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Secrets to Managing a Store Successfully: Part II

June 20, 2018, Yamarie Grullon

To prosper in today’s environment, small retailers need to adapt to the ever-changing market. Here, we define four additional best practices store managers can adopt to improve store operations.

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Why the Open Office Fad Will Fail

June 19, 2018, Taylor Landis

An open-plan office appears to be the perfect environment: open space where individual workstations aren’t separated by walls, cubicle panels, room dividers or privacy panels. But these office spaces have many downsides.

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Can Employee Perks Help You Attract and Keep Workers for Your Small Business?

June 14, 2018, Bridget Weston Pollack

SCORE’s latest infographic highlights how more vacation, flexible hours, free snacks at work, and a host of other perks may help you attract and retain workers for your small business.

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Not Making a Profit? It’s Always the Overhead

June 13, 2018, James Beckham

When your overhead is too high, it doesn’t matter how much you mark up your product, your company will still not be profitable. So, how do you figure out what overhead to cut?

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10 Tips for Better Small Business Bookkeeping

June 12, 2018, Rieva Lesonsky

No matter how you feel about bookkeeping, it’s one of those tasks no business owner can avoid forever. Read these ten tips to make small business bookkeeping easier.

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S Corporation vs. C Corporation: Which Entity is Best for Your Small Business?

June 7, 2018, Deborah Sweeney

What’s the difference between an S Corporation and a C Corporation? Read this blog to learn whether an S Corp or C Corp is the best fit for your small business.

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The Little Known 3-Step Blueprint for Attracting High-Ticket Clients (Without Having to Hard-sell)

June 6, 2018, Steve Gordon

Learn how to eliminate the “one big client” risk, without spending all of your time on business development.

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3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Steer Clear of Startup Roadblocks

June 5, 2018, Matt Sunshine

Here’s a bit of not-so-surprising news: Startups fail. But what if a new business fails because it hits a roadblock it can’t bounce back from?

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5 Essential Tools Every Contract Worker Needs to Maximize Their Productivity

May 31, 2018, David Freund

Whether you’re a full-time freelancer, or growing your side hustle, it can be difficult to hold yourself accountable to stay productive. Check out these 5 tools to help stay focused and efficient.

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Simple Local SEO Changes You Can Make to Outrank Your Competitors

May 30, 2018, Sherry Bonelli

As a local business, you should first start strategizing on what you can do on (and off) your website to beat your competitors’ rankings.

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3 Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses

May 29, 2018, Lucy Vishneowski

Following these tips will help you assess the state of your small business’s security. Learn how to tell employees how to safeguard their information, too.