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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…

The Real Cost of Bad Customer Service

Customer Service is sacred to any business, but how can you really measure the significance of its impact? So called bad customer service stems from the reluctance to embrace what the customer actually wants and…

3 Most Annoying Things Small Business Founders Face

The moment when they decide to quit your 9-to-5 job and become your own boss is definitely one of the best in every business owner’s life. Once you take that plunge, your new life begins,…

Investing in Your Community is a Big Investment in Your Business

As a small business owner, networking is a highly valuable tool for growing your business. This fact seems to be widely accepted. Yet many small business owners are unsure of how to successfully network within…

6 Ways Employers Can Encourage Healthy Work-Life Balance

Having and maintaining a healthy work-life balance seems like a dream sometimes. But is it really possible? These days, schedules have become busier and more hectic than ever, which often causes our personal lives to…

5 Tips for Attending an Overseas Business Conference

When preparing for a business conference overseas, first and foremost; know something about your destination either by reference or Internet research. You should also have the full details about the business conference that you are…

3 SEO Trends Every Small Business Should Know

The world of SEO is constantly changing and it’s essential to update your knowledge in order to keep up with competitors and retain website traffic. Here are the most recent SEO trends and where they’re…

The Small Business Guide to Facebook Advertising

Facebook can be a great way of engaging customers or just getting some brand awareness. But, not everyone has a marketing department with a mammoth budget, so where do you start? This new infographic simplifies…