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It Never Hurts To Know Something About Data Analysis

Friday, May 11, 2018

Small business owners don’t have truckloads of time to collect data and meaningfully analyze it. But, you expose yourself to unnecessary risk (and eventually spend more time and money) when … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Doing It Right Versus Doing It Well

Monday, April 30, 2018

Your Management Style Can Affect Outcomes In Your Business I’ve been doing a lot of reading lately about management and leadership, and I want to share an important take-away: managers … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Are Your Employees Soft on Soft Skills?

Friday, April 20, 2018

When Atlanta city government was recently crippled by a cyber-attack, they temporarily reverted to paper-based systems to keep things running. In a press conference, the city’s mayor said that the … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Spring 2018 ChooseWhat Scholarship: And the Winner Is…

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

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
ChooseWhat Scholarship

Scholarship for students with self employment experience

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Have you ever earned money as a contractor or a small business owner? If so, this scholarship opportunity is for you. If you are a qualifying student (see “who can apply” section … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Six Realistic Ways for Small Business Owners to Manage Time

Friday, April 13, 2018

You’ve probably heard the usual time management tips many times. You know that you should limit email review time, and avoid multi-tasking. But, you’re a small business owner. Delaying response … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management
December Small Business Events

May Small Business Events Around the Country

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Get ready – this years’ National Small Business week is April 29th – May 5th. We’ve compiled a list of events in May that are sure to meet your small … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Small Business Events

Settling Disputes In and Out of the Workplace

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Small businesses are like families. The team members may be close-knit, but spats are common. Outside people and businesses can create additional discord, as well. Sure, you could call in … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Customer Support Should Support Your Entire Company

Friday, March 23, 2018

Of all the software companies that I worked for during my technical writing days, only one had a system for reporting technical support calls to the rest of the company. … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Would Your Business Benefit from Job Sharing?

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in February, 2018, over 21 million people chose to work part-time for noneconomic reasons. Generally speaking, this group did not really need the … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Should Small Businesses Incorporate to Take Advantage of the New Tax Law?

Monday, March 5, 2018

If you watched the news coverage surrounding the new tax law,  you probably heard the phrase, pass-through entity being bandied about … a lot. The issue of pass-through entities certainly … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Form an LLC / Select the Best Small Business Computer

It’s Not Too Late to Resolve to Get Organized

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Small business owners work really hard. You probably feel like you spend 48 hours every day just focusing on ways to increase sales and save money. Each year, you may … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management
December Small Business Events

March Small Business Events

Friday, February 16, 2018

Events Around the Country Skilled for Success: Building and Entrepreneurial Mindset What is it: A compelling conversation on building an entrepreneurial mindset led by a panel of entrepreneurs from across … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Small Business Events

How Does the New Tax Plan Affect Independent Workers?

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

In 2017, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 56 percent increase over the past ten years in workers considering contract work to be their primary means of employment. … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Form an LLC / Set Up the Books / Small Business Tax Tips

Informative, Targeted Marketing Techniques Add Depth To Your Message

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Part 2: Exploring Common Content Marketing Techniques If you read Part 1 of this two-part series, then you already understand the basic principles behind Content Marketing (CM). If you haven’t … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Create Basic Marketing Materials

Informative, Targeted Marketing Techniques Add Depth To Your Message

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Part 1: An Introduction to Content Marketing If you currently advertise your products or services through traditional media or online, then you’re already on your way toward getting your message … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Create Basic Marketing Materials / Management / Select an Email Marketing Service
December Small Business Events

February Small Business Events

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Small business events are a great way to broaden your knowledge and network, whether it’s within a specific industry or among more general group of business owners and entrepreneurs. Here’s … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Small Business Events

Thinking About a Business Idea? A Virtual CFO Might be a Great Sounding Board

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Ideas are essential whether you’re growing your business or just getting started, but at some point, practicality has to enter into the picture. Sometimes you need a second opinion to … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Create a Business Budget / Select the Best Small Business Computer

Competitive Intelligence is a Two-Sided Spy Game

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Intelligence About Competitors is Only Part of the Picture Like most business owners, you probably cast eyes on competing businesses to find out where your business stands and to get … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

How Many Generations can Co-Exist Within One Workplace?

Friday, December 29, 2017

Small business owners probably employ people from three diverse generations. Since each generation has its own set of beliefs and is driven by different motivational factors, how can you possibly … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Build Your Team / Management
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