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By proactively following up after a networking event, you'll be much more likely to create a long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationship. But at this point in the post-network-event stage, you haven't quite sealed the deal. Yet.

For that to happen, arrange for a face-to-face meeting in which Read More

It's estimated that 50% of new businesses fail in their first year. It's a daunting prospect.

But life's dull if you don't take risks.

The silver lining, though, that there are many excellent resources for business owners and entrepreneurs to take advantage of. Read More

Mad Men is a great show to keep an eye on for business ideas. The writers have good, solid insights on the advertising world of the 50s and 60s, and just because we're nearly half a century past that time doesn't mean we can't glean some useful lessons from that era. Read More

If you're a small business owner, you know all too well that your customers are crucial to your success, that having one more customer can be what makes or breaks you that week and that it is terrible when you lose customers. Understanding your... Read More

Why you should contract out to ensure your business' success and seven steps to finding a good contractor. Read More

Thirteen budget-friendly awesome apps that are helpful to a small business owner. These apps will help make running your business even more easier. Read More

Article aimed at new small business owners containing information on when and why they should draft an employee handbook. It helps establish consistent workplace rules and also legally helps protect the small-biz owner. Read More

Practical tips and ideas on how to stop procrastinating. Applicable to both business and life in general. Read More

As a manager or leader in your organization, you make many decisions. However, do you always have all the information you need or want when the time comes to decide on the course of action or choice? The answer to this question is most likely no. A great rule of thumb for decision-making is 80/20. Read More