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The Basics of Venture Capital Financing

If you’ve come up with a great business idea, but don’t have the money to bring it to market, it may feel like you’re left with few funding options. Banks aren’t interested in loaning to startups that have yet to make any money, and most people don’t have family or friends who are wealthy enough […]

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6 Benefits of Adding Cryptocurrency as a Payment Option For Your Business

Within less than 10 years, cryptocurrency has evolved from a shadowy world ruled by high-risk speculation and dark-web devotees to one of the hottest trends in both investment and business. And the technology behind digital currency, known as blockchain, is itself experiencing booming popularity. Indeed, blockchain is heralded by some as the most significant technological […]

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Gain Instant Recognition, Respect, and Reputation With a Killer Logo

When launching a startup, one of your most pressing matters is getting your company’s name and identity out there—and having people remember it. But in many industries, getting your business recognized among a sea of competitors can be a daunting task. Like it or not, your company’s success and failure could be largely a matter […]

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3 Critical But Often-Overlooked Metrics Businesses Should Track

As a business owner, you’re likely monitoring a number of key performance indicators (KPI) to determine how well your company is doing. And if you’re launching a new business, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the importance of KPIs. Whether related to your financials, advertising, turnover, and/or website traffic, these metrics can be a great way to […]

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Tips for Increasing a Small Business’ Online Presence

In today’s digital-everything world, nearly every business—no matter how small—has some degree of online presence. Some, like e-commerce shops, may operate completely online, while even brick and mortar businesses likely have a website and Facebook account. However, unless you’re an online-marketing guru, building your business’ online presence can be challenging. Here we’ll offer valuable tips […]

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Wellness Programs Boost Employee Health and Happiness—and Your Bottom Line

Business owners who launch workplace health and wellness programs can enjoy a wide-range of valuable benefits, not just for their employees, but for the entire company. Outside of a healthier and happier team, such programs can also increase productivity, save money, and even enhance your brand’s image among current and prospective employees. If you’re looking […]

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4 Reasons Why an Entrepreneurial Retreat is Just What You Need Right Now

For many entrepreneurs, being a “workaholic” is the default status. Though such drive and dedication can be positive in short bursts, in the long run it leads to stagnation, burnout, and worse. Just as experts advise us to step away from what we’re working on for short breaks throughout the day to maximize creativity, the […]

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4 Cryptocurrency Risks and Scams and How to Navigate Them — Part 2

Last week, we shared the first part of our series on cryptocurrency risks and scams, and if you haven’t read it yet, you can do so here. In part two, we discuss two more common traps for business owners to be wary of in their digital currency dealings. If you are considering using cryptocurrency as […]

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4 Cryptocurrency Risks and Scams and How to Navigate Them — Part 1

Cryptocurrency is one of the hottest topics in today’s business sector. The first and most well-known cryptocurrency was Bitcoin. Launched in 2009, Bitcoin went from something only computer geeks and hackers talked about to a global phenomenon that’s transformed how the entire world views money. As of November 2017, a single Bitcoin was worth more […]

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Taking That Leap: How Emotional Intelligence Can Create Business Success

Working for yourself comes with many benefits. But it can also throw you into unfamiliar territory, financially and emotionally. Taking that leap into entrepreneurship doesn’t just require a business plan and funding, it takes emotional intelligence – the capability to recognize and work productively with your own emotions and those of others. In fact, this […]

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Lessons in Business Success from the World of the Best in Family Business

Family businesses tend to bring to mind small mom and pop enterprises that make a profit but aren’t necessarily industry leaders. True, you can find mom and pop at the helm in many family owned and operated businesses. But an analysis done by Boston Consulting Group found family controlled businesses account for more than 30% […]

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