A Veterans Day Special

According to the Kauffman Foundation, 45 percent of returning veterans start their own businesses. Veterans possess that unique combination of skills that makes them ideal entrepreneurs.
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How to Build Credit as a Small Business Owner

If you are in the start-up phase of owning a small business, give yourself some credit because it’s unlikely anyone else will. Small businesses have an extremely difficult time getting credit from the one place they really want it: lending institutions.
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3 Things That Can Put You Out of Business

There are three simple things you must do to survive in business. None of them will put you out of business immediately. However, lack of attention in these three areas causes a slow death spiral and will eventually lead to business failure. Here are the things to pay attention to.
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How to Write with Authority

Why do some blogs get traction while others languish? And why are some people recognized as experts and others aren’t? One factor is this: the ability (or inability) to write with authority.
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The 4 Disciplines of Great Company Culture

The word “organization” and the word “organism” come from the same root word. Company culture bears many similarities to natural ecosystems. The way founders do business in the beginning of a startup are the seeds for what kind of company they will develop in two, five and ten years.
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Is a Retail Franchise for You?

Retail franchise opportunities abound, but this is a challenging time to be a retailer. Big Box chains have taken over much of the retail space, e-commerce is increasingly threatening brick and mortar stores, and consumers are more demanding than ever.
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Barry Moore: A Veteran in Business

Veterans Day is one of the most important days of the year. It’s a day when we as a nation get to celebrate all that is our military. Not only do I support our veterans, I also help them discover their dreams/goals and watch them come to fruition as they start or expand their business.
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Success Requires a Process of Excellence

Success requires a process of excellence. You can never be successful just by saying, “I’m going to succeed.” Instead, you are successful when you set out to improve in every area, to study your strengths and weaknesses and pursue excellence in each aspect.
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