May 30, 2019
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Leaders of America’s fastest growing companies on when and where they’re most likely to get their next big idea. Great ideas can come when you least expect it–riding the train, cooking dinner, watering your plants. For some leaders, however, the best ideas seem to emerge from particular patterns. Here, Inc. tapped some of the CEOs of America’s fastest-growing companies to […]
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May 09, 2019
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What does it take for a small business to achieve success? Whether you’re already in business, or preparing to start a business, it takes hard work, tenacity and drive to achieve a high level of success. Lori Greiner, star shark of ABC’s Shark Tank says, “Entrepreneurs are willing to work 80 hours a week to […]
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Feb 14, 2019
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We celebrate President’s Day in honor of George Washington, the first US President, who was born on February 22, 1732. Washington was one of Founding Fathers of the US, and he presided over the convention that drafted the Constitution. Like so many other Presidents that have come after him George Washington was not just […]
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Jan 03, 2019
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As the startup grows beyond the founders, the firm’s culture becomes a direct extension of the entrepreneur’s personality Elizabeth Kim once remarked, “We struggle through 10,000 joys and 10,000 sorrows in our lives”. Perhaps he forgot to add that being an entrepreneur will subject you to an additional 10,000 set of emotions. From a journey […]
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Dec 19, 2018
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The holidays are a time for reflection, for growth, for gratitude, and for renewing our commitment to our goals with fresh vigor. Beyond the consumptive tizzy of presents and pies, and the familiar flurry of family and friends that accompany Chanukah, Christmas, and New Year’s — it is helpful to remember to take some time to be […]
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Oct 25, 2018
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“I don’t ‘deal’ with people. I ‘work’ with people,” says Steve Browne, executive director of HR for LaRosa’s, Inc. And managers need a similar mindset. Just about every company has at least one: that exceptional manager, the one that everyone on the team likes and respects. Their team not only performs well, but also genuinely […]
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Oct 04, 2018
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Instagram’s meteoric rise continues, dwarfing the stagnant growth rates of Snapchat and Facebook. Recently, Instagram announced that it has reached 1 billion monthly active users, after passing 800 million in September 2017 with 500 million daily users. So how can you use this platform to your advantage as a small business? Contrary to popular belief, […]
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Aug 23, 2018
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These tips can help contractors manage cash flow There are few things more stressful than late payments and the cash-flow problems they inevitably create. A whopping 88 percent of contractors say they have to wait longer than 30 days for payments, with 46 percent using business or personal savings and lines of credit to cover […]
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Aug 02, 2018
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Getting the word out about your business can be tough, particularly if you don’t know how to effectively reach out and then keep the momentum going once you get some coverage. So how can you make the most of the positive attention you do get and parlay it into more customers and sales? This the […]
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Jul 25, 2018
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Don’t let negative beliefs hold you back. Everyone wants to be a winner in business and in life. But success isn’t just something that will come your way without a little work. If you really want to get ahead, there are certain practices you need to put into place. To truly succeed in business, you […]
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