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A team full of good people is an admirable goal for any leader. But there’s a common psychological trap on the road to a goal like this that has snared many a well-meaning hiring manager, including Martin, who works at an IT services company. Read More

As more and more people try their hand at entrepreneurship, we see welcome additions to the conventional business models of the trade. Today, brick-and-mortar enterprises enjoy greater visibility as they venture into digital marketing, and businesses that are solely online are getting the hang of b Read More

Of all the bad business habits out there, which one would you most like to break? Micromanaging? Overspending? Procrastination? Would it surprise you to learn that “wearing too many hats” is the bad business habit that 35 percent of business owners say they’d want to kick? Read More

There is hardly an online user who has not used or at least heard of Google. Many actually perceive Google as the embodiment of the Internet period. We find our next dinner recipe on Google, we look up the best fairs for our summer trip again on Google, we find a carpenter, we order sneakers, we re Read More

Competition is a keen threat that keeps many small business owners on their toes, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’ve ever watched TV business makeover shows, you’ll know that any turnaround strategy starts with an assessment of the competition. You simply can’t win a battle if you have n Read More

Technological change is affecting the retail industry dramatically — and one area it’s transforming is customer expectations. Today, consumers are 29 percent more likely to switch companies than they were five years ago, reports Accenture’s latest Global Consumer Pulse Research. It seems that the a Read More

Can you start a technical startup as a non-technical founder?
You drastically increase your chance for success if you build on what you already know. Does it mean that that’s the only way to succeed? Of course, not. The technical part of a tech startup is a small part of what will make your busine Read More

Here is your look at the Top 20 Twitter Small Business Experts to Follow. These thought leaders are here to help small business owners make their small business dream a reality. Read More

It's a dream of so many individuals to one day have their own company. In America, entrepreneurship is often viewed as a primary barometer of success. Before making a substantial financial and emotional investment, it is extremely important for the would-be entrepreneur to take stock of the possibl Read More

Thinking about opening your own real estate agency? Over half of new entrants in the real estate market are enthusiastic about their prospects for profitability. Your setup will need to pay close attention to your key customer segments. Read More