The latest news from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is not inspiring—the national unemployment in June was a whopping 9.2%. Get a room of ten Americans together, and statistically, slightly less than one of them does not have a job. …

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There are several ways to organize a business, and the option selected depends on various factors. A small, family-owned and -operated business will likely choose a different structure than a larger company with several owners and many employees. Each option …

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Customer recognition is the key to success, and nothing makes you more immediately memorable in the eyes of consumers than your business name. You want customers to form a positive association with your business, right away. This post focuses on …

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Hopefully 2010 has been a good year for you and your business, leaving your bank account full, your customers happy, and you thinking about how to grow in 2011. The decision of what to do next can be a tough …

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