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The Best Free Online Certifications For Business Owners

5 minute read

March 10, 2020

For many entrepreneurs, there was a tremendous learning curve associated with their business success. Whether an experienced MBA or lacking formal education, there are always new problems. To face these challenges, you must be able...

Pros and Cons Of Starting A Subscription Box Service In 2020

5 minute read

March 9, 2020

A decade ago, most consumers didn’t know what a subscription box was. There were some early adopters in this market, such as The Sampler, an art-based subscription, which started in 2004. However, the trend really...

Small Business Ideas: How to Select A Long-Lasting Niche

5 minute read

March 8, 2020

Many entrepreneurs know they want to start a small business before deciding what that business opportunity will be. If that’s the boat you’re in, how do you choose a long-lasting idea?

Revisiting The Mantra “The Customer Is Always Right”

5 minute read

March 7, 2020

Certain clichés have a way of working into our everyday language. Some tend to oversimplify important issues.\n\n\n“The customer is always right,” is a case in point. The sentiment is nice, but on face value, it’s...

Heating Up: Business Ownership And The FIRE Movement

5 minute read

March 7, 2020

Without realizing that there's a term for their pursuits, most Americans are focused on the FIRE lifestyle. Although more recently thrust into mainstream vocabulary, financial independence is the real American dream.\n\n\nThis movement is typically defined...

4 High-Value Business Content Strategy Examples

5 minute read

March 5, 2020

You may be tired of hearing the phrase “content is king.” It's overused but is still effective in driving home the point that every company should adopt a content strategy. It works.

5 Frequently Asked Questions: Business Property Foreclosures

5 minute read

March 4, 2020

Many business owners need to obtain property for their businesses. The uses for this property depends on the business. However, properties are usually expensive, often beyond business owner's typical budgets. This may cause these owners...

How To Deal With Workplace Harassment in Your Small Business

5 minute read

March 3, 2020

Back in the day, workplace harassment wasn't taken seriously. Today, however, it's a huge issue that can take a serious toll on your small business. Workplace harassment has the potential to create an uncomfortable work...

Why is the Nonprofit Sector Growing At Such Fast Rates?

5 minute read

March 2, 2020

Nonprofits are created to serve the public. Unlike for-profit organizations, they don’t earn profits for their owners and shareholders. Instead, they spend the money they raise to support their mission and pay their employees. They...