You have watched every episode of Shark Tank. You have read Mark Cuban's biography. You have opened your fair share of lemonade stands. Now, it is time for you to open your own business. Although everyone has his or her own opinion on the benefit of a college degree, here are five reasons how a …
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4 Technologies that Will Change Business in the Near Future
As technology continues to evolve, businesses are forced to overhaul the way they conduct themselves. While many entrepreneurs have benefitted from using new technologies in new ways, the future promises even more. Cloud computing, for example has eased delivery of services, reduced the cost of …
Top Business Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read
In mid-2015, Tom Corley, president of Cerefice and Company and author of Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals, shared on his website (Rich Habits: The Key to Success and a Happy Future) one of his key research findings after studying a number of self-made millionaires. After …
New Survey Reveals Importance of Company Culture for Business Strength
The Alternative Board (TAB), an international provider of executive peer advisory boards with over 3,000 members worldwide, recently released the results of their September 2016 Small Business Pulse Survey. If you’ve not yet heard of it, this is a survey that obtained input from hundreds of business …
Becoming a Better Manager Of People
The differences between a mediocre manager and an extraordinary one are many. Depending on the specific managers in question, there are likely to be many differences in style and approach between any individual and the next. But which combination makes for the perfect manager? Keep Striving to Be …
Why You Should Join a Professional Organization
If you could join a group that would offer you opportunities to learn and grow in your industry and to meet other small business professionals, would you do it? As a small business owner, you should consider joining a professional organization. By definition, a professional association is a group …