Are You Financially Ready to Start Your Own Business?

When starting a business, you need to get a good picture of your financial needs and resources. Check if you are financially ready to start a business.

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10 Ways to Energize Your Email Marketing

Email marketing has grown tremendously and it can benefit your business substantially. Learn 10 ways you can energize your email marketing campaign

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How to Survive Working with a Partner

Working with a partner, be they family members or friends has advantages and disadvantages. Learn how to work with a partner smoothly and efficiently.

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13 Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

Are you wasting money in your marketing efforts? Are you marketing your small business the wrong way? Learn the 13 marketing mistakes that you need to avoid

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Grants: Free Money for Your Business?

You've seen ads about government grants being "free money" available to business owners. Is there really free money available for entrepreneurs?

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How to Overcome Objections and Close the Sale

When selling, the first orders you may receive are “get out and stay out!” Get sales tips on how to overcome objections and close the deal with the customer.

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What Qualifies for a Home Office Tax Deduction?

If your home qualifies for a tax deduction, what qualifies for a home office tax deduction? Here are expenses you can deduct for the use of a home office.

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Customer Service: How to Knock the Socks Off Your Customers

An essential skill for entrepreneurs is keeping customers and fostering loyalty. Learn 8 customer service strategies that can knock the socks off your customers

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How to Create a Winning Ad Campaign

Many ads “miss the boat” in terms of generating a sale. Know the components of an effective technique in crafting ad campaigns for small businesses.

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Closing Loops: 7 Keys to Small Business Success

What is the secret to small business success? According to the book “Loops: The Seven Keys to Small Business Success," success is all about closing loops – the right loops.

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What Investors Want Before Funding a Business

Getting an investor to fund your business is not easy.Understand what investors want and what they are looking for in a business before investing.

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Tips on Lowering Your Health Care Costs

One of the drawbacks of self-employment is the high cost of health insurance. Learn the strategies to help you reduce the cost of your health care coverage.

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