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5 Tools to Streamline Your Small Business Finances

 The right technology can make all the difference when it comes to keeping track of your small business finances. And let’s be honest—you need that help. Your time is limited and you’re focused on what’s going to help you grow. …

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America’s Worst Boss Ever: A Lesson Learned About What’s Important in Evaluating Performance

“Chainsaw Al” Dunlap was once called the worst boss in America.  Known on Wall Street as a “turnaround specialist” Chainsaw Al slashed and burned his way through companies using his indiscriminate machete on their income statement with little thought about…

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Tracking Mid-Year Performance for Your Small Business

Article Summary: Because it’s human nature to impact the metrics you pay the most attention to, now is a good time to look at your business’ progress for the first half of the year and evaluate your plans for the…

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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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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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Your Ultimate Checklist for Small Business Operations

As a small business owner or entrepreneur, you are probably an expert in the actual product or service provided by your company. However, you may not be as well versed in the procedures and processes that are necessary to keep…

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10 Top Articles on Small Business Efficiency

On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your small business efficiency? Time is a small business owners most precious commodity. In our resource center, we often talk about what you can do to increase your productivity. In the…

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Math & Honey: Collections from Customers Made Easy…ish

Article Summary: Many small businesses rely on invoicing and extending payment terms to sell to their customers. Sometimes customers don't always pay on time and you've fronted the money which creates a mess for your cash flow. In the article…

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Using The Big Picture When Getting Your Business Organized

At the beginning of the year, while consumers are pursuing New Year’s resolutions, business owners and entrepreneurs are busy making plans as well. Typical goals include improving marketing outreach, making more sales, increasing efficiency, adopting technology, cutting expenses, and generating…

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