5 Keys to Focus on When Starting a Small Business

Starting a small business is a great way to make a living, but it can be a challenging endeavor with many moving parts. If you want to succeed with your new small business, then don’t spread yourself too thin. Instead, focus on a few essential areas and initiatives to get started on the right foot.…

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3 Needs to Consider Before Recruiting Employees

If you’re like many small business owners, then you may have found it difficult when recruiting the right employees. You want the right people on board to get your company where it needs to be, but hiring is hard work and takes time. If you haven’t found the perfect candidates for open positions at your…

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Editor’s Notebook 243

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week 33 Ways To Simplify Your Life (And Be Happier For It). Even doing one or two of these ideas will greatly improve your life. I Set…

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4 Tell-Tale Signs You Can Trust Your New Hire

Hiring the right person for the job is one of the toughest decisions you’ll make as a business owner. Even with the best of intentions, no applicant is entirely honest during the interview process because they’re focused on making a positive impression. While applicants are unlikely to lie, they can choose to embellish the truth…

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4 Crucial Steps You Can’t Avoid When Starting a Business

Thinking about starting a business? It’s easier than ever to start a business these days, but that doesn’t mean you should dive in without a plan. Without a clear plan of attack, you could end up wasting money, time, and resources. For instance, you might not give your business the right level of protection or…

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Your Toughest Business Questions—Answered!

One of the great things about working with a coach is that you always have someone to answer your questions. My clients ask me all sorts of questions such as how to set up a website, how to price their products, how to get over their self-doubts, and how to get stuff done faster. When…

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How to Use Social Proof to Get Sales

Once I was researching social media managers, and I thought I had found the perfect woman to hire. Her website was slick and professional, she wore designer clothes, and her classy headshot looked like it had been taken by a professional photographer in a fancy studio. Yep, she oozed confidence and success, and her online headquarters…

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