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Small Business Lessons I Learned from my Dad

Article Summary: I was 16 when my dad started his industrial supply business and it wasn’t long after that I started working for him—sweeping the warehouse floor, pulling orders, and driving the delivery truck. I spent the first several years…

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Eight Tricks for Building a Top-Notch Brand: Q&A with Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran has built some fabulous brands in her day. In a recent episode of her Business Unusual podcast, she talks about her eight tricks for building a top-notch brand and answers listener questions about small businesses. Here’s what she…

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Three Ways to Prepare Your Business for the Summer

Seasonal small businesses ramping up for the summer, and businesses with seasonal needs have quite a bit to think about when it comes to preparing for the summer months. If you fall into either category, you’ll need to start thinking…

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Managing Your Finances as a Seasonal Business

Article Summary:  Having spent over 20 years of my career either working in or running a seasonal small business, I’ve come to appreciate the unique challenges these business owners face. I’ve also come to appreciate the need to take a…

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Don’t Mess Up Your FICO Score: Credit Monitoring to Avoid Fraud

  Article Summary: Because your personal credit score will likely be a part of any business creditworthiness evaluation, we’ve recently been talking about ways to maximize your FICO score. We’ve talked about managing credit delinquencies as well as managing your…

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Q&A with Kevin Werbinski of Modern Design Group

Kevin Werbinski is the owner of Modern Design Group, a custom fabrication shop in Hailey, Idaho. Kevin spoke with us about his business, keeping his crew busy with projects, and how OnDeck financing has helped him achieve his goals.  Tell…

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How My Mom Got Me on the Cover of Entrepreneur Magazine: Q&A with Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran’s Business Unusual podcast offers real-world advice to anyone running their own business. She’s been there, done that and more. This wildly successful, insightful and entertaining podcast will inspire you to take on your next business opportunity or manage…

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The Top 5 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make with Sales

Many small business owners are also one-person bands. Sole proprietorships are the most common form of businesses in the United States, representing 73 percent of businesses and more than 23 million people. If you’re a small business owner who falls…

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Is Financing for Landscape Contractors Available?

Article Summary: Like many small businesses, it can sometimes be challenging for landscape contractors to find the financing they need to bridge seasons, fuel growth, and meet other business needs. Fortunately, financing for landscape contractors is available for both new…

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