Author: smb
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Inspiration for New Enterprises
Congratulations! You have signed the paperwork and have been granted your merchant’s license; your small business is underway. Starting your own company is equal parts exhilarating and terrifying. On one hand, you are living your dream and are doing something that you have always aspired to do. On the other hand, this is brand new…
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10 Business Ideas to Start In 2021
If you want to be your own boss and start your own business, 2019 is the year to do it! Gone are the days when you have to have a massive amount of capital to launch your own venture. There are many business ideas that you can put into reality with very low or even…
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Should You Start a Side Hustle? (Flow Chart)
Have you been thinking about starting a side gig for supplemental income, but not sure if it’s right for you? Level of career fulfillment, free time, income, passion, and new skills are all factors that come into effect when considering picking up a side hustle. Check out the infographic below to help you decide if…
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5 Signs Your Business Needs to Start Outsourcing
If you are an entrepreneur, you know that running a business can eat up a lot of your time. It’s quite common to do multiple things at the same time in order to meet the various demands of your business. In the beginning, multitasking can become an advantage as it gives you and your core…
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How to Choose the Right ERP System for Your Small Business
Organizations use enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to run their business operations. Specifically, they use an ERP system to facilitate the integration of corporate processes in finance, distribution, human resources, procurement, and other departments in one central database, thereby maximizing efficiency. This technology offers four main features and benefits: business-wide integration, a common database, real-time…
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Must-Have Project Management Skills for Small Business Owners
Unlike huge corporations that have the luxury to employ multiple managers to oversee projects, small business owners usually find themselves playing the role of project manager for most of their business activities. With a small business, resources are limited which makes it more important to ensure that results are delivered on time and within budget.…
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10 Money Tips for Young Entrepreneurs
Businesses of all sizes require hard work, but it can be specially difficult starting out as an entrepreneur. The responsibilities and the risks can be scary, but sometimes having a business is worth all that. For young entrepreneurs, however, challenges that wouldn’t faze people with more life experience and access to finances can seem insurmountable.…
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How to Choose a Website Builder for your Small Business Website
The needs of every small business are unique and should be taken into consideration when choosing a website builder to create a digital presence for your small business. For instance, the needs of a boutique hotel will vastly differ from that of a one-person marketing agency. The sooner you identify your business needs, you can…
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Startup Marketing: How to Make a Splash with Zero Marketing Budget
When you’re just starting out in business, it can be tough to grab the attention of potential customers and get people on your side. Of course, the key to any successful business is marketing, but for startups and micro businesses, finding the money to promote your products and services can be virtually impossible. However, all…
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How to Sell Your Products Successfully on Amazon
If you’ve ever looked closely at the Amazon logo you will see an arrow leading from the A to the Z. The message? This is a comprehensive service that allows anyone access to both purchasing and selling solutions. As a small business owner, you likely have purchased a few items on Amazon, but what you…