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9 Ways to Better Manage Your Business Cash Flow

No matter how well-prepared you are when starting a business, there will always be unexpected challenges. Whether it’s a shift in the market, unexpected developments in your staff or competition, or a supply chain issue, some twist or turn in the process will force you to change your plans and adapt.   However, every new obstacle […]

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Trademarking a Name is a Good Idea, and Here’s How

Names are the foundation on which you build your business. The core of your brand is a name your customers know and associate with your company’s qualities. Therefore, choosing and trademarking a name should be an essential part of your initial research and brainstorming before you start your business.  As you consider a name for […]

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How to Consolidate Small Business Debt

Small business debt is something that affects businesses in every industry. When it’s challenging to pay several loans, consolidating your debt may seem like an appropriate option to manage debt over time.  If you want to consolidate your small business debt, it’s critical that you know you have options to consider and things you should […]

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How and Why You Should Use Google My Business

For business owners in the United States today, having an online presence is no longer optional. Even if you do all of your business in person, many people will use the internet to find you or to help them decide if they’ll choose you or a competitor.  To be competitive, and even to connect with […]

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Insurance 101: Cyber Liability

Today’s age, in which technology runs so much of our world, opens up a whole new set of digital risks that we may not have considered a few years ago. With so much of our communication, transactions, and storage of information done over the internet, we must take the time to ensure that it is […]

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Worker Classification: Employee vs. Contractor

Every small business begins with just one person or a small team creating a plan and developing a vision. If the company is going to keep growing, however, you eventually need to start expanding your team and invite someone new to join you in your work.  Once your company starts to grow, you won’t be […]

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How to Grow Your Business: Part 5 – Evaluate the Data

Growing your business in a sustainable way requires an investment of time and effort, but more importantly, it requires studying your environment and drawing on the opportunities you find. A good business is a flexible one that responds to the circumstances around it.  You might think you have a great idea for a new product […]