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Want 97% more links to your website? How to blog for business.

The stats seem almost unbelievable… Companies that blog receive a staggering 97% more links to their website and marketers can earn 67% more leads just by…
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6 Simple Ways to Improve Your Company’s Culture

A great company culture can make a world of difference when it comes to hiring and retaining quality team members. If you’re wondering how to improve your company culture, try the following simple, easy-to-implement tips.
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Podcast hit list for business owners & entrepreneurs

If you’re not listening to podcasts, you might be missing out. 44% of people have listened to podcasts, but there are 550,000 options. How do you choose from so many shows? Here's a quick hit list of fantastic business-related podcasts to check out first.
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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One of the most fatal financing problems is out-of-date or inaccurate “security registrations” filed against your business.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…