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How to Maximize A Holiday Party on a Limited Budget

Whether you love them, hate them (or regard them with complete indifference), holiday celebrations are an undeniable reality of many company cultures. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas — when the silly season hits, work life can seem like a relentless parade of…

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Prepare Now for the End of Your Busy Season?

Article Summary: "Prepare now for the end of  your busy season," is good advice. Here are five things I learned from my Grandfather as a boy while sitting on the fender of an old tractor.Make hay while the sun shines—take…

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How to Throw the Ultimate Work Holiday Party

It’s not just a Holiday party – a soirée could boost your business profits, too. A study by BrightHR found fun at work increases productivity, reduces absence and lowers levels of stress. Employees who have fun at work are more…

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5 Ways to Prepare for the End of the Year

As the year comes to a close, it's time many business owners start to prepare for the end of the year. To make sure your house is in order, there a few things you should do before the ball drops…

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The Pros and Cons of Small Business Holiday Bonuses, Gifts, Parties and Time Off

Article Summary: There are a few ways to show appreciation for your employees at the end of the year. For a small business, holiday bonuses are an option, but it's not the only way. In this article we'll talk about the…

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7 Tips to Prepare for Small Business Winter Challenges

With the changing of the season, there are a few small business winter challenges that it just makes sense to prepare for so they don't make it hard to do business when the days get short and cold.Here are three…

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Recap: Small Business Tips with Ramon Ray: Facebook Live

Facebook Live Oct 9, 2018 Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting, small business growth expert, Ramon Ray on our Facebook Live. It was 20 entertaining and educational minutes. So much so, that I wanted to break it down…

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How to Prepare for Your Small Business Holiday Sales Season

If last year’s retail trends were any indication, small business holiday sales in 2018 may hit an all-time high. The most significant factor contributing to the 6.2% year-over-year retail sales growth was robust online sales. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving,…

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How to Write a Good Business Plan

While you don’t need a business plan to run a business. Following a good business plan can mean the difference between achieving success and going out of business. Completing a written business plan actually doubles the chances of your business…

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