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7 Ways to Survive a Cash Flow Crunch

May 4, 2017, Samantha Novick

Finding ways to navigate a temporary cash shortfall can help put your business back in the black as quickly as possible.

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8 Retail Trends You Need to Know About

May 3, 2017

Retail success is all about having the latest and greatest products. So, what’s new in retail?

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Do You Rely on Debt to Grow Your Business?

May 2, 2017, Rieva Lesonsky

In a study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, four in 10 small business owners say their profits are higher than last year, and 63 percent believe their profits will increase even more in the coming year.

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What Sets You Apart? 3 Factors to Distinguish Your Value to Customers

May 1, 2017, Ari Rabban

Whether you’re a startup founder or an industry veteran looking for a slight edge over the competition, your success depends on your ability to focus — both on your customers and on yourself.

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Hear from Small Business Owners in our Megaphone of Main Street Report

April 28, 2017, Bridget Weston Pollack

We surveyed more than 18,000 SCORE clients to find out how business owners are faring. We collected these results to create our first data report,The Megaphone of Main Street.

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How to Bootstrap a Startup: 5 Things Not to Do

April 27, 2017, Sara Sugar

If you avoid these major blunders from the start, your journey will be a bit less bumpy.

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5 Marketing Strategies for Fitness Professionals

April 26, 2017, Jessica Thiefels

These marketing opportunities put you in front of your intended audience and prove your value as a health and fitness professional.

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Are You Ready to Lead?

April 25, 2017, Rieva Lesonsky

A whopping 95 percent of entrepreneurs polled believe their leadership skills are “above average.”

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Want a Strong Small Business? Check Your Financial Plans

April 21, 2017, Bridget Weston Pollack

Of all the research and planning that goes into starting and running a small business, financial plans probably trip up the most budding entrepreneurs.

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The Art of Referrals

April 20, 2017, Hal Shelton

Referrals are of two origins—what others say about you based on their experience and direct actions you take to encourage that communication. Both should be part of your marketing strategy and included in your business plan.

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7 Management Mistakes That Hurt Productivity and How to Avoid Them

April 19, 2017, Derek Miller

The desire for increased productivity leads to some managers making some common mistakes that, ironically, lessen productivity. Here are seven management mistakes that hurt productivity and employee satisfaction.