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Balancing Compliance with Business Growth

Government and industry regulations are changing the way entrepreneurs do business and this has an important impact on strategic and operational drivers. In today’s environment, the ability to stay profitable while quickly adapting to satisfy…

5 Tips on Work-Life Balance for “Homepreneurs”

As a home-based entrepreneur you must be familiar with the envious musing of your friends, “You’re so lucky to be working from home! I wish I could too!” If only they knew. Balancing domestic responsibilities…

4 Tips for Moving Your Small Business to Europe

Many people dream of relocating to Europe to enjoy the beautiful weather and cultures. It’s easy to forget that Europe isn’t just one country, and actually includes 28 member states with different languages, cultures and…

Small Biz Interviews: The Madonna Inn

The Madonna Inn is the stuff of California legend. Founded in 1958 by Alex and Phyllis Madonna, the hotel, located just outside of San Luis Obispo near the iconic Highway 1, has long been a…

3 Pillars of All Successful Organizations

I like ideas that are easy to remember. That is one key reason why I often use memory hooks—something that helps me remember more complicated ideas. One memory hook that is always popular is the…

4 Tips to Identify and Fix Basic Business Inefficiencies

All ambitious entrepreneurs strive for an organization that is streamlined, productive and efficient. We want our staff to be happy and engaged, and we want our customers and clients to be overjoyed with the results…

6 Outdated Practices That Are Slowing Your Business Down

To be profitable as a business, you should always be attempting to evolve with the times. Not doing so can lead to major inefficiencies and losing your competitive advantage to more savvy competitors. Below are…

How Small Business Owners Can Find Their Day in the Sun

It’s the time of year when people are packing their bags to escape for some fun in the sun over the summer months, and small business owners are just as eager to take a couple…

Strategies for Successful Global Expansion

The ability to penetrate foreign markets can validate a small business. It can provide a sense of accomplishment and achievement, suggesting that the business has “arrived” as a player on the global scene. After all,…

Advice from Experts: How Outsourcing Encourages Business Growth

Outsourcing in business has seen a significant rise over recent years and with the increasing number of startups worldwide, this is only estimated to rise. Outsourcing, or distributing specific projects to a third party, frees…

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