistakes from time to time, irrespective of their industry, product, or skill level; and some are more common than the others. However, when it comes to business success, there is little or no room for mistakes because each one comes with a consequence.

2015’s Must-Have Gadgets for Entrepreneurs at CES

The winter holidays are barely over when tech enthusiasts get one more reason to be jolly: the annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes place in Las Vegas in early January.

How to Write a Professional Proposal

Before you begin writing a short novel as a proposal for your potential client, ask yourself the following questions. Remember to be completely honest with yourself. You want to make sure this bid is a good fit for your company as well, and not just a huge waste of your time.