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The small-business benefits of going paperless
The concept of a paperless office can sound downright strange. For many people in business, paper has been a constant, and a typical reaction might be, “Of course there’s paper. Documents must be...
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CEOs can find success with the power of passion
To reach the level of CEO, a certain level of passion is required. Beyond work ethic, expertise, communication skills and leadership abilities, having a strong desire to excel is essential. A...
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Entrepreneurs can celebrate business independence and freedom
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, it’s a good time to celebrate independence in business. The freedom involved is a primary reason why entrepreneurs go out on a limb to create their own...
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Leadership is vital in times of mistakes
Mistakes are inevitable in business, from entry-level employees all the way to the corner office. For business leaders, the methods used in handling a major misstep are crucial in maintaining strong...
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Entrepreneurs can look to angel investors for potential funding
An enormous first step for getting a small business off the ground is exploring all funding options. Self-financing can be a difficult prospect, and a traditional bank loan is no longer necessarily the...
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CEOs can inspire employees with a collaborative approach to business
The spirit of collaboration can have wide-ranging benefits in business. All too often, business leaders and managers can get stuck in “silo” mode, focusing solely on a narrow set of tasks and goals,...
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Self-confidence, mentors and passion can help women with small business dreams
There are encouraging signs for women looking to start a small business. Take the results from American Express’ OPEN Forum 2016 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report. Among the results: Businesses...
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Toxic CEOs can lead to chaos in business
The word “toxic” may be the worst possible one to associate with a business leader. It immediately paints a picture of an extreme lack of leadership, self-centered interests and negative or unethical...
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From back to school to the holidays, small businesses can get a head start on...
There’s a moment that strikes many of us in the fall, usually around October or perhaps even earlier, as we enter grocery or department stores: “The Christmas stuff is already out.” Scoff if you will...
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Bringing in big data calls for careful CEO guidance
The rise of “big data” has shown that there is value in diving deep into analytics to find ways to improve a business. For those that have yet to experiment with it, however, big data may still seem...
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Back to school: Small business owners can benefit from continuing education
The back-to-school season is wrapping up, but the annual rush of children meeting their teachers, gathering school supplies and learning new things may inspire a lingering thought for some...
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Business leaders can learn from ‘Game of Thrones’
The hit HBO show Game of Thrones is one of television’s biggest success stories. It has created millions of obsessed fans and inspired deep analysis of the plot twists and how they relate to author...
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Microloans offer a way to get small businesses off the ground
The dream of owning a small business can come with a hefty price tag. Where that money comes from is one of the first key challenges of entrepreneurship. One avenue that could be an answer is...
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Positive habits put executives on a brighter path
Positive thinking can be a powerful thing for anyone in business. But a sunny, optimistic point of view can slip away during the day-to-day grind, under the combination of stress, packed schedules and...
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Make cybersecurity a priority in a small business’ early stages
New small business owners have a long list of hurdles to overcome in the early stages. These can be complicated times, so avoiding a cybersecurity mess wouldn’t necessarily rank at the top of the...
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Curiosity is a key to success for CEOs
Of all the characteristics of a strong business leader, curiosity might not be among the top things that instantly come to mind. And yet it does come up from well-established CEOs. An example, from a...
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Small business tips: Taking the next steps toward growth
The challenges in a small business’ early stages can be overwhelming. Startup funding, developing a business plan, bringing in talent and creating a winning marketing and sales formula are just a few...
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The power of empowerment: CEOs can help employees to become leaders
Leadership in any business begins with the boss. Executives that encourage and empower employees to become leaders can develop a strong team at all levels, and therefore increase the chances to be...
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Scary movies, smart lessons: Small business tips from scary flicks
Halloween is right around the corner, and with it come haunted houses, trick-or-treating and scary movies. Small business owners can capitalize on this time of year with related activities including...
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Under pressure: CEOs must face constant hurdles
When it comes to pressure and challenges, CEOs often have a hefty load. Though some stresses are universal, executives may feel an additional burden to transcend every issue for the good of the...
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