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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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3 Things Great Leaders Gain from Failure

Sometimes you have to fail in order to win. While this may seem counterproductive, mistakes can actually serve as life-changing experiences.

4 Questions to Ask Before Committing to a Business Idea

When starting any business, the initial business idea is crucial. After all, it is essentially the foundation that you will build your business on.

Health Insurance Should Be Your Small Business Policy

Health insurance may not be the most important consideration for jobseekers, but it will have a greater effect on their job decisions because of the implementation of Obamacare.

Communicating on the Go

Today’s technology makes it easier for small business owners to stay connected even when they are away from the office. With the smartphone and other portable devices, you can do so much more than just make phone calls.

What is Content Curation and Why Do You Need It?

Content curation is a digital marketing strategy that is becoming increasingly popular with small businesses. Adopted by a number of websites and blogs, it is a simple but effective way that your business can improve both its social outreach and its online presence.

Avoid These 4 Common Social Media Marketing Mistakes

Social media can be one of the strongest boons to your business, but it can also be something that can hurt your prospects when used improperly. Knowing how to set up a strong social media campaign can only be done when you know what NOT to do.

Why Reddit is the Best Lead Generator You Haven’t Heard Of

In this day and age it is hard to keep track of all of the different social media sites. Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram…the list goes on and on. Although it’s cumbersome, you need to keep up to date on the latest developments as they can be prime lead generators for your respective businesses.

When Being Small Equals Big Advantage

Too often, being a small business is not seen as an advantage. This is for the simple reason that size matters when it comes to many principles of conducting business. For instance, when you go to the bank for a loan, you only get as small an amount as you do business, while large companies have the luxury of running with loads of cash on their balance sheet.

5 Tips on Targeted Direct Mail Marketing for Small Businesses

Digital media has emerged as a great marketing platform for small businesses. It has made it possible for small and medium-size businesses to spread the word about their products and services in a cost-effective manner.

10 Key Steps to Build Rapport on the Phone

At a recent sales conference I took notes as the keynote speaker argued that our words account for only 7 percent of our communication effectiveness. Tonality accounts for 38 per cent and body language 55 per cent.