Starting a Business
Not sure how to start your business? Whether you're looking to start a small business or are searching for grants, discover all the steps to starting a business.
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These Retirees Just Wanted Their Cats to Drink More Water. Now Their Remote Side Hustle Makes $80,000 a Year.
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A side hustle is very different than a business. Here are three things to consider to make the transition successful.
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It can be hard to raise capital for a small local business if you haven't learned the right strategies. Ultimately, however, raising capital is possible at any level — if you employ the correct approach. Here's how.
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Discover if rebranding is what your company needs to work on by asking yourself key questions about why you want to rebrand in the first place and which key areas are most important to focus on, whether that be a refresh, partial or full rebrand.
AI vs. a Human Touch: Finding The Right Balance When It Comes to Branding
With branding at the forefront of every marketing strategy, finding the balance between AI and genuine human interaction will help brands foster authentic connections and enhance the customer experience, ultimately driving them ahead of the competition and facilitating long-term growth.
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