Marcia Layton Turner
Marcia Layton Turner writes regularly about small business and real estate. Her work has appeared in Entrepreneur, Businessweek, Forbes online, US News & World Report online, and CNNMoney. She also ghostwrites business books for CEOs, business owners, and entrepreneurs, including New York Times bestsellers, award-winners, and commercial successes. She is currently earning her doctorate of business administration from Temple University.
More From This Author
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Customer Relations: 7 Tips for Handling Negative Yelp Reviews
Receiving a negative Yelp review isn't the end of the world. Here are 7 steps you can take to maintain your business's reputation—and maybe even get the review removed.
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Customer Relations: 5 Tips to Win Back Lost Customers
Companies lose an estimated 10% to 25% of their customers each year, depending on which expert you talk to. These losses are often due to factors the business can control, such as the buying experience. Winning back lost customers can often be achieved by changing how employees interact with them.
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How Mompreneurs Balance Business Risk with Financial Security
Weighing business risks is more than just about money, it's about how you invest your time and attention. But doing nothing, or nothing new, is risky as well.
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What It Takes to Win Over an Angel Investor
Follow these 8 tips to learn how to successfully pitch and win over angel investors for your small business.
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What You Can Learn About Estate Planning from Aretha Franklin
What's one thing you can do to reduce the odds of family squabbles after your death? Have an estate plan prepared to make clear your wishes regarding how your assets should be divided. If you skip this step, the state will decide for you.
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How and When Should You Take on a Business Partner?
Wondering if it's time to bring in a business partner? In certain circumstances, partnering is a much better strategy than hiring more employees.
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How Business Owners Are Rewarding Top-Performing Remote Workers
Communicating to your high-performing remote workers that their contributions are valued and appreciated is easy and doesn't have to cost much.
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Why Master Service Agreements Are Essential for Successful Business Relationships
What is one step companies can take to grease the skids for future work with clients? Prepare a master service agreement that outlines basic terms of the work to be done. Some companies find it boosts their business.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Your Business Entity
Picturing your business' future and making detailed plans to reach your goals will help you choose the right business entity for your new company.
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Save Your Friendship and Keep Your Business Running with a Partnership Agreement
Partnering with a friend is a great way to grow a business quickly, as long as you can agree on the particulars regarding your business relationship. That's the only way to preserve both your personal and professional bonds.
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