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Little-Known Startup Cities Around the World

Looking for a place to start your business? Everyone thinks of Silicon Valley thanks to its dominance in the tech industry, but there are so many places that are great for startups. This infographic from WhoIsHostingThis looks at some of the top startup cities around the US and the world.

Is Your Company Too Strict on Medical Leave?

Should your small business offer employees paid leave for medical leave or injuries? You may be required to provide a certain amount of sick leave by law, but should you go above and beyond that to offer paid sick leave as a benefit?

Increasing Your Business’s Access to Online Marketplaces

An Online Marketplace is like an eCommerce website, where various third parties provide products and stock data, though transactions are handled by the marketplace operator.

Why Your Staff Should Work from Home

In 2013, Forbes published an article which revealed that a staggering 20% of Americans work from home. Consequently, if accurate, this means that approximately 30 million of us conduct business from outside the office.

How Learning Coding Can Make You a Self-Sufficient Entrepreneur

As an entrepreneur, you are someone who must wear many hats, especially as your business takes off. The more you can keep in-house, the more you will save.

5 Ways to Keep Your Business Trade Secrets from the Competition

A trade secret is information that is valuable and unique to a business, and it is not accessible to people outside of the business. Federal and state law protects trade secrets, but business owners must follow a few rules to legally protect their documents.

What Is Causing Your Project Failure?

There are various combinations of mistakes contributing to all project failures. While each project fails for its own reason, failed projects share many of the same pitfalls and mistakes. The following are some of the most common reasons project leaders experience failure:

Help Your Employees Further Their Education

One of the benefits that some employers include in their employee packages is assistance with continuing education or tuition reimbursement. While it is not part of most benefits packages, it does get a lot of attention when it is included.

A Startup Goldmine: Combining Healthcare and Technology

Small businesses should be at the forefront of modern technology. Anyone desiring to engage in a successful startup should consider the plethora of technological advances, literally, at our fingertips.

5 Best Marketing Tips from Weight Watchers

Lots of weight loss programs and businesses exist, but what sets Weight Watchers apart is their marketing. The following five strategies have worked for Weight Watchers and could be used to advance your own business—regardless of the industry.