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Analyzing overhead costs is vital in a business’ early stages
When a dream of owning a small business comes into view, the little details likely play a small role, if any. But as a plan comes together, those little details can become big issues. Overhead costs —...
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Path to opportunity: Put a premium on business innovation
Innovation is an essential part of a business continuing to move forward. The form that this can take may vary, from using new technology to developing new products to creating more efficient processes...
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Give thanks for the benefits of owning a small business
With Thanksgiving upon us this week, it’s a good time for small business owners to stop and consider the benefits of their entrepreneurial efforts. There are plenty of reasons to be thankful for having...
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Keep employees motivated during the holiday season
Positive vibes and fun events go hand-in-hand with the holiday season. It can also be a time when employees find themselves distracted at work, and perhaps looking ahead to some vacation time at year’s...
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Startups and self-reliance: The benefits of bootstrapping
A prospective small business owner may get lost in the array of possible funding options: grants, bank loans, microloans, angel investors, venture capital, and crowdfunding. And then there’s...
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Announcement: David Kiger honored as a top business leader in Dallas-Fort Worth
David Kiger was named one of the most powerful business leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth by D CEO, the award-winning business publication of D Magazine. The 2018 edition of the Dallas 500 issue features...
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Giving back: The small business benefits of being charitable
Gratitude can be a powerful thing. As we head into Christmas and New Year’s, the festive nature of the season can help us realize all that we have — including family, friends and employment — and to be...
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CEOs can start the year off right with new goals and resolutions
Let’s face it: Many of us don’t have the greatest track record when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. Despite our best intentions, we often stumble in our desires to get fit, save money, read more —...
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New year, new plan: It’s a good time for small business owners to tackle...
The promise of a new year can give us an opportunity for a fresh start. One way that small business owners can get on the right track for 2018 is to examine better ways to get organized. A 2016 survey...
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Executives can improve communication by emphasizing candor
Communication plays an enormous role in a business’ potential success. Regardless of the quality of products or services that a company provides, the chances for a bright future are weakened if...
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Help wanted: How small business owners can bring in the right support team
The early days of a small business may be filled with a mix of excitement and chaos. For many people with the entrepreneurial spirit and drive, the freedom of owning a business can be a thrilling...
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From the gridiron to the corner office: Football lessons in leadership
The Super Bowl matchup is set, and fans of the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles are giddy in anticipation of the big game on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis. Football brings excitement and drama, and...
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Trend spotting: What small business owners can look for in 2018
New small business owners may find themselves so consumed by the day-to-day operations and the efforts required in leading such an endeavor that taking time for future planning may seem next to...
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CEO tips: What millennials are looking for from business leaders
Generation gaps are a constant in our culture. As a new generation rises in influence, its tastes and preferences often conflict with older generations. In business, this can translate to a variety of...
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Word of mouth is a prime marketing tool for small business owners
One of the bigger challenges in a small business’ early days is attracting attention. If marketing and advertising budgets are small — or nonexistent — the business is at an immediate disadvantage. Yet...
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Social media can help CEOs engage with a wider audience
The wide-ranging impact that social media has had on American culture in the past decade is remarkable. It’s naturally a big deal in business, and a potential avenue for CEOs to promote their...
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Olympic athletes offer smart lessons for small business owners
The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang have come to an end. Regardless of what countries dominated the medal count, the achievements by Olympians across the globe can serve as inspiration for all...
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CEOs face steep challenges in turning a business around
The ups and downs of business can be unpredictable, and the downs are often unforgiving. Any business, from a mom-and-pop shop to an international corporation, can suddenly find itself in turmoil. When...
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Small business owners should focus on simplicity in early stages
For prospective small business owners, getting a new company off the ground may seem to be an intensely complicated endeavor. Though there’s no question that the process can be long and detailed —...
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Leadership development benefits executives and employees
The corner office may be a long way away from an entry-level cubicle, in distance and in prestige. But executives that put a premium on developing new leaders can strengthen their overall business....
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