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Discover the Unique Selling Proposition of Your Business
By Shane Barker | March 22, 2023

Without a unique selling proposition, you have nothing that distinguishes your company. Learn how to create an effective USP for your business.

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How Businesses Are Marketing Green Innovation
By Julie Thompson | March 20, 2023

Learn how your company can improve the environment while using eco-friendly consciousness as a marketing tactic.

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How to Write a Company History
By Skye Schooley | March 20, 2023

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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Welcome to America: What Non-Residents Need to Consider When Forming a Company in the U.S.
By Sean Peek | March 20, 2023

Non-U.S. residents can form a business in the United States, but there are a few things they need to consider. Learn what with this guide.

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Elevating Expectations: 5 Ways Product Quality Affects Your Brand
By Sammi Caramela | March 16, 2023

Ensuring your products are high quality is crucial to your business's bottom line. Learn how to create products that meet user standards.

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How to Learn From Your Failures: 4 Valuable Lessons
By Thomas Griffin | March 09, 2023

Failure is inevitable as an entrepreneur, so it’s important to develop a healthy attitude about it. Here are four lessons you can learn from failing.

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Reinventing Performance Management: A Deloitte Case Study
By Ott Jõgi | March 06, 2023

A changing business landscape means annual performance reviews aren't going to cut it. Here's how you reinvent performance management.

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Would You Make It on ‘Shark Tank’? The Importance of Scalable Business Models
By Jamie Johnson | March 06, 2023

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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Managing Resources: ERP Industry Trends That Impact Bottom Line
By Mark Fairlie | March 06, 2023

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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Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Product Failure
By Jennifer Dublino | March 01, 2023

What pitfalls cause most products to fail? Learn about these common traps so you can avoid mistakes and a failed product launch.

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10 Proven Tips for Young Entrepreneurs to Start Off Strong
By Jennifer Dublino | February 22, 2023

Many people dream of starting their own company, but not all entrepreneurs are successful. Get a good start in your business-owning career with these tips.

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Striking a Chord: The Hidden Business Lessons in These Hit Songs
By Mike Berner | February 22, 2023

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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Management Theory of Henry Gantt
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023
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The Management Theory of Peter Drucker: Key Terms
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023
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Management Theory of Henri Fayol
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

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

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8 Branches of Business Management
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

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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8 Reasons Why the Cash-Only Model Doesn’t Work for Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | February 21, 2023

Customers want payment options, making the cash-only model inconvenient. If your business doesn't accept credit cards, here are eight reasons you should.

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Important Things to Do After Your Trademark Is Registered
By Julie Thompson | February 21, 2023

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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What Is ERP Software, and How Can It Increase Efficiency?
By Jamie Johnson | February 21, 2023

Find out how ERP software can help you efficiently manage the most important operations of your business.

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Never Giving Up: 9 Successful Entrepreneurs Who Failed at Least Once 
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Learn how some of the most successful entrepreneurs bounced back from rejection – and how you can too.

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Better Than Coffee: 10 Podcasts That Will Inspire Your Mornings
By Jamie Johnson | February 21, 2023

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

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Is It Time to Shift to the Holacratic Workplace?
By Genia Stevens | February 21, 2023

In a holacratic workplace, there's no traditional leadership hierarchy; team members assume multiple roles. Learn if holacracy is right for your business.

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Industries That Take Full Advantage of the Subscription Business Model
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

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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7 Reasons Every Entrepreneur Needs a Branded Email Address
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Don't use personal or generic email addresses for your startup. Learn why you need a branded email address for your business communications.

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Business Decision-Making: Gut Instinct or Hard Data?
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

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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4 Ways Small Businesses Empower Their Communities
By Mark Fairlie | February 21, 2023

Learn how small businesses strengthen communities, and get ideas for meaningful community partnerships.

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4 Simple Steps to Valuing Your Small Business
By Russell Smith | February 21, 2023

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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Outgrowing Your Office Space? Should You Lease or Buy?
By Karina Fabian | February 21, 2023

When you need a new office space for your construction firm, should you lease or buy? Learn the pros and cons of each.

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Choosing the Best Pricing Model for Your Business: License vs. Subscription
By Jamie Johnson | February 21, 2023

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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Buy Local: Why Small Business Owners Must Practice What They Preach
By Jennifer Post | February 21, 2023

You've asked your customers to buy local, and you should too. Here's why your local B2B purchases have a positive ripple effect on the SMB community.