Where to Turn When Severe Weather HitsWhere to Turn When Severe Weather Hits

Where to Turn When Severe Weather Hits

If a severe weather event—such as a tornado, hurricane, flood or blizzard—damages or disrupts your business, time is money. You…

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12 Ways to Improve Your Cash Flow12 Ways to Improve Your Cash Flow

12 Ways to Improve Your Cash Flow

Managing cash flow is the lifeblood of every small business. Your work may reward you in ways that aren’t about…

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Weird, Wild, and Wacky Ways People Have Quit JobsWeird, Wild, and Wacky Ways People Have Quit Jobs

Weird, Wild, and Wacky Ways People Have Quit Jobs

Steven Slater was having a bad day. The JetBlue flight attendant had just been struck by a piece of falling…

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10 Ideas to Grow Your Small Business in Uncertain Times10 Ideas to Grow Your Small Business in Uncertain Times

10 Ideas to Grow Your Small Business in Uncertain Times

Every small business goes through rough patches where business growth sometimes must take a back seat to "just getting by".…

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Small Business Tax Write-Offs & TipsSmall Business Tax Write-Offs & Tips

Small Business Tax Write-Offs & Tips

[This article has been updated to reflect the new tax law that went into effect on January 1, 2018] Every…

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7-Step Guide to Taking Calculated Risks7-Step Guide to Taking Calculated Risks

7-Step Guide to Taking Calculated Risks

The economic downturn of 2008 and its aftermath – a difficult era for businesses of all sizes. Its effects are…

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5 Creative Ways to Give Thanks to Your Customers and Employees5 Creative Ways to Give Thanks to Your Customers and Employees

5 Creative Ways to Give Thanks to Your Customers and Employees

’Tis the season to be thankful and express our gratitude to others. Thanks extended regularly can generate good will and…

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6 Customer Loyalty Tips for Your Small Business6 Customer Loyalty Tips for Your Small Business

6 Customer Loyalty Tips for Your Small Business

Loyalty programs are seemingly everywhere these days. Visit any consumer business—whether it's a coffee shop, a clothing store or a…

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How Much Should You Pay Your Employees?How Much Should You Pay Your Employees?

How Much Should You Pay Your Employees?

All your hard work has paid off. Your small business is a success. You’re in the black. You’re email inbox…

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What to Do With Employees Calling in Sick Too OftenWhat to Do With Employees Calling in Sick Too Often

What to Do With Employees Calling in Sick Too Often

Employees say the darndest things when they call in sick. "A bear is in my yard and I’m afraid to…

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