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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.

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.

How Philanthropy Can Boost Your Business

When a lot of people hear the word “philanthropy,” they think about the 1%, America’s multi-millionaires who have all the money they need and can afford to make large donations to their favorite charities.

What I Learned About Entrepreneurship from Running

One of the recurring themes to pop into my head while running in the last month was the similarity between how I was progressing as a runner and how I could potentially apply the same mindset to running my company.

5 Characteristics of Great Mentors

There are many qualities needed to be a good mentor. However, there are a few that stand out that I would like to share with you. Here are the top 5 characteristics I’ve seen in great mentors:

Successful CEOs: Learn from Their Mistakes

The best CEOs will tell you that they have learned more from their failures than they have from their successes. Here, we’ll highlight the most regrettable mistakes made by some of the world’s top CEOs, and what learnings can be gleaned from those mistakes.

How to Do Well by Doing Good: Charity in Business

Businesses give millions of dollars to charity every year. Well, guess what? You can get a boost from charity in business, too. In fact, you can actually do well by doing good. Here’s how.

5 Key Ingredients of Courageous Leaders

Courageous leaders are inspirational. That isn’t their ambition. It’s simply a positive by-product of their character and powerful work ethic. By following the example a good leader sets, others can also achieve the same results.

5 Expectations Your Team Has for You as a Leader

Leaders help to create powerful, cohesive teams that enable organizations to achieve their targets. Part of being a great leader is understanding what the members of your team expect from you. You can use that knowledge to become a better leader and make them an even stronger team that can achieve anything.

Why You’re Probably Not Achieving Your Goals

So you’ve been trying to grow your business and now you’re frustrated. Really frustrated. You want customers and clients, but so far, things aren’t happening—at least not the way you’d like. Want to know why?

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