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Sarah Morgan Ashey

Fall 2019 ChooseWhat Scholarship: And the winner is…

Monday, November 18, 2019

Self-employment teaches people lessons of independence and accountability that can’t be learned any other way. Combine these lessons with a solid education, and you’ve got everything you need to start … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Scholarship
December Small Business Events

December 2019 Small Business Events

Sunday, November 17, 2019

Holiday gifts are a great investment in the people you care about, and gift exchanges are just plain fun. It’s equally fun to buy something for yourself. If you want … Continue Reading

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January 2020 Small Business Events

November 2019 Small Business Events

Monday, October 21, 2019

Once the Halloween candy is gone, it will be time to put your sweet tooth away in favor of your hunger for business ideas and knowledge. Check out the following … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Small Business Events
sell food products commercially

Are You Ready to Sell Your Food Products Commercially?

Thursday, October 17, 2019

My family’s special-recipe dill pickles are widely touted as the best pickles around. I don’t plan to sell them commercially, since they’re labor-intensive, highly perishable, and they require seasonal ingredients. … Continue Reading

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January 2020 Small Business Events

October 2019 Small Business Events

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Did you know that October 1 is International Coffee Day? The good news is that coffee is typically a free amenity at any of the following events. You’ll want to … Continue Reading

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Digital Nomad

Can’t Afford Time For a Real Vacation? Become a Digital Nomad!

Thursday, August 29, 2019

I’m a big fan of vacations for every working person — including those at the top, or even solopreneurs. Sure, you play a major role in everything that your small … Continue Reading

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January 2020 Small Business Events

September Small Business Events 2019

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Taking advantage of workshops, classes and expos are proactive ways to improve your small business, find funding for your startup, or learn how to make ideas become reality. That is … Continue Reading

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How to Prevent Office Politics

How to Prevent Office Politics from Eroding Your Workplace

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Unfortunately, the end of the stressful mid-term elections marked the beginning of the general elections. There is no escape from national politics, but you can take better control over something … Continue Reading

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January 2020 Small Business Events

August 2019 Small Business Events

Thursday, July 18, 2019

During the month of August, people across the U.S. celebrate everything from dogs to black cats. But, this is a month when we have one thing in common, virtually from … Continue Reading

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Multicultural Marketing Diversity

The Real Meaning of Multicultural Marketing

Friday, June 28, 2019

And How it Affects Your Business When I went to a store to buy my first lawnmower, I brought a male friend, looking for more muscle to get my purchase … Continue Reading

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January 2020 Small Business Events

July 2019 Small Business Events

Friday, June 14, 2019

Every month we select a list of events that have the potential to benefit you and your small business; to help you start your business, develop, grow, and run it … Continue Reading

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Grow Business Expansion

Five Ways to Expand Your Small Business

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

There’s a lot to be said in favor of the small business atmosphere. You may never want to turn into the next Amazon or become an anchor store at a … Continue Reading

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January 2020 Small Business Events

June 2019 Small Business Events

Monday, May 20, 2019

Attending a professional networking event can allow you to get out of the office and connect with other small business owners. They can also help you discover new tools and … Continue Reading

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Employee Referral Program

Turn to Your Current Team For New Hire Success

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Online searches are not the only recruitment method, and they may not be the best way to attract new compatible team members. I recently read an interesting LinkedIn Article about … Continue Reading

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ChooseWhat Spring 2019 Scholarship Winner

Spring 2019 ChooseWhat Scholarship: And the Winner Is…

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

It takes time to recognize and develop one’s skill-set, but it takes courage and self-sufficiency to proactively devote those skills toward building a small business of one’s own. Self-employment builds … Continue Reading

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January 2020 Small Business Events

May 2019 Small Business Events

Friday, April 12, 2019

For the last 50 years, the President of the United States has recognized the contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners by issuing an annual proclamation. This year’s National … Continue Reading

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Info To Share With Employees

What Information Should You Share With Employees?

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

In January, Steve Harvey learned that his long-time daytime TV talk show would be canceled in the fall. Shockingly, he got the news through a network announcement about a new … Continue Reading

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April small business events 2019

April 2019 Small Business Events

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

There will be no April Fools in your business when you keep up with knowledge-building and networking. Here are some events around the country and in the Austin area that … Continue Reading

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Open Office Workspace Design

Does Your Workplace Design Work for Everyone Who Uses It?

Thursday, February 28, 2019

I recently learned that Panasonic has developed a new product. Wear Space is essentially a blinder that reduces office visual and noise distractions. The device may solve a common office … Continue Reading

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Close Business Partners

Can Familiarity Breed Success When Forming Business Partnerships?

Friday, February 22, 2019

There’s no hard and fast rule about starting businesses with spouses, family members, or close friends. Some close-knit partnerships do extremely well; others fail, sometimes permanently affecting the relationship as … Continue Reading

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