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How to listen to podcasts

Photo Credit: Gavin Whitner Podcasts are an undeniable trend seeing rapid growth in the business world. Over 42 million people listen to these online shows…
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How to check your business credit report

Your credit rating is a useful tool to help lenders evaluate your financial health. Your score is a reflection of your company’s ability to make payments on…
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Why you should perform a UCC or PPSA search ASAP

One of the most fatal financing problems is out-of-date or inaccurate “security registrations” filed against your business. Security registrations are filed…
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11 online tools for creative entrepreneurs

A successful company is built by hard-working entrepreneurs that know their business inside and out — and it always helps to have a little creativity on your…
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Turbo charge your email marketing with these best practices

Part 2 of the “Do-it-Right Email Marketing” series. (Read Part 1 here.) Your email marketing program has just launched, and your first campaign has shown…
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How to Use Referral Sources to Increase Sales

Do you want to routinely meet and exceed your monthly sales targets using referral sources? Want to increase your sales with a trusted network of contacts? Want…
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7 Quick Ways to Prepare for a Conference (& Stand Out From the Crowd)

You’ve registered for the event, booked your flight and scheduled the time off in your calendar. Done, right? Not quite. There are some quick and easy things…
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4 Steps to Launch Your Company’s New Email Marketing Program

Part 1 of the “Do-it-Right Email Marketing” series. Do you have customers who might benefit from hearing from you more often? Inactive customers you’d…
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Improve Your Financial Skills (With Free Premium Online Courses)

All business owners are finance experts, right? For some, yes. But for many, this is a lifelong learning experience. There is always more to learn, and everyone…
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Need more time? Get these 5 quick time management tips

Learn to maximize your schedule each day, and achieve your goals with time management tips. The following is a look at five of the most important time management strategies to reach your highest daily productivity levels.