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The best time to start preparing your business for sale is from the moment it's conceived. Ideally, by incorporating exit strategies into your initial business plan, you’re not only focusing on growth but also on creating a business that is appealing to future buyers…
Like an uncharted expanse of sea, the landscape of entrepreneurship can be both exhilarating and intimidating. Rich with opportunities yet fraught with challenges, this domain tests the mettle of all who dare to venture. Experienced entrepreneurs, like seasoned sailors, may possess the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate these turbulent waters…
Every great leader has a set of principles that guides their actions and decisions. While they may not explicitly write down their leadership style, their subconscious beliefs about leadership, integrity, productivity, and more inform their approach…
Marketing automation has become super important for businesses of all sizes, even small and medium-sized ones. It helps them grow their sales pipelines, improve customer support, and make more money. In fact, a study by Act! found that SMBs who use marketing software and other cool tech…
Running a business comes with a lot of responsibilities. Many entrepreneurs and business owners respond by simply putting in more hours. This can actually hurt your ability to run your company well and create feelings of burnout. In this article, we’re going to explore eight effective ways to work smarter each day, not harder…
People often assume that being a manager means you’re a leader. But does being a good manager make you a good leader? There are about as many similarities between the two as there are differences. The main difference is that leaders inspire others to believe in their vision, whereas managers hire and guide people, often without any buy-in to the vision…
Since the Industrial Revolution began in the 1760s, we’ve been working harder and harder. As we changed from a farming and handicraft economy to one dominated by machine manufacturing, we saw economic, political and social change. Then came the financial markets and stock exchange boom…
You've done the work to find and recruit the best candidates for your company and, now you're ready to begin interviewing. The interview process can be a painful one — both for employee candidates and for the company doing the hiring. It takes a lot of preparation and the potential that there won’t be a fit can be devastating. It can feel like both sides wasted their time, leaving them downtrodden and, sometimes, annoyed…
Being a business owner is not an easy job. While owning a business may result in lucrative rewards, there is a lot of hard work that goes into it every day — sometimes even on vacation. Needless to say, many business owners are multi-talented individuals with a lot on their plates…
