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.
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Resources for Small Businesses
Posted by NewAmColonies under ResourcesFrom http://www.jointhecolonies.com 4003 days ago
Business Lessons from Mad Men
Posted by NewAmColonies under MarketingFrom http://www.jointhecolonies.com 4008 days ago
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.
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Get - and Keep - Valuable Customers
Posted by NewAmColonies under MarketingFrom http://www.jointhecolonies.com 4016 days ago
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...
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7 Steps to Finding an Awesome Contractor
Posted by NewAmColonies under StartupsFrom http://www.jointhecolonies.com 4023 days ago
Why you should contract out to ensure your business' success and seven steps to finding a good contractor.
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Why and How You Should Write an Employee Handbook
Posted by NewAmColonies under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.jointhecolonies.com 4037 days ago
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.
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Using the 80-20 Rule for Decision Making
Posted by NewAmColonies under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.jointhecolonies.com 4043 days ago
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.
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