Be Prepared: 5 Problems New Businesses Mishandle

There is virtually no business in the world that doesn’t run into at least a kink or two every now and then. Running and growing a small business is not a task suited for the faint of heart. Things can and will go wrong, and it’s important to know how to handle it properly. These are five problems that new businesses commonly face, but just don’t know how to handle well.
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3 Signs You’re Focusing on the Wrong Performance Metrics

Big companies like Target and Amazon are particularly adept at the art of performance metrics. But you don’t have to run a massive retail corporation to intelligently track customer behavior and your team’s performance. You just have to know which performance metrics to focus on and how to analyze them.
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So You Have a Ton of Big Data, Now What?

Collecting, storing, and managing big data can be an invaluable asset for a business; however the thought of analyzing a copious amount of data—even if it does reveal a hidden company gem—can appear to be an exhausting, time-consuming, and repetitive process.
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Sir Sidney Poitier’s Inspiring Advice

If your heart is burning to share your message, talents or gifts, and you, too, are determined to work at your craft with gusto, you can call yourself whatever you choose. Now, your task is working towards that goal.
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Strategic Goal Planning for Savvy Businesses

A strategic goal is a statement of what you want to achieve over a specific period, i.e the next year or the next two quarters. It involves careful analysis and lots of brainstorming, because after all, your goal(s) will set the course for the strategies you formulate, actions you take, and dollars you expend.
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