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There are times when you just don’t want to do something, or you feel it’s too overwhelming to even begin. Here’s a process that can call you to action!

Write down your goal and post it somewhere you will

Have you ever considered forming partnerships to grow your business? They can be powerful!

How does entering a partnership help grow your business? Imagine, your local health food store partnering with your local gym, a make-up artist with a wedding dress

There are shelves and shelves of books written to help people succeed. Countless speakers from every persuasion that will show you the "secret to success" and coaches will make sure you get there! Many of them are legitimate. But even

Are you keeping your personal and business expenditures separate? This is a daily task that can get muddy for small businesses quickly, and can make tax time a real headache.

Here’s a checklist to keep this task simple and clear. Follow

Sometimes our finances can become overwhelming to keep track of. And starting a savings account is the last thing on our minds. But it’s necessary to avoid living from paycheck to paycheck! It’s also a great life and academic lesson

Small business owners typically work a lot. It seems there is never enough time or hands to get everything done, and as the owner of your empire, it's up to you to make sure things get accomplished.

Yet part of the

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"Hey, how are you doing?"

Is this how you start a conversation? But then it suddenly ends and it feels a bit uncomfortable. In a split second, your conversation start and ends without any genuine communication. Having great communication

It’s time for your annual credit check up! It’s not only a smart way to maintain your financial health, but to also avoid financial and identity fraud. A once a year credit checkup is like getting an annual physical...it makes

The best and most effective way to promote your business is through word of mouth. Isn’t it good to know that the best way to promote your business is also the least expensive?

Here are some tips for promoting your business

In a down economy your local market becomes critical to your business success. Your local market is where most of your loyal customers come from, and establishing a strong local market foundation allows your business to grow outwards.

Here are some

While many businesses these days are focused on sales and cutbacks, smart business owners know that without good people, you’re not going to make your sales goals or run efficiently. Attracting and retaining quality team members takes work, and the

Any kind of business requires relationship building. Those who have great social and communication skills are a step ahead. But for most of us it’s trial and error before we develop those skills. Here are a few tips to make