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Management, Strategy & Planning

7 Common But Ineffective Business Strategies You Need to Be Aware of

March 6, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

“One of the biggest problems with strategy is that the business doesn’t have one.” It’s common to read this phrase in articles that aim to identify why a business strategy isn’t working. And yet, every business has a strategy because […]


Leadership & Career Development, Management

Stop Losing Great Talent! 5 Ways to Attract Highly Engaged Employees to Your Business

February 29, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

Attracting and retaining good employees in today’s business world is extremely difficult. A growing number of employees are feeling the pressures of rising costs, the threat of job displacement due to technology and a perceived lack of respect and loyalty […]


Marketing, Software and Tools

5 ways to leverage AI to streamline your business workflows in 2024

February 23, 2024

Via: Venture Beat

AI has become a major driver of innovation in countless areas of the business sphere. Used right, it has the potential to significantly improve the efficiency of operational workflows, and increase productivity. That said, here are five ways to leverage […]


Leadership & Career Development, Management

Incorporating This Simple Activity Into Your Daily Routine Can Boost Your Productivity, Creativity and Business

February 20, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

After experiencing burnout in 2017 due to excessive work, I turned to daily long walks in nature as a form of recovery. This simple yet profound activity has since become an integral part of my routine, not only aiding in […]


Marketing, Marketing Strategy

Blending Nostalgia and Social Media, Actress Melissa Gilbert Takes Her Modern Startup Back to the Prairie

February 20, 2024

Via: CO

For Melissa Gilbert, portraying Laura Ingalls on the 1970’s TV series “Little House on the Prairie” was more than job. It was a way of life that she still embraces. “No matter where I’ve gone, no matter what I’ve done, […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

What is Disruption and How Will It Affect Your Small Business?

February 16, 2024

Via: Small Business Trends

What is disruption in small business? Entrepreneurs and startup junkies are always going on about the power of disruption – and when the media report stories about disruptive innovation, it’s widely assumed the term is just a synonym for innovation. […]


Marketing, Marketing Strategy

5 Proven Ways to Maximize Your Profitability as a First-Time Author

February 15, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

Getting published as an author is a major milestone. Yet despite how hard it is to get published in the first place, it’s estimated that over 4 million new books were published in 2022 between traditional and self-published authors. That’s […]


Leadership & Career Development, Management

Why Most Founders and Investors Are Wrong About Disruption

February 15, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

There’s something that every leader needs to understand about disruption: It is always happening. It is always taking place. It can be easy to believe that disruption is limited to once-in-a-lifetime occurrences, where the world is forever changed. Or that […]


Marketing, Marketing Strategy

6 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Business

February 13, 2024

Via: Small Biz Club

The last thing any business wants to do is to be the cause of their own downfall purposely. However, sadly, this is the case for many small business owners, and there are multiple ways you can be instrumental in the […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

Trend Forecasters on Four Key Consumer Trends Set to Impact Business in 2024

February 12, 2024

Via: CO

Trend forecasters identify the macro social, economic, and cultural shifts that will impact an ever-evolving consumer landscape, providing context to understand how and why consumers’ views and priorities change year over year. This year, trend experts already seem to agree […]


Leadership & Career Development, Management

The Difference Between Startup Success and Failure Comes Down to This One Thing

February 12, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

In every company, employees are an invaluable resource. Not only are they the ones who help startups hit the ground running, working fast and furious to meet outrageous goals, but they also bring an incredible background of education, experience, abilities, […]


Marketing, Software and Tools

Tools to Help Automate Your Business

February 12, 2024

Via: CO

Every small business owner could use a few more minutes (or hours) in their day. With business automation, you can free up hours while improving customer and employee experiences. These tools don’t require specialized knowledge or coding experience. Most offer […]


Marketing, Marketing Strategy

Know Exactly How Well Your Marketing Initiatives are Performing With This Real-Time Tracking Tool

February 9, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

Search engine optimization (SEO) has become one of the most important and valued areas of any modern business’s marketing plan. While hiring specialists and utilizing keyword-finding platforms can be of service, it’s tough to know how well your SEO investments […]


Marketing, Sales Experience

A Marketer’s Guide To Successfully Navigating A Price War

February 8, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

In the competitive world of business, price wars, despite their initial appeal, are rightly seen as a race to the bottom. When competitors are engaged in a downward spiral to offer the lowest prices, it can be demoralizing for businesses, […]


Marketing, Software and Tools

22 Design Apps Like Canva to Boost Your Business Creativity

February 5, 2024

Via: Small Business Trends

Canva has revolutionized graphic design with its user-friendly drag-and-drop editor, making it a go-to for creating stunning graphics and images. But why stop there? Dive into a world beyond Canva, where 22 other apps and websites offer fresh, creative possibilities […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

He Pulled Cash From His 401k to Start a Side Hustle — and It Mushroomed Beyond His Full-Time Income to Over $1 Million in Sales

February 1, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Michael Pan, who built his side hustle, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, into a full-time business over the course of a decade. To date, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky has seen more than $1,000,000 in sales. What was […]


Leadership & Career Development, Management

Crafting a Data Architect Job Description: Templates for Hiring at Your Business

February 1, 2024

Via: Small Business Trends

A data architect is a professional responsible for designing, creating, and managing an organization’s data infrastructure. If you are looking for a great candidate, crafting a quality data architect job description is a must. A well-crafted job description serves as […]


Finance

Understanding The R&D Tax Credit And How To Claim It

January 30, 2024

Via: Small Biz Club

The R&D tax credit is a valuable incentive provided by the government to encourage businesses to invest in research and development activities. It is a tax break that rewards companies for their innovation and technological advancements. Understanding the R&D tax […]


Legal

Guide to Filing Business Taxes

January 29, 2024

Via: CO

As a business owner, understanding your federal, state, and local taxes is vital to your overall success. Knowing how and when to file reduces time spent navigating IRS forms — and helps you remain in legal compliance — so you […]


Legal

Tax Deductions for Small Businesses

January 29, 2024

Via: CO

Small business owners have no shortage of responsibilities: marketing, payroll, HR, IT services, and more. For busy entrepreneurs, especially those not well-versed in the financial sphere, tax season may feel daunting. Fortunately, small business owners are often eligible for several […]