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You Call The Shots

March 26, 2013

Tweet     One of the benefits of being an entrepreneur is the flexibility you have in your career. You make the rules. You call the shots. The worst thing you can do is get tied down in a job. Use the freedom and portability that comes with entrepreneurship to plan something wonderful. It might [...]

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Success and You

March 19, 2013

Tweet Each of us is deserving of success, whether we believe it or not. Often, we are discouraged by our pitfalls and hesitate to try again. We think to ourselves, maybe it wasn’t meant to be. Fate is not a factor when it comes to one’s success. It is up to the individual and his [...]

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Improve Your Bottom Line

February 15, 2013

Tweet Progress feels good. When you are productive and can meet the needs of your business, you feel a new sense of power. Feed off of that energy and keep going! Don’t get discouraged – figure out how to grow your profits. Become empowered by the rush of getting things done and you will find satisfaction [...]

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Stay Confident.

February 5, 2013

Tweet Others will not believe in you until you believe in yourself. Confidence is key, and is a vital element to success. Being confident is having the ability to get back up when you are knocked down because you are determined to reach a goal. It is knowing who you are as a person and [...]

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Trust Your Gut

January 15, 2013

Tweet      “Trust your instinct to the end, though you can render no reason.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson If you trust your gut, others will follow. Exhibit confidence in your beliefs and you will in turn be viewed as an influential leader.

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The Small Business Credit Card Secret You Should Know

May 24, 2011

Tweet Like most small business owners, you probably have a credit card issued in your business name that you use solely for business-related expenses. You shopped around, found a great interest rate or rewards program, and you use it sparingly. Used wisely, a small business credit card can help your business operate successfully. But there [...]

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7 Tips for Negotiating with the IRS

February 18, 2011

Tweet Uh-oh. It’s an entrepreneur’s nightmare. You filed your taxes, but now the IRS has found a problem with your return. Instead of that refund you had already spent in your head, you owe the government taxes and penalties. What do you do now? Bonnie Lee at Fox Business offers you 7 Tips for Negotiating [...]

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Critical Thinking Skills Lacking in College Students

February 9, 2011

Tweet Doug Mataconis at Outside the Beltway wrote about a disturbing trend with today’s college students-a lack of critical thinking skills. Business success hinges upon the ability to be innovative in solving problems and formulating a profitable strategy, and a dearth of those skills can be disastrous for our future economy. But who is to [...]

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How a Slow Economy is a Positive for Starting a Business

January 17, 2011

Tweet The past few years have been a true economic challenge for scores of businesses.  Many people thinking of starting a business are waiting for the economy to rebound in order to give themselves a better chance at survival.  However, a still-relevant article written at the start of the recession shows budding entrepreneurs that a [...]

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Winning the Game: Simple Ways to Build Company Culture

October 15, 2010

Tweet Women entrepreneurs are smart and savvy enough to know that image is everything in business. Your brand reputation can either make you wildly successfully or terribly bankrupt. That is why, as Ja-Naé discusses in today’s small business podcast, building your company culture is essential. What are some brands that you feel have been successful [...]

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