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Entrepreneurship

From ideation to starting your own business, this section provides expert advice and solutions from entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs.

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International Business Etiquette From Around the World
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | October 21, 2024

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

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Management Theory of Henry Gantt
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | October 21, 2024
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Management Theory of Joseph Juran
By Sean Peek | October 21, 2024

Joseph Juran was a pioneer in the study of quality control for industries like math and science. Learn how to apply his management theory to your business.

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The Management Theory of Peter Drucker: Key Terms
By Chad Brooks | October 18, 2024
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How to Celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month
By Mona Bushnell | October 18, 2024

October is National Women's Small Business Month, which means it's time to celebrate women-owned businesses everywhere.

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Contingency Management Theory Explained
By Chad Brooks | October 17, 2024

Fred Fiedler's contingency theory says that there are many internal and external factors that can influence the optimum organizational structure.

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 Resources for Business Owners With Disabilities
By Julie Thompson | October 16, 2024

Learn about all the government programs and other initiatives available for business owners with disabilities.

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Best Business Podcasts of 2024
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2024

Podcasts are a great way for business owners and entrepreneurs to get business advice, learn about trends, and find inspiration. Check out our favorites.

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How to Write a Company History
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2024

A well-written company history on your website can do wonders in attracting customers to your brand. Here is how to write one.

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Business Decision-Making: Gut Instinct or Hard Data?
By Sean Peek | October 10, 2024

When it comes to business, your decisions matter. But it's important to recognize whether your choices are based on intuition or emotions.

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How to Run a Successful One-Person Business
By Bennett Conlin | October 07, 2024

You can create a successful, long-lasting one-person business, but you must overcome obstacles alone. Learn how to help your one-person business succeed.

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Industries That Take Full Advantage of the Subscription Business Model
By Kimberlee Leonard | October 07, 2024

See how specific industries have taken advantage of the subscription model. Learn subscription model benefits and tips for using it in your business.

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Regret Selling Your Company? Buy It Back Like BroBible’s Founders [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | October 04, 2024

BroBible publisher Brandon Wenerd explains how the male millennial lifestyle brand grew by staying true to itself.

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4 Simple Steps to Valuing Your Small Business
By Russell Smith | October 03, 2024

Calculating your business's value accurately is crucial if you want to sell it or seek investors. Learn four steps for calculating your business valuation.

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Would You Make It on Shark Tank? The Importance of Scalable Business Models
By Jamie Johnson | October 01, 2024

Scalability is a crucial factor in business growth and success. Learn the components of a scalable company and how to scale your business.

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8 Keys to Upscaling Your Business
By Asim Rais Siddiqui | October 01, 2024

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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14 Tools to Track Key Performance Indicators for Your Business
By Lauren Kubiak | October 01, 2024

Key performance indicators (KPIs) measure how effective your company is at achieving its goals. Learn how to find the right tools to track your business.

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Visualizing Success: How to Set Up Effective Quarterly Goals
By Julie Thompson | October 01, 2024

Breaking goals into small, actionable initiatives allows your employees and clients to become more productive over shorter time frames.

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Striking a Chord: The Hidden Business Lessons in These Hit Songs
By Mike Berner | September 26, 2024

Entrepreneurs and business owners can learn some valuable lessons from the lyrics of hit songs by Beyoncé, Frank Sinatra and more.

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Managing Resources: ERP Industry Trends That Impact the Bottom Line
By Mark Fairlie | September 26, 2024

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) helps businesses drive quality by recording and storing real-time business performance data. Learn ERP trends to watch.

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Business’s Carbon Footprint
By Michael Wood | September 25, 2024

Find out what a carbon footprint is, how to reduce your company's environmental impact and why it matters.

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Choosing the Best Pricing Model for Your Business: License vs. Subscription
By Jamie Johnson | September 25, 2024

Licenses and subscriptions are popular pricing models. Learn how licenses and subscriptions work and how to choose a pricing strategy for your business.

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Management Theory of Henri Fayol
By Sean Peek | September 25, 2024

Learn how small businesses can use Henri Fayol's management theory to improve management and increase efficiency.

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Important Things to Do After Your Trademark Is Registered
By Julie Thompson | September 25, 2024

Registering your trademark is the first step in protecting your brand. Learn what to do next to ensure you're handling the trademark process properly.

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How to Take a Vacation as a Small Business Owner
By Laura Spawn | September 24, 2024

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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Management Theory of Elton Mayo
By Sean Peek | September 24, 2024

Australian professor George Elton Mayo’s human relations theory can help your company build more productive and effective teams.

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Better Than Coffee: 10 Podcasts That Will Inspire Your Mornings
By Jamie Johnson | September 24, 2024

Here are the best podcasts that business owners should listen to for daily inspiration and entrepreneurial advice.

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How to Keep Your Business Out of Bankruptcy
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | September 17, 2024

Proper budgeting and cash flow management can help protect your business from bankruptcy. Learn the steps you can take to avoid it.

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8 Branches of Business Management
By Nicole Fallon | September 16, 2024

Business management helps a company function and achieve goals. Here's what you need to know about each of its eight main sectors.

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Starting an Advertising Agency
By Sean Peek | September 13, 2024

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.