Business Management
Learn all the ways you can take your business to the next level, whether you're in year one or year 10. Get advice on how to run and grow your business-and even what to do when you're ready to move on.
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Americans with Disabilities Act: What Employers Should Know
One of the most important developments in employment law, it is essential to research this act and know what requirements and conditions apply to you.
· 3 min read
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Protecting Your Digital Assets in the Afterlife
We're more connected to the digital world than ever before. Businesses are using the Web to go global and people are using websites such as Facebook, Twitter, or their blogs to communicate. The result is the ever-growing mass of digital assets—which is often left in cyberspace after you die.
· 3 min read
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Protecting Yourself Online
The more our daily activities become part of a digital society, the more susceptible we become to online crime and invasion of privacy. There's no stopping the digital wave, but there are ways to protect yourself from unwanted activity with these basic security measures.
· 4 min read
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Why Press Releases Are More Important than Ever
Social media has quickly become an indispensable tool for both large and small companies. While many have figured out what it takes to drive a successful branding platform and social media campaign, an important component are press releases.
· 3 min read
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Maximizing Your Patent Application
Creating an invention might seem like the final step in becoming anovernight success, but successfully filing for a patent can be a challenge. By maximizing the effectiveness of your filing, you can ensure not only the protection of your invention, but a substantial head start in the marketplace as well.
· 5 min read
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Using Pinterest as a Marketing Tool
Social media has become a lucrative medium for marketing goods and services, whether it's giving away coupons to potential customers who “like” a Facebook page, enticing users to “follow” your business on Twitter, or posting commercials and how-to videos on YouTube. However, a social media network that many business owners have not yet tapped is Pinterest. This site has millions of potential customers who may be interested in following your company's new interests and branding techniques.
· 4 min read
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When You Need to Find Outside Help for Your Business
Outside professionals can help you manage some of the most challenging parts of running a small business. Here are five situations where outside advisors can help you make better decisions now and avoid problems in the future.
· 3 min read
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Avoid These 5 Common Business Plan Mistakes
A good business plan requires significant research and effort. To make the best impression, be sure to take the extra time to fine-tune your plan, so your audience will find it easy to read and understand.
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Do You Need a Babysitter Contract?
When does it make sense to have a contract with your childcare provider?
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A Search to Improve Her Own Health Leads to a Thriving Beverage Business: Mamma Chia
Mamma Chia founder Janie Hoffman tells the story of how she brought a life-changing product to market.
· 3 min read
