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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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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.

6 Reasons Not to Forget About Print for Your Marketing Plan

Print should be a critical or even dominant part of a marketing plan, but it is often forgotten about in today’s digital age. Consider the following examples of how print can be used to your advantage.

Security Should Never Be Taken for Granted

One area of security protection that should never be overlooked is the integrity of your employees. All too often, it is the one you least suspect that causes the most problems in the office.

5 Misconceptions About Business Plans

How necessary is a business plan when starting a business? Is writing a business plan just a waste of time? Is a business plan the only way I can get my idea funded?

SEO Marketing Strategies: Inside a Digital Agency with Patrick Stox

Let’s talk SEO. Patrick Stox, SEO Project Supervisor at Thee Design Studios in Raleigh, North Carolina joins me to discuss SEO marketing strategies and what goes on at a digital agency.

Focus: Why Your Small Business Needs It

For small businesses, most especially, focus is very vital, because it is where the future of the company depends. When a company loses its focus, it loses its power.

Proper Network Automation is No Small Business

Network automation provides an excellent way for small businesses to reap benefits that previously only large corporations had access to. Imagine having your own IT monitor on duty 24/7 to make sure that your network is always operating at maximum capacity.

7 Simple Ways to Work More Productively at Home

There are a bunch of benefits to working at home: the commuting time is non-existent, you can work in your PJs, and you have easy access to all your favorite food and drink.