Super Leadership and a Super Bowl

Go-Giver Leaders tend to be less interested in taking the stage than they are in giving the stage. They are less concerned about themselves than they are about their team and the individuals who comprise that team. Rather than, “look how great I am!” they authentically communicate how fantastic those on their team are! And, they communicate this, not just to…

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9 Rules of Investing for Entrepreneurs

As an entrepreneur, your personal finances can oftentimes affect your ability to invest and grow your venture, especially if new growth opportunities are capital intensive. Similarly, if you’ve recently sold your business or startup for a sizable amount and decide you want to invest the proceeds, it is critical that you follow certain basic investment…

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3 Common Reasons Your Web Marketing Isn’t Working

There are very few businesses yet to embrace online marketing, they know that their customers are looking for them online. They know that to be seen as a serious contender in today’s market, they need to not online have a presence on the internet, but be active in their online marketing efforts. Buy simply being online…

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What Will You Do with Your Inbound Sales Leads?

One of the biggest challenges for many small business owners is getting enough new sales leads—you’re always marketing and networking and getting customer referrals and buying PPC ads and posting on social media, all in the hope of finding new prospective customers. But ironically enough, many small business owners discover that once they get new…

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Online Lending is Breathing New Life into Small Business

For a long time, small business owners in need of financing had just one option. They would put on their best business clothes, practice their best smile and handshake, and head off to the bank, hoping to convince an uncooperative bank manager to lend them money. The process of small business financing eventually became so…

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5 Things That Kill Small Businesses

A small business is like a baby; it must be nurtured with utmost care and precision to grow. One wrong decision can adversely affect the business, causing irreversible damage. Therefore, while running a small business with a vision to scale it further, it’s necessary to take certain precautions. There are five crucial touch points which…

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Key Ways to Avoid a Premises Liability Suit

You probably already know that if a person slips and falls at your business, you’re a prime target for a lawsuit. At the very least, you’ve probably seen the personal injury lawyer advertisements on daytime television that promise to hold businesses accountable for their negligence and get injured parties the money they deserve. As an…

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What to Pay Attention to in the Franchise Disclosure Document

When buying a franchise, the franchise disclosure document is one of the most important elements of the process, so it’s important to know what to expect and what to look for. What It Is The Federal Trade Commission requires all franchisors to provide this document and include 23 specific elements about the franchise, its officers, and franchisees. It’s this document that…

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5 Things to Do Now That Tax Season is Over

The 2016 tax season has finally come to a conclusion. While you may be done with your federal income tax duties for this year, there are several items you should add to your to-do list so that you can take advantage of this time before next year’s tax season arrives. 1. File your tax return(s)…

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