Marketing
How to Calculate Gross Profit
Need to know how much money your business brings in compared to how much you spend? Discover how to calculate gross profit in this explanatory guide.
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The Steps to Complying With Safety Standards
How to make sure you are keeping your employees safe on the job.
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The Essential Elements of a Commercial Lease
Renting a space for your business can feel overwhelming. Go in armed with knowledge and it will be much easier.
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How to Choose an Accountant Who Is Also an Advisor
What an accountant can do to help keep your startup running.
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6 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty
Effective ways to follow up that ensure your business is always in the customer's mind.
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Tips to Go Above and Beyond With Customer Service
Customer loyalty is hard to win and easy to lose. Here's how to make the extra effort required to stand out from the competition.
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How to Make Sure Your Business Gets Paid
The elements of prompt and accurate invoices.
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The 10 Magic Phrases of Customer Service
There are certain words that every customer wants to hear. Here's what to say to win loyal customers.
Marketing
Creating a Blueprint for Your Brand Strategy
The basics of what a branding strategy is and how to create one for your startup.
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How to Win a Business Negotiation
Almost every aspect of business involves a certain amount of negotiation -- here's how to come out on the winning side.
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Quick Guide to Reduce Insurance Premiums and File Effective Claims
The ins and outs of keeping your insurance costs down.
Tech
How to Create a High Performance Office
From equipment to lighting to privacy, office design can have a tremendous effect on morale -- here's how to get it right.
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How to Write a Press Release That Gets Noticed
Everything you need to know about getting your information into the hands of the media.
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The Pros and Cons of Launching Your Business From Home
You'll save money, but will clients find you unprofessional? What to consider when setting up your business from home.
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How to Conduct an Interview Effectively
The basics of what you need to know about interviews from what questions to ask to how to judge non-verbal clues, and more.
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How to Provide More Benefits Without Busting the Bank
Ideas for making the most of employee benefits.
Marketing
How to Design a Business Card That Gets Noticed
If you don't have the money to hire a professional designer, here are several tips to help you create your eye-catching business cards.
Tech
When and How to Lease Equipment
The pros and cons of leasing office equipment for your business.
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The Essential Elements of Building an E-Commerce Website
From assessing your customer's needs to registering a domain, here's what you need to consider before you start selling online.
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Startup Hiring: The Basics of Pre-Screening Job Candidates
What to look for in a candidate's resume and application.
Business Legal
7 Qualities to Look For in a Lawyer
Once you have a list of attorneys to consider, be sure to watch what they say and do before you sign them on.
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The 4 Essential Elements Inventory
Inventory management might not be the most exciting part of starting a business, but it's one of the most important.
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Startup Hiring: How to Craft the Best Job Posting Matches the Job
Crucial tips for recruiting the best job candidates.
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Hiring Temporary Employees
If you need help only through a busy season, consider working with a temporary-help service. Here's what you need to know about working with a staffing firm.
Marketing
Making Sales Presentations
Not a natural-born sales person? We walk you through the steps to take to succeed at selling.
Marketing
Meeting New Clients and Contacts Through Networking
Networking is a critical skill for entrepreneurs. Here are nine tips that can help you make the most of your efforts.
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Where to Look for Grant Money for Your Business
Grant funding isn't just for nonprofits. Startups can also secure grant money. Finding a good match is the hard part. Here are some ideas for launching your search.