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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.

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How To Protect Your Startup With Insurance

Sean X | Aug 14, 2020

Finding success as a startup can be difficult. Most founders start their businesses with a desire to bring real innovation to their chosen fields. However, they meet a wide variety of challenges and risks from the get-go, and the margin for success can be slim.

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Authenticity in Business: 7 Strategies to Become the Real McCoy

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Jun 19, 2020

On a scale of 1 – 10, how authentic is your business? Are you honest, transparent, and real? Does it matter? Absolutely, it does. Authenticity in business can make all the difference between leading the charge and playing catch-up.

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How to Write a Company Description for a Business Plan

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Jun 12, 2020

Nobody does what you do better than you, but … what is it that you do again? You might have trouble describing your business in one sentence or find yourself at a loss for words when writing a company description. Knowing how to write a company description for a business plan helps you communicate with […]

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Finding the Courage to Start a Business Once and for All

Maria Tanski-Phillips | May 29, 2020

Starting a business is no walk in the park. It takes loads of passion, determination, and … guts. But, how do you find the courage to take such a big leap and start your own venture? Read on to learn how to find the courage to start a business and signs it’s time to make […]

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How to Take Your Home-based Business Into an Office

Meredith Wood | Feb 28, 2020

For many, operating a business from home is a convenient and enjoyable way to make a living. No wonder there are nearly 15 million home businesses in the U.S. alone—that’s half of all businesses in the country.

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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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The Perfect Name for Your Business Is Out There—Here’s How to Find It

Grant Polachek | Oct 18, 2019

Finding the perfect business name is a key part that all entrepreneurs should focus on when they are launching a brand. It is typically the first aspect of the business that potential customers will interact with. A name will help people learn about your business as well as your mission and values. It should attract […]

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Cast Your Vision With a Vision Statement

Mike Kappel | Jun 15, 2018

You’re the leader of your business. The visionary. The person in charge. The “Big Cheese.” Your business (and employees) will go in whatever direction you point it. So, it’s your job to cast the vision you have for your company. When it comes down to it, your business’s success depends on the vision you set […]

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