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10 Tips to Increase Your Home Business Productivity

When you own a home business, productivity and efficiency rest solely on your shoulders. You’re the boss, which means you’re responsible for managing and growing the business. No one else—not your partner, kids, or employees—will dictate how you run your business or improve its day-to-day workflows to increase leads and profits. To help you manage […]

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3 Things You Need to Know Before Hiring an IT Consultant

As a small-business owner, you’re used to wearing several hats. However, you don’t always have the time or expertise needed for those various roles. So what do you do when you need help but don’t have the resources to bring on a full-time team member? The answer could lie in temporary consulting. If the role […]

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How AI Can Help Your Small Business

When you run a small business, you need every advantage possible to stay at the top of your industry—and ahead of the competition. Technology has always been a key piece of the successful small business puzzle, but with artificial intelligence (AI) going mainstream, it’s quickly becoming the deciding factor between moving ahead as a small […]

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24 Little-Known Tech Facts Every Small-Business Owner Knows

It’s incredible how many different hats small-business owners wear. Day in and day out, they oversee their teams, coordinate with partners and clients, and strategize how to grow business sustainably. Small-business owners are always expanding their knowledge, so in celebration of National Small Business Week, we’re sharing 24 little-known facts about technology. With this new […]

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VoIP Yesterday Today Tomorrow

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is the technical term for phone service over the Internet. Its existence dates back to the beginnings of the Internet itself, when the first Internet Phone Software appeared in 1995. From Humble Beginnings A company named VocalTec developed VoIP in February 1995, though it had its origins in 1973, as […]

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How to Find the Perfect Co-working Space

When you’re the one who gets to decide where you work every day, it can be it can be tough to narrow down what exactly you need in a workspace. But most of the factors that will influence your success in a co-working space boil down to a few categories. If you focus on these […]

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4 Secrets to Growth Success for Small Businesses

For most small businesses, growth is a recurring goal. From increasing profit and revenue to growing in size, small-business owners are always striving for more. According to a 2016 Leadpages and Infusionsoft report, the top marketing priority for small businesses is driving sales, followed by building brand awareness and collecting leads. However, driving sales and […]

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The Business Owner’s Guide to Earning Frequent Flyer Miles

By: Melissa Darcey Frequent flyer mile programs aren’t reserved for world travelers. Small-business owners and employees who travel for work can also benefit from these programs, cutting costs and enjoying upgraded seats or other perks. If you’ve yet to explore the joys of earning business frequent flyer miles—or wonder if they make sense for you—here’s […]

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19 Entrepreneurs Impart Their Best Small-Business Advice

By Alexia Chianis Whether you’re brainstorming a new venture or already have one up and running, listening to small-business advice from successful leaders can pay off. Not only can their knowledge help you avoid critical mistakes, it can also help you make more informed decisions and help your business reach its full potential. We asked […]

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Improve Business Operations Today by Planning for the Worst Tomorrow

Hope for the best, and plan for the worst. As a small-business owner, that’s one adage you can’t afford to ignore. Proper planning can be the difference between a business weathering the storm or succumbing to the elements. You already know the importance of a clear business vision — measurable goals, key indicators, and an […]

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