In today’s international business world, competition is stronger than ever. When hundreds of startups are popping up and thriving in various industries and many larger companies are having trouble staying on top, everyone agrees it’s an exciting time to be a business owner. One of the most important factors that determines a company’s success is
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Including sustainability into business operations is a demanding process but every moment a company puts it off increases their liabilities. Because of today’s international market, many businesses are pushed to reevaluate and rebuild in order to keep up with their industry. For those that are still on the fence, it’s important to remember the alternative
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Management challenges are a common occurrence in many startups and small businesses.  Sometimes a skilled and knowledgeable caretaker is needed while a search is ongoing for a permanent executive. Other times, an issue could pop up and would require the specific expertise of someone you don’t necessarily need to have on your business full-time. Here
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There are several reasons why the majority of businesses want to go global, but only few of them really take the leap. While going international provides excellent profit and growth opportunities, there are many challenges to overcome. Having business leaders and employees that you can trust and are experienced in handling international operations is a
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In the world of small business, owners need to be a Jack of All Trades. Knowing your services and products by heart is essential for every small business owner, but what do you do when you’re not an expert in sales, technology or finances? With all the tasks that you need to oversee, it’s easy
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Interim Executives: Short-Term Relationships for Long-Term Success Is your company in the middle of a challenging transition? Are you downsizing, dealing with rapid growth, or struggling with high turnover? If so, you might well need the help of an interim executive who can help you steer the ship. An interim executive steps in during a
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Management Consulting: Not Just for Established Businesses If you’re an entrepreneur in start-up mode you may think (as many do) that management consulting is something only established, large businesses use. In truth, your early stage company can reap many benefits from bringing in management consultants. I’ve seen firsthand how business consulting services can turn things around
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The Case for CEO Advisors If you’re a small or mid-market business owner then you are used to doing it all. Some of the tasks that you must accomplish are second nature to you. Others are overwhelming. The most common role? That of the CEO.  The trouble with business owners acting as CEOs becomes apparent
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Rocket Lawyer recently ran its semi-annual business survey. It had some very revealing things to say about the legal issues that small business owners face every day. Six legal issues stood out in particular as being concerns that most small business owners share. Government Regulations (26%). Staying on top of government regulations can certainly be a
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What do I mean by this title? It’s all about risk and reward. While the risks for  SMB’s are usually low, the rewards can be exponential. Mark Twain once said, “Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising.” The Marketing Edge So how does this tie into marketing? In marketing SMBs
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It seems so easy. Jump online, make a video, and drum up seed capital for your new small business. But crowdfunding can come with some real pitfalls. Seek legal and accounting advice before jumping on Kickstarter. Concerns that you should be discussing include whether or not your business is truly a good fit for this
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Small business owners and entrepreneurs often wear so many hats that managing time properly feels like an impossible task. In honor of National Time Management Month, we’ve put together a list of useful articles where you can learn time management tips to get organized and stay in control of your time and productivity. Time management: Tips
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