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Though technology and e-commerce have lowered made the barriers to entry for entrepreneurs, the real work is no longer how to get in the game—but how to keep playing, well beyond those critical first few years. Here’s a look at what some research indicates about the most common reasons businesses f Read More

Very few people believe me when I tell them I’m shy. Why? Because I’m a frequent public speaker, a regular networker, and I love to meet and brainstorm with other small business owners. When I started my own business in 2008, I knew I’d have to become a salesperson (in addition to being an editor) Read More

A lot has been said about Millennials in the workplace these past few years, most of it negative: “They’re entitled, they’re not loyal, it’s all about them.” The bad rap given to Gen Y workers is that they are obsessed with technology in general and social media in particular and demand flexible wo Read More

What’s the first thing you do when you want to learn about a new client, find out about a new competitor, get the background on a potential new hire or research a purchase? You go online, of course. Read More

Whether you’re hiring your first salesperson or your 10th, this is one of the most important hires you’re going to make as an entrepreneur. After all even the best products or services don’t sell themselves. So, what should you look for? Is there a way to tell if a job candidate has the skills and Read More

Very few people believe me when I tell them I’m shy. Why? Because I’m a frequent public speaker, a regular networker, and I love to meet and brainstorm with other small business owners. When I started my own business in 2008, I knew I’d have to become a salesperson (in addition to being an editor) Read More

While the bottom line is always important, profits alone shouldn’t drive all of your decisions, particularly when those decisions adversely affect employee morale. Read More

By following these eight tips for being a responsible business borrower, you can use loans to your advantage without hurting your business. Read More

In 2015, fueled in part by recent Google algorithm changes, being prepared to serve mobile customers is no longer a “nice to have”; it’s a pressing business need. Here’s why. Read More

National Small Business Week (May 4-8) is a time to celebrate successful entrepreneurs and honor the SBA’s “Small Business Person of the Year” from each state and U.S. territory, as well as the national winner. But you don’t have to be nominated to make your small business a winner year round - fol Read More