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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10 Email Marketing Tips and Tricks to Keep up Your Sleeve
May 21, 2021With 87% of B2B and 79% of B2C marketers using email, it’s no secret that it can be a great marketing tool for your business. But if you’re not using emails to your advantage and optimizing them as much as possible, your business could be missing out on new customers, additional sales, and more. To […]
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Rockstar? CEO? Founder? Here are 11 Small Business Owner Titles to Consider
April 30, 2021Owning your own business may have you feeling like a superstar, but is that the title you want for yourself? Maybe you want to keep it classic and choose CEO. Or, perhaps you want to be a bit more modern and pick Founder. Is your business creative and edgy? You can elect to use a […]
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Need a Buzzworthy Gift? Wink Boutique Has You Covered
April 29, 2021For our April spotlight, we spoke with Brittany Parker, owner of Wink Boutique.
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8 Small Business Tools You Need to Streamline Operations
April 20, 2021Small businesses are the lifeblood of any economy. Over 90% of the business population represents the small to medium enterprise (SME) population. Yet while SMEs make up a large portion of business owner shares, GDP, and economic activity, most of them struggle.
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Think Small—Small Business, That Is. What Is Considered a Small Business?
April 9, 2021When running a business, size can make a big difference. If you think you have a small business, you need to know what the government considers “small.” So, what is considered a small business by the federal government? Well, the small business definition depends on the federal agency. Read on to learn what is a […]
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Crown Community Garden Grows Produce, Flowers—and a Community
March 26, 2021For our March spotlight, we spoke with Jon Kehl, owner of Crown Community Garden.
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Workplace Trends: Modernize Your Business for Success
March 19, 2021All in all, 2020 was a doozy of a year. The new decade brought with it a number of new workplace trends for many employers, including new sanitary needs, social distancing, and even a transition to work-from-home options. Here’s how you can use workplace trends to remain competitive.
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Got Conflict? Here’s How to Keep the Peace in a Family-run Business
March 12, 2021A whopping 90% of businesses in the United States are family-owned or controlled. And if you fall into the 90%, you know how challenging it can be to keep the peace while running a family business. From minor disputes to full-on squabbles, the last thing you want to do is ignore family problems if they […]
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5 Problems That Cause Unnecessary Workplace Drama
February 26, 2021Conflict in the workplace costs employers roughly $359 billion in paid hours each year. Yes, you read that right—$359 billion. But, what kinds of problems are causing businesses billions of dollars per year? We’ve pinpointed the main problems that cause unnecessary workplace drama. Read on to learn what problems you should keep your eyes peeled […]
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