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Becoming the Boss

Owning your business means the freedom to set your hours, make your rules, and live your dream. It also means the chaos of setting up a company, meeting deadlines, dealing…

Location, Location, Location

What are the three most important factors when starting a business? Some will tell you it’s location, location, and location. In many ways, it is true. The spot you choose…

Steps financial institutions take to combat identity theft

Federal law requires banks, investment brokers, mutual funds and other creditors to adopt identity theft prevention programs. This is the Red Flags Rule, so-named because its central feature requires financial…

Calculate Customer Lifetime Value

How much is a customer worth to you? In order to really know that, its often important to look at the amount of business they’ll give you over the course…

Providing Great Customer Service

Your customers are the foundation of your business success. You stay profitable by selling. That means engaging with customers and building trust and loyalty. To make a solid relationship happen,…

Required Employee Benefits

As an employer and small business owner, you undoubtedly understand the importance offering your employees benefits. For many employees, salary is not the only factor in their decision to accept…

Optimize Your Sales Pipeline

What is it going to take to make your business successful and reach your sales goals? Understanding the metrics that drive your sales initiatives will help you understand the effort…