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3 Things on a Growing Company's Checklist

Sure, it's easy to be loose with the rules as a startup. But once your company takes off, make sure you put these three practices in place.

Your Secret Weapon in Sales? The Phone

If you're only using email and Twitter to reach new clients, you could be getting lost in the crowd. One solution could be to pick up the phone.

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Playing the game is one thing. Winning is another. In the real world of day-to-day business, sometimes you'll need quick-hitting, easy-to-follow advice.

Getting Started

The Biggest Business Challenge: Your Insecurity?

Shark Tank star and angel investor Barbara Corcoran on how she deals with her own inner critic.

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"I've got this idea ..." So what are you waiting for?

There will never be a "perfect" time to start your business, so why not start now?

Boarding School

Why you should consider building an advisory team alongside your business plan -- and how to get ...

Taking on Risk, Embracing Rejection and Other Startup Lessons From the Trenches

What you can learn from the most successful entrepreneurs when faced with these common startup ch...

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Small-Business Attorney

A quick guide to finding a legal professional that is the right fit for your business.

10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Testing a Business Idea

Need help trying to figure out if that great idea you're passionate about could become a successf...

Money Matters

Your Secret Weapon in Sales? The Phone

If you're only using email and Twitter to reach new clients, you could be getting lost in the cro...

3 Steps to Close the Deal

You've had your meetings. You've submitted your proposals. No answer yet? Here's how to take cont...

How to Talk Money With a Sales Prospect

It's always a challenge to bring up the subject of fees with a potential new customer. Marketing ...

How to Get Customers to Pay Up

Got a foot-dragging client who's late on sending a check? Follow these three tips to make sure yo...

How to Fix a Cash-Flow Emergency

Here are three quick tips to help keep your company afloat when you're waiting for money to come in.

Accounting 101 for a Growing Business

Tax expert Mark Kohler offers tips on keeping track of your company's finances.

Kiss Your Day Job Goodbye

How to determine if you can afford to work on your startup full-time.

Barbara Corcoran on How to Win Over the 'Crowd'

The Corcoran Group founder answers an entrepreneur's question about what works on crowdfunding si...

Barbara Corcoran on Two Things Investors Look For

The Shark Tank investor describes exactly what she looks for when entrepreneurs pitch to her.

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Tax Accountant

While you may think of accountants as numbers people, a good accountant does more than just crunc...

Branding/Marketing

Networking Strategies for People Who Hate Networking

Three quick tips to make real connections in business -- and take the nervousness out of networking.

Three Ways to Get the Most Out of Pinterest for Branding

Marketing expert Karen Leland offers quick tips on using Pinterest for your business.

New to Digital Marketing? How to Keep 'Face Time' With Customers

Expert Jason Falls answers a business owner's question on how to maintain that personal connectio...

3 Tips for Branding Your Growing Business

Expert Erika Napoletano offers advice on how to get your customers to see your business as the so...

Finding Your Marketing Competitive Advantage

To craft a marketing strategy that brings in the business, you've got to home in on the problems ...

How to Design a Marketing Strategy

The business world may be complex, but your marketing strategy doesn't have to be. Use the answer...

The Key to Successful Marketing: Your Unique Selling Proposition

How to create a simple, compelling value statement that your customers can't resist.

Management

3 Things on a Growing Company's Checklist

Sure, it's easy to be loose with the rules as a startup. But once your company takes off, make su...

3 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Growing Business

Quick tips to keep your finger on the pulse of your company as you grow beyond the startup phase.

Keep It In Focus

Too many passions can derail you. Find one that sticks.

7 Tips for Keeping Receipts Organized for Tax Time

Your accountant will love you if you follow these record-keeping basics. And auditors will have l...

10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Webmaster

What you need to know when looking for the right person to design and maintain your website.

Running & Growing

How to Create a Company Culture That People Will Be Excited to Join