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Pros and Cons of Remaining Open on Fourth of July

5 minute read

June 15, 2018

For many people, Fourth of July is a holiday spent outdoors enjoying the summer weather, barbecuing, or celebrating with friends and family. For business owners, it can be a chance to increase your sales, but...

6 Effective Tips to Save an Emergency Fund as an Entrepreneur

5 minute read

June 12, 2018

Starting your own business is a risk – but, of course, you know that. Along with leaving behind a steady paycheck, you might have to get small business financing and take on debt to endure...

4 Signs It’s Time to Cut Ties with Your Business Partner

5 minute read

May 28, 2018

Having a business partner can have significant benefits; you can share the workload that comes with running a business, bounce ideas off each other, and ensure that the pressure of success isn’t solely on your...

How to Open a Business Bank Account

5 minute read

May 23, 2018

Opening a business bank account is an important early step in the journey of small business ownership. By doing so, you’ll be able to separate your personal finances from your business finances, which is vital...

Buying vs. Renting a Location for Your Business

5 minute read

May 21, 2018

As a small business owner, you should think carefully about your expenditures. In fact, not making enough money to cover expenses is one of the reasons that many business owners fail.

12 Traits that All Business Owners Should Have

6 minute read

May 8, 2018

With 27.9 million small businesses in the U.S., which means there are just as many (if not more) entrepreneurs who started these companies. Although small businesses come in a variety of sizes, industries, and are...

Pros and Cons of Starting a Business with Your Spouse

5 minute read

May 7, 2018

Starting a business with your significant other is the ultimate case of mixing business with pleasure. For some, it’s a recipe for disaster, but others believe that a spouse is the ideal business partner. In...

Why Criticism is Important in the Workplace

4 minute read

May 4, 2018

Most people are as afraid to give criticism as they are to receive it. This stigma against giving or receiving feedback can lead your business down a dangerous path of setting the status quo bar...

Eight Ways to Master Productive Client Meetings

5 minute read

April 24, 2018

According to a report by Industry Week, over 25 million meetings are held each day in the United States, and it's estimated that $37 billion is wasted each year on unproductive meetings. That's a lot...