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Strategy

No business can succeed without the right strategies in place for sales, marketing and more. Get expert tips and professional advice on the best methods to optimize your business practices so you can effectively target your ideal customer and grow your company at a steady pace.

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How to Keep Your Business Competitive
By Sean Peek | January 06, 2026

Follow these four strategies to beat your competitors in today's cutthroat business world.

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The Netflix Business Model: What to Learn From Netflix’s Industry Disruption
By Mark Fairlie | January 06, 2026

Netflix's digital disruption shows how embracing innovation, customer data and adaptability can help businesses outpace competitors and reshape industries.

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Should Your Business Customize Its Products?
By Jamie Johnson | January 05, 2026

Customized and personalized products are becoming popular as companies gain more access to consumer data. Here is what your business needs to know.

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Time for Change: When to Rebrand and How to Begin the Process
By Julie Thompson | January 05, 2026

Businesses rebrand for various reasons, including growth and new market outreach. Learn how to begin rebranding and what rebranding mistakes to avoid.

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How Your Product Packaging Can Win Buyers’ Hearts
By Julie Thompson | January 02, 2026

Find out how product packaging can win over customers, and get tips for successful packaging strategies.

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How to Attract Customers to Your Restaurant
By Jennifer Dublino | January 02, 2026

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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Discover the Unique Selling Proposition of Your Business
By Shane Barker | January 02, 2026

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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9 Elements of a Successful Financial Plan for a Small Business
By Jamie Johnson | January 02, 2026

Improve your chances of growth and success by covering these bases in your financial plan.

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How to Create a Sustainable Business Model
By Drew Hendricks | December 19, 2025

A sustainable business model is a top priority for SMBs. Learn how to build a sustainable business that benefits customers without jeopardizing the planet.

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Choosing the Best Pricing Model for Your Business: License vs. Subscription
By Jamie Johnson | December 18, 2025

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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How to Create a New Brand Image From Scratch
By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025

Creating a brand image is a crucial marketing task to establish a brand identity. Learn what's involved in a new brand image and branding do's and don'ts.

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Writing a Business Growth Plan
By Jennifer Dublino | December 16, 2025

Our step-by-step guide outlines what to include in your company's business growth plan and features expert advice from business strategy experts.

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9 Surefire Strategies to Help You Stand Out From the Competition
By Stella Morrison | December 16, 2025

Differentiating your brand from the competition gives you a competitive advantage. Learn ways to differentiate your product from the competition.

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The State of the B2B Sharing Economy
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 16, 2025

The sharing economy, also known as the peer-to-peer sharing economy, is a system where assets or services are shared between consumers.

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11 Ways to Drastically Cut Business Costs
By Katharine Paljug | December 04, 2025

Small businesses often have slim profit margins. Learn how to cut expenses to boost cash flow, invest in growth and lower prices without impacting revenue.

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Build a Brand That Attracts Gen Z and Millennial Customers
By Sean Peek | December 03, 2025

Check out these branding tips for business owners to connect with Generation Z and millennial consumers.

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8 Reasons Why the Cash-Only Model Doesn’t Work for Small Businesses
By Mark Fairlie | November 17, 2025

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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Brand Reputation: How to Protect Your No. 1 Asset
By Mark Fairlie | November 17, 2025

Your most valuable asset is your brand reputation. Learn how to protect it by keeping employees and customers happy and using reputation-management tools.

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How to Set a Price for Your Service
By Jennifer Dublino | November 17, 2025

Setting the proper prices for your services is one of the most crucial elements of business. Learn how to set fair and accurate prices for your services.

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Are You Telling the Right Story About Your Brand?
By Sean Peek | November 17, 2025

Learn how to identify and share the right story about your brand to usher in loyal consumers.

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8 Keys to Upscaling Your Business
By Asim Rais Siddiqui | November 14, 2025

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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9 Little-Known Ways to Network With Hospitality Industry Insiders
By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2025

Making contacts within the hospitality industry can create opportunities for your business. Learn how to start networking effectively.

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Write Your Way to a Win: Business Proposal 101
By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2025

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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Get It Together: 7 Quick Ways to Make Your Business More Organized
By Leah Zitter | October 21, 2025

Use these simple tricks to make your business more efficient with the minimum resources.

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Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Product Failure
By Jennifer Dublino | October 21, 2025

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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How Color Can Impact Your Restaurant
By Sean Peek | October 21, 2025

Red and yellow stimulate appetite, while blue suppresses hunger. Discover how color psychology affects restaurant sales, customer mood and dining duration.

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Time Crunch: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Prioritizing Your Tasks
By Jennifer Post | October 16, 2025

Entrepreneurs often find themselves overburdened with tasks. Learn how to allocate your time and prioritize your tasks.

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What Are Project Management Methodologies and Why Are They Important?
By Amanda Hoffman | October 14, 2025

Project management methodology offers a clear structure for organizing tasks, managing resources and keeping projects moving forward.

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What is the Pomodoro Technique? A Time Management Method for Business Productivity
By Skye Schooley | October 07, 2025

Learn how to implement the Pomodoro Technique in your small business. These 25-minute focus blocks prevent burnout and boost productivity.

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Think Like a Startup, Scale Like an Enterprise: Balancing the Best of Both Worlds
By Mark Fairlie | October 07, 2025

Think like a startup for innovation and agility, scale like an enterprise with systems and processes. Balance both approaches to drive sustainable growth.