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Top 5 Reasons Small Businesses Fail in the First 5 Years
Sadly, 55 percent of new businesses fail within the first five years. At times this can be due to unexpected causes such as radical technology, market shifts, or changing regulations. But even in these cases,…
6 Tips for a Smooth Office Move
Moving your office to a new location can be a big business decision. Whether you’re expanding, downsizing or seeking a fresh scenery, you want the move to go as smoothly as possible. Office moves that…
4 Lessons from Video Games You Can Apply to Your Business
There’s a Catch-22 that adult gamers always fall into. They need time to play video games, but they must work to fund their hobby; if they’re unemployed, then they can’t splurge on games they want…
5 Sales Indicators All E-Commerce Retailers Should Monitor
Consumers’ habit of getting into their cars and driving to malls or department stores to get their shopping done is slowly but surely dying out. These days, people prefer to have items delivered right to…
6 Surprising Retail Trends in 2017
Retail is a rapidly changing environment, both online and offline. Technological advancements and a shift towards omnichannel marketing strategies have impacted both environments. Many retail predictions were made at the beginning of 2017 and, as…
Content Marketing: Most Effective Types of Marketing for Smaller Budgets
Are you dreams way too big, but your budget way too small? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one facing this issue. As a new business, it’s natural to have ideas. Sadly, to put those…
Food Truck Industry to Hit $2.7B This Year
There are several downsides to owning your own business. If your clients don’t pay you, often you can’t afford to pay yourself. Overhead can be a major money pit, especially if you own a business…
Secrets of Succession Planning for Successful Business Owners
It’s the one part of running a business that no one ever wants to talk about. Succession planning is the process of drawing up a contract that outlines who will take charge of your business…
Centralized Inventory Management is Doable!
Recently, I ordered a combination stroller and car seat from a major retailer. This retailer has storefronts, of course, but also a website from which items can be ordered. I chose to order through the…
Why the Skills Gap Matters for Today’s Small Businesses
In 2013, 39 percent of American companies reported that they were unable to fill positions thanks to a lack of sufficiently talented job-seekers. This mismatch between the number of qualified people looking for jobs and…