Prepayment Penalties: When the Early Bird Doesn’t Get the Worm
It’s every small business owner’s dream: you took out a business loan to start or expand your small business, and it really paid off. Business is booming, cash is flowing, and you suddenly find yourself in the coveted position of being able to pay off your loan far before you anticipated. While you’ve always wanted…
Read MoreSocial Media 101 for Small Businesses
Social media has become a huge part of the business world today. Having started out as a vehicle for people to keep in touch with one another, make new friends and share fun times, it has since grown to become a core marketing tool for businesses, both small and large. For small businesses, the advantages…
Read MoreSelf-Employed? 5 Easy Ways to Lower Your Tax Bill
If you’re like most small business owners, you’re always looking for ways to lower your taxable income. Here are five ways to do just that. 1. Deducting the Cost of a Home Computer If you purchased a computer and use it for work-related purposes, you can take advantage of the Section 179 expense election, which…
Read MoreHave You Been Celebrating Each Victory?
Here comes another story. Of course. This one may be like one or more you have experienced in your company. It is a story about focus upon the customer, first. And about reinforcing the culture of the company in support of that important focus by senior management, and by all employees who see that leadership…
Read MoreCan You Earn a Living from Multi-Level Marketing?
The way in which we work has seen a shift over the past few years. With the internet bringing us endless opportunities many have decided to shun the traditional 9-5 in favor of a more flexible working routine. Whether you’ve decided to go down the freelance route, set-up your own business or work flexi-time, there’s…
Read More4 Ways to Boost Communication with Your Team
Communication is the #1 most important factor for creating a strong office environment. You can have an excellent product, the best team, and the newest tech, but if you’re not open to genuine communication, your business won’t succeed. The benefits to having a strong culture of communication in your office are clear. The Aveta Business…
Read MoreExplore This Business Cycle to Uncover Great Niche Market Ideas
They say fashions go in a 20-year cycle. It’s the same way in business – although I’m not exactly sure how long the cycle is. During this cycle you hear how all the “big guys” are chasing the little guys out of business. However, the tide does turn and eventually specialty stores pop up and…
Read MoreConvenience is in the Eye of the Beholder
I have a message for you from your customers. This is something they want you to know: “I don’t really care how you would like me to communicate with you. I want you to offer me the choice so we can communicate according to my needs. Don’t make me call you. Don’t make me visit…
Read MoreCrypto Currency: The Newest Investment Tool for Your Business
By now you probably already know that crypto currency is a form of online money. However, there is a major difference between regular currency and crypto currency. To start off, some form of government usually issues regular currency. Crypto currency on the other hand is usually transferred from one holder to another. The process involves…
Read More3 Books That Will Inspire You to Create Success Habits
I sometimes feel guilty when I shouldn’t. And it also happens when I spend time reading books. The challenge is that because I enjoy reading so much that it doesn’t seem like I am doing work. And the work ethic that drives most of us is so strong that stealing time to read can sometimes…
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