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What Does Your Brand Say About You as a Freelancer?

Kristi Carignan | Mar 11, 2022

Building a brand as a freelancer is a powerful way to gain recognition and make yourself memorable.

  • Entrepreneur
  • Small Business
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What’s the Average Age to Start a Business? The Answer May Surprise You

Maria Tanski-Phillips | Jan 28, 2022

Some people believe that the younger you are when starting a business, the more likely you are to see success. Others may sway the other way and believe that the older and wiser you are when starting a business, the better. Regardless of how old you are when you become an entrepreneur, starting a business […]

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  • Tips
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10 Common Small Business Mistakes Owners Make When Starting Out

Maria Tanski-Phillips | Sep 10, 2021

Part of being a business owner (and being human) is making mistakes along the way. Blunders happen to the best of the best, and learning from them can help you grow as an entrepreneur. And chances are, you’re not the only one making business mistakes. In fact, there are a whole bunch of common mistakes […]

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The Bad Review Blues: Do’s and Don’ts of Responding

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Jul 09, 2021

Great. You got a negative online review that’s now readable by everyone—current and potential customers alike. Before hastily typing out a response you may regret later, learn how to respond to a bad review. You just may be able to turn the situation into a marketing opportunity and keep the disgruntled customer.    

  • Entrepreneur
  • Marketing
  • Small Business
  • Tips
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Can You Run a Business Out of an Apartment or Other Rented Property?

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Jun 01, 2021

Maybe you had a commercial property for your business and closed it up to work out of your home and save on overhead. Or, perhaps you’re just starting out and want to set up a home-based business and see how things go. But, what if you rent? Can you run a business out of an […]

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  • Small Business
  • Startup
  • Tips
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9 Entrepreneur Habits Holding You Back from Business Success

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Dec 11, 2020

New Year’s resolutions are all about cutting out bad habits. Making yourself healthier. Pushing yourself. Bettering yourself. Making yourself happier. But why reserve these types of resolutions for January 1? Why not identify bad habits and cut them out whenever you can?

  • Entrepreneur
  • Productivity
  • Small Business
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Partnership Dissolution: What You Need to Know

Stewart Dunlop | Nov 22, 2019

If you started a business as a partnership, both partners probably had high hopes and big dreams. You might have been imagining making it big, or at least doing something that you loved with your life.

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  • Small Business
  • Startup
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7 Things Small Business Owners Should Prep to Ensure Funding Success

Meredith Wood | Jan 25, 2019

Small business owners know the value of preparation. Planning ahead is second nature to entrepreneurs, who are always thinking about the next step in their businesses. When it comes to business financing, preparation is key.

  • Entrepreneur
  • Small Business
  • Tips
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Learn the personal characteristics needed to become a great leader in your business.

8 Essential Personal Characteristics for Leading Your Business to Success

Mike Kappel | Jun 22, 2018

This column was originally published on Entrepreneur.com on 6/30/2017. People always want to know what makes a good leader. It’s normally because they’re trying to become a leader, or they’re trying to find a leader to work for their company.

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  • Small Business
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