Michael Dunlop

Michael Dunlop is a business professional with a keen interest in entrepreneurship, company strategy, and testing out new marketing techniques.

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From Local to Global: Growing Your Startup into an International Success

Imagine a small startup that began in a garage and is now a household name across multiple continents. Think of Airbnb, which started in San Francisco and is now a global phenomenon. The journey from…

11 Smart Tips for Small Businesses to Save Big on Fleet Expenses

Managing a fleet of vehicles as a small business owner presents various challenges, especially regarding expenses. By implementing strategic changes and making informed decisions, you can significantly reduce your costs. These tips focus on practical…

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How Integrated Payment Solutions Strengthen Small Salon Operations

When you run a small salon, balancing the books can feel like juggling scissors. It’s critical, and a slip-up could be costly. Thankfully, integrated payment solutions are an exceptional wingman if you’re aiming to take…

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5 Steps to Creating a Successful Corporate Gifting Strategy

If you’re looking for ways to improve your relationships with clients, partners, or employees, you’ve probably come across a strategy called corporate gifting. It may sound too simple – can offering presents really do that…

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Diversifying Your Investment Portfolio with Unique Collectibles 

While traditional investment options, such as stocks, bonds, and real estate, are the backbone of many a portfolio, mixing in a dose of passion with your financial planning can possibly net you more financial gains…

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How to File Your Beneficial Ownership Report in 11 Easy Steps

By this point, you’ve probably already heard about the new Beneficial Ownership reporting requirement and started thinking about who in your business qualifies as a beneficial owner.  The regulation helps FinCEN maintain a better picture…

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Seven Ways to Support Neurodiverse Staff on SSDI

Employers today face an opportunity to tap into a diverse talent pool by supporting neurodiverse staff on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Neurodiversity encompasses a variety of mental and cognitive differences, and embracing it can…

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Add Extra Revenue Streams to Your Fitness Studio Business

Let’s be real, running a fitness studio isn’t just about helping folks crush their push-up game. It’s also about making sure you’re not sweating the bills at the end of the month. Stick around as…

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Navigating PPC Management Choices: Self-Service Vs Agency

Pay-per-click advertising has unlocked significant opportunities for businesses big and small over the years, across a wide range of niches and industries. With the right planning, targeting, and optimization, almost anyone can reap exceptional ROIs…

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7 Different Funding Options When Bootstrapping a Business

Bootstrapping a business is essentially the art of hustling to get your business off the ground, without any funding or aid from outside. Empires that have been forged on this often tough, but rewarding path,…