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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 […]


Management, Proposal Management

You’ve Landed Your First Big Contract. Now What?

January 22, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

Landing your first major contract is a pivotal moment. You’ve worked hard to establish your company’s value and reached a new level to showcase the brand through a retail agreement or supplier contract. The excitement of the moment can quickly […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

Create Rocks to Gain Traction in Your Business

January 16, 2024

Via: Small Biz Club

What Are Rocks? Quarterly Rocks are the three to seven most important things your company, department, or team must complete within the next 90 days. Rocks represent goals that will take longer than seven days to complete. They allow you […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

7 Resource Management Techniques Project Managers Must Know

January 16, 2024

Via: The Digital Project Manager

Managing resources efficiently is like threading the needle—get it right, and the whole project comes together seamlessly. It’s more than just allocating tasks, it’s about understanding capacities, dependencies, nuances, and potential impacts to your project. These seven resource management techniques […]


Management, Proposal Management

Want to Unlock Unprecedented Operational Efficiency and Enhance the Customer Experience? Here’s the Solution You Need.

January 11, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

Imagine your business as a bustling city center. Its vibrant neighborhoods represent different departments, each integral to the success of your operations. Think about how much easier your city would run if some sort of force was able to ensure […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

Is It Really Time to Take the Plunge? 6 Things to Consider Before Going From Employee to Entrepreneur

January 10, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

As someone who has started their own company, I know how tempting it can be to leave a stable job in pursuit of being your own boss. However, there is no guarantee of success, and it’s important to understand both […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

4 Things MMA Taught Me About Work, Life and Running a Company

January 10, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

There is no place for doubt when sizing up a fierce opponent across the octagon in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). In my experience as a recreational fighter and a supporter of some of Kazakhstan’s best MMA athletes, I have learned […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

Habits Your Business Should Adopt in 2024

January 8, 2024

Via: Small Biz Club

The year 2024 will bring business owners increasing competition, rapid advancements in technology, and an evolving remote workplace. To stay ahead of these challenges and succeed, check out the essential habits your business should adopt in 2024. Checking in With […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

15 Chicken Franchise Opportunities

January 5, 2024

Via: Small Business Trends

If you love chicken dishes and have an entrepreneurial spirit, a chicken franchise may be the perfect business opportunity for you. There are lots of restaurant chains in the U.S. that specialize in chicken and offer franchising opportunities. Here’s a […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

50 Small Business Ideas for the Social Butterfly

January 4, 2024

Via: Small Business Trends

If you’re a social butterfly, you’re a person who loves socializing and being around as many other people as possible. And there are plenty of business opportunities out there for people with that type of personality. Here are 50 of […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

Prioritizing These Key Variables When Picking a Franchise Could be the Difference Between Success and Failure

December 28, 2023

Via: Entrepreneur

I’m always interested to hear what’s hot in the franchising industry. With more than 3,000 franchise brands available and new ones entering the market almost daily, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of an emerging trend. It’s […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

6 Axe Throwing Franchise Ideas to Toss Around

December 20, 2023

Via: Small Business Trends

Throwing axes for fun has been gaining popularity across America for a few years now. As a result, more and more recreational facilities and even bars offer this alternative activity. They are either its main entertainment feature or a quirky […]


Management, Strategy & Planning

Playing The Long Game: How To Take A Business From Zero To Ten

December 18, 2023

Via: Entrepreneur

Congratulations, you’ve built a business– you’ve now taken your company from zero to one! Popularized by entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Peter Thiel, this is the notion of launching your startup and having a bona fide business. You’ve made sales, […]


Legal

IRS Announces 2024 Mileage Reimbursement Rate; Now 67 Cents a Mile

December 14, 2023

Via: Small Business Trends

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the standard mileage rates for 2024, reflecting an adjustment in the reimbursable costs of operating an automobile for different use cases. The new rates show an increase from the previous year, adapting to […]