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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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Don’t Fret! Here Are the Top 10 Concerns of Small Business Owners

Maria Tanski-Phillips | Nov 13, 2020

As a business owner, you pour your heart and soul into your company. But along with that passion and drive typically come plenty of worries. How am I going to juggle all of my responsibilities? What if my business doesn’t survive another year? If you’re fretting, you’re not alone. Read on to learn the top […]

  • Small Business
  • Tips
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7 Not-so-tricky Tips for Starting a Business, from Successful Small Business Owners

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Oct 30, 2020

What’s the magic formula for business success? Well (cue incorrect buzzer noise from game show), there isn’t one. But there are tips for starting a business that you can use to reach your unique business success formula.

  • Small Business
  • Startup
  • Tips
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I Hate Raising Prices!

Mike Kappel | Oct 16, 2020

After 30+ years in business, my companies have developed a reputation for having low prices. We may not be the rock-bottom lowest-priced vendor, but the price that we charge our customers for the value we provide them is always unmatched by our competitors. Here’s why we deliberately keep our prices low and avoid price increases […]

  • Small Business
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How to Come up With an Executive Development Game Plan

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Oct 16, 2020

Strong leaders help carry a business toward success by reducing turnover and boosting profits. Poor leaders? Not so much. In fact, bad managers cost businesses billions of dollars annually. This is why executive development is oh-so important in businesses of all sizes.

  • Employee Management
  • Small Business
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Small Business Saturday 2020 Is a Big Deal All Year Long

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Oct 09, 2020

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday (SBS) is a staple in the post-Thanksgiving shopping weekend. But for Small Business Saturday 2020, things may look a little different.

  • Marketing
  • Small Business
  • Tips
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5 Reasons Why Employee Wellness Programs Fail

Nissar Ahamed | Sep 25, 2020

In today’s hyper-competitive talent market, it’s increasingly difficult for employers to attract, engage, and retain employees. Based on a 2018 survey, one in two employees would like to experience a greater focus on well-being at their company, which includes physical, psychological, and financial wellness. With this, it is unsurprising that wellness programs at work and […]

  • Employee Management
  • Small Business
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6 Ideas for Improving Company Culture and Bettering Your Workplace

Maria Tanski-Phillips | Sep 18, 2020

Your company culture says a lot about your small business. A good workplace culture can help you retain top talent and grow your business. But, poor company culture can leave you with high turnover rates and low employee morale.

  • Small Business
  • Tips
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Combating Remote Employee Isolation During the Coronavirus Era

Maria Tanski-Phillips | Sep 11, 2020

The coronavirus has brought on a lot of “new normals,” one of which is remote work. With more employees working from home now than ever, employee isolation and loneliness are on the rise. To help your workforce combat employee isolation while working remotely, learn how to prevent it and the signs to look out for.

  • Employee Management
  • Small Business
  • Tips
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