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Write Your Way to a Win: Business Proposal 101
By Jennifer Dublino | April 10, 2023

In some industries, writing business proposals is a crucial way to win new clients. Learn how to write a successful business proposal..

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10 Inspiring Entrepreneurs Under 40
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2023

Check out our list of inspiring entrepreneurs under 40 who have paved the way for themselves and many others with successful businesses.

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How to Attract Customers to Your Restaurant
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2023

Here are several online and offline marketing techniques that you can use to reach more potential customers for your restaurant business.

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International Business Etiquette From Around the World
By Sean Peek | April 07, 2023

Business has gone increasingly global throughout the past several decades. Understanding international business etiquette is key to your worldwide success.

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How to Build Business Momentum With Limited Resources
By Chris Porteous | April 07, 2023

Building business momentum usually requires financial resources. Learn strategies to build business momentum with few resources and how to avoid mistakes.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Bitcoin?
By Mark Fairlie | April 06, 2023

Some restaurants have started accepting Bitcoin as payment. Learn the pros and cons of accepting Bitcoin in restaurants and how to get started.

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Your Business Failed – Now What?
By Jennifer Dublino | April 06, 2023

Entrepreneurs sometimes face business failure. Learn how to glean lessons from a business failure and what to do to move forward to new ventures.

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5 Intellectual Property Mistakes That Can Doom Your Startup
By Sean Peek | April 03, 2023

Intellectual property is important, but many start-ups forget essential steps. Learn how to avoid the five IP mistakes new businesses make.

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Do It for Me: The Next Evolution of the On-Demand Economy
By Jamie Johnson | April 03, 2023

Consumers want convenience, which often means they want someone to do something for them on demand. Learn how to take advantage of the DIFM movement.

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How to Take a Vacation as a Small Business Owner
By Laura Spawn | April 03, 2023

Small business owners need vacations to help them achieve a healthy work-life balance. Here's how to keep your business running smoothly while you're away.

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4 Reasons Why Texas Is a Hot State for Starting a Business
By Sean Peek | April 03, 2023

The heat and the sun aren't the only reasons Texas is a hot state. Check out why Texas is a fantastic state to start a business.

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Dizzying Data: What the Rise in Data Complexity Means for Business
By Sean Peek | April 03, 2023

Companies use customer data in their decision-making, but they must know how to wield it properly. Here is the best way to utilize data sources.

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From Mall Madness to Sadness: Why Shopping Centers May Soon Be Obsolete
By Jamie Johnson | April 03, 2023

Find out how to keep your mall-based business alive and how to embrace e-commerce as shopping centers decline.

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What Is a Workers’ Comp Ghost Insurance Policy?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | April 03, 2023

This guide explains workers' comp ghost insurance, which is used to meet insurance requirements held by vendors, partners or clients.

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Forget the Checks: 3 Reasons Why Your Construction Company Should Accept Credit Card Payments
By Sean Peek | April 03, 2023

Customers prefer to pay construction companies with credit cards. Here are three reasons why you should consider accepting credit cards.

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Time to Expand? Tips for Opening Another Location
By Max Freedman | April 03, 2023

Learn how to know when it's time to expand your business, and find out what you should do to begin the process.

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What Is Supply Chain Distribution?
By Max Freedman | March 31, 2023

Supply chain distribution is used to balance supply and demand. Learn more about the importance of having a distribution plan for your business.

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Starting an Advertising Agency
By Sean Peek | March 28, 2023

If you have a background in marketing and communications, an advertising agency could be a smart startup option. Here's what you need to know.

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Effective Product Creation: Tips From Seasoned Entrepreneurs
By Jennifer Dublino | March 28, 2023

Many factors can cause a product to flop. Use these expert strategies to avoid disaster and meaningfully increase your product's chance of success.

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Protecting Your Bottom Line From Data Breaches
By Mark Fairlie | March 28, 2023

If customers can't trust you with their data, it will hurt your bottom line. Find out what you need to do to secure your business’s data.

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A Gamble You Can’t Afford to Lose: Finding the Right Materials for Your Product
By Steve Cartier | March 28, 2023

Learn the crucial steps to finding the best materials for your manufactured products.

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10 Scams That Prey on Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | March 28, 2023

Scammers often target small and midsize businesses. Beware of these 10 business-related scams, and learn how to avoid cybercriminals and hackers.

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What Is a Cyber Insurance Risk Assessment?
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 28, 2023

A cyber insurance risk assessment finds the systems and assets most at risk of cyberattack. Learn about cyber insurance and how risk assessments work.

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What Is Coinsurance in Business?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | March 28, 2023

Coinsurance for small businesses helps cover property and business assets, so the insurer knows there's adequate coverage. Here's how it works.

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8 Keys to Upscaling Your Business
By Asim Rais Siddiqui | March 28, 2023

Upscaling your business is a risky decision, but you can minimize those risks with a sustainable business growth strategy. Find out the dos and don'ts here.

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Business Owners’ Guide to Workers’ Compensation
By David Gargaro | March 24, 2023

If your business has employees, nearly every state requires you to have workers' compensation insurance. Learn about what it covers and how much it costs.

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Workers’ Comp and Taxes
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

This guide describes how receiving workers' compensation affects taxes.

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How Does a Workers’ Comp Settlement Work?
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

A workers' comp settlement covers a number of costs incurred when an employee is injured. Learn about the workers' comp settlement process.

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What Is a Loss Payee on an Insurance Claim?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | March 24, 2023

The loss payee has the first-in-line legal rights to an insurance claim payout. Here's what you need to know.

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How to Handle a Business Lawsuit
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

Business owners are vulnerable to lawsuits. Learn common lawsuit types, as well as how to handle a lawsuit, deal with insurance, and protect your company.