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Dentists as small businesses have big economic impact
February is National Children’s Dental Month, an annual event when the American Dental Association (ADA) and its membership promote the importance of good dental health in children as well as in...
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Small business optimists may need a dose of pessimism
For years you’ve probably been told by teachers, coaches and parents that optimism was one of the key ingredients to happiness and success. In fact, common wisdom has always been that optimistic people...
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Small businesses selling in China: Tough but doable
A lot of people think China is the next frontier of commerce for big companies and small businesses alike. A recent article on wsj.com referred to the opportunity there for American companies as a ‘big...
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It’s a good restaurant, but is it a great business?
For anyone’s who’s ever lived the saying, ‘Opening a restaurant is the easy part; the real challenge is making money at it,’ we found a great article on restaurantowner.com, How to Turn Your Good...
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Trends unfolding in 2013 could affect your business
What kinds of trends are unfolding that could have an impact on small businesses? We’ve been looking at informed predictions…prognosticators with specialized expertise…observations based on reality and...
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No disagreement: Cash flow the small business lifeblood
For most small businesses, there’s a cash flow continuum, from surplus to deficit and points in between. You can move from one position to the next, in either direction, very quickly. So it’s no wonder...
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Survey says small businesses making strides in social media
As a strong believer in the necessity and power of social media for small business, CEO Janine Popick wanted to know how—and how well—small businesses are using social media. So earlier this fall, her...
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African American-owned businesses make strides, need more capital
Last November, the ‘Black Voices’ Lifestyle Editor for Huffington Post, Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson, offered some terrific insight into African American-owned businesses. In a post she wrote in...
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Intuit gauges changes in small business employment, revenue
As a small business owner, you probably already know that Intuit specializes in providing small and medium-sized businesses a variety of business solutions. You may be a QuickBooks user, one of the...
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Small business tools: Here are some must-haves
If you’ve started or are running a small business, you are likely to have a natural curiosity, ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to try anything. But, with the daily demands of business come a few...
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3 Ways Hiring and Marketing Go Hand in Hand
How you market your business to customers is completely different from your hiring processes, right? Wrong. Just as you create specialized campaigns and a company brand in order to attract the right...
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One sure way to increase profit: Control or reduce business expenses
Regardless of whether you’re a business, a family or an individual, who isn’t interested in reducing expenses—or at the very least, being able to control them? On the business side, whether your...
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Women-owned businesses set sights on even bigger gains
March is Women’s History Month, and this Friday, March 8, is International Women’s Day. To celebrate the accomplishments of women everywhere, we take a look at the status of women-owned businesses in...
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Girl Scout cookie ‘empire’ offers business lessons
It’s Girl Scout Week! As millions happily munch on their just-delivered Girl Scout cookies, what better time to examine—and celebrate—the business side of the Girl Scout cookie phenomenon. From a bake...
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Standing out from the crowd may be easier than you think
What do marketers really mean when they talk about businesses needing to differentiate themselves from their competitors? Is it really so important, especially for small businesses? Listen up!...
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Mobile payment technology boosts small business cash flow
When mobile payment technology first came on the scene, it was heralded as a real boon to small and micro-businesses and ‘solopreneurs.’ The big benefit seemed obvious: Increasing sales by being able...
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Seasonal business strategies keep it going all year round
Even small businesses that operate all year round have cash flow issues and concerns, often brought on when business slows. It’s the nature of the beast. So what about seasonal businesses—those that...
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Physician practices are necessary small businesses
Saturday, March 30, is National Doctors Day. Everyone recognizes the role doctors play in our health, but from a small business perspective, doctors also play a significant economic role in the U.S.,...
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It’s National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day!
Every year on March 29, we commemorate National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day in the U.S. So, who are today’s ‘mom and pops’—and why are they important? According to investopedia.com, “‘mom and pop’...
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The tax man’s coming April 15: Are you ready?
As April 15 looms large, many small business owners scramble to get their taxes done or file an extension. If you’ve already filed your taxes, give yourself a pat on the back. For everyone else,...
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