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Spring cleaning tips for small businesses
Spring is a season of change: warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and more outdoor activities. The concept of spring cleaning — tackling important projects to freshen up a home — can also apply to...
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Executives should prioritize honesty and accessibility to earn brand...
Among the potential benefits of a long-standing, successful business is brand authenticity. Having a strong reputation for quality and original products, customer service and the overall mission can...
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Challenges remain for women starting a small business
When it comes to starting a small business, challenges are everywhere. In the early stages, crucial efforts like seeking funding can be major mountains to climb. For women entrepreneurs, these...
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Introverts in leadership roles bring focus, listening skills
There are all kinds of stereotypes in business, including that of chief executives. Some may instantly conjure the image of highly successful, gregarious and confident leaders, who worked their way up...
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National Small Business Week brings opportunities for entrepreneurs to learn...
The annual National Small Business Week is April 29 through May 5, and features a variety of educational activities led by the U.S. Small Business Administration. There’s a lot to acknowledge when it...
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Self-awareness is essential in business leadership
Of all the skills an executive needs to successfully lead a business, self-awareness ranks near the top of the list. Leaders who have an understanding of their own emotions, personality, strengths and...
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Small business lessons from summer blockbusters
The summer movie season got an early start this year with the April 27 release of Avengers: Infinity War. The latest in the Marvel franchise has already cleared more than $450 million in less than two...
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Executive coaching can help CEOs navigate the twists and turns of business
By the time a rising business leader reaches the CEO level, he or she will likely have had plenty of mentors, supporters and advisers along the way. But even at the loftiest heights in business,...
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Venture capital could be an answer for startup founders
An entrepreneur can go in a number of different directions in raising money to launch a business, or in building a fledgling operation into something bigger. One option that can be worth exploring is...
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Life after getting fired: Executives can get their careers back on track
There is no question that getting fired can be a life-changing moment. It can turn someone’s world upside down. The daily routine, the interactions, the successes, the stresses and the paycheck are...
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Graduation speeches can provide inspiration for small business owners
Graduation season brings out all sorts of notable commencement speakers, including celebrities, business leaders, politicians and athletes. Some put on displays that audience members will likely never...
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Executives should focus on prioritizing work-life balance
The balance between work life and personal life is among the most challenging aspects of being a professional. Achievement and advancement often come with heavy workloads and long hours, and our...
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Small business owners can focus on creative promotions and internal processes...
Summer officially begins on Thursday, June 21, though many of us have been in summer mode for weeks with rising temperatures and kids getting out of school. This time of year often includes vacation...
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A strong sense of ethics is vital for CEOs to lead a successful business
Heightened levels of public attention and analysis come with the territory for CEOs. This high-profile visibility makes it even more important for leaders to have a strong sense of ethics, and to be...
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Words of wisdom from the founding fathers can give entrepreneurs a boost
The Fourth of July is naturally one of the most patriotic days of the year, full of family cookouts, festive events and fireworks shows. By honoring the day when the Declaration of Independence was...
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Minorities face numerous challenges on the path to the C-suite
It only takes a quick look at the Fortune 500 to see that there are still significant challenges for minority executives in business. Just three black CEOs lead these highly successful companies:...
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Community and competition are key factors in finding the right location for a...
Anyone who has bought a house or had other real estate dealings has likely heard the familiar phrase “location, location, location.” The quality of the area where a residence sits is tied to the home’s...
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Executive coaching can help CEOs navigate the twists and turns of business
By the time a rising business leader reaches the CEO level, he or she will likely have had plenty of mentors, supporters and advisers along the way. But even at the loftiest heights in business,...
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Venture capital could be an answer for startup founders
An entrepreneur can go in a number of different directions in raising money to launch a business, or in building a fledgling operation into something bigger. One option that can be worth exploring is...
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Life after getting fired: Executives can get their careers back on track
There is no question that getting fired can be a life-changing moment. It can turn someone’s world upside down. The daily routine, the interactions, the successes, the stresses and the paycheck are...
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