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Read more about the article Branding Your Small Business: 5 Reasons It’s Worth Your While

Branding Your Small Business: 5 Reasons It’s Worth Your While

  • Post author:Jodee Taylor
  • Post published:May 31, 2016
  • Post category:Marketing
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  There’s no debating that “branding” is a business buzzword right now. Everyone is familiar with megabrands like Nike shoes, Starbucks coffee, and Apple computers (I bet you just saw…

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Read more about the article Your Time Management Plan: An Overlooked Path to Success

Your Time Management Plan: An Overlooked Path to Success

  • Post author:Jodee Taylor
  • Post published:April 25, 2016
  • Post category:Management
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  Let’s be honest – are you accomplishing as much as you could each day? Or do you lay in bed feeling you could have done more, or done better? …

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Finding Customers: It All Starts Here

  • Post author:Jodee Taylor
  • Post published:March 15, 2016
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    To launch a new business, owners need to find customers. To grow a business, owners need to consistently find new customers – and retain them.   Do you…

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Read more about the article Mastering Cash Flow

Mastering Cash Flow

  • Post author:Jodee Taylor
  • Post published:March 1, 2016
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Small businesses operate with cash, so good cash flow management is critical to your success. What is cash flow? It’s the movement of money into and out of your business.…

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Read more about the article Constructing Your Website for Effective Sales

Constructing Your Website for Effective Sales

  • Post author:Jodee Taylor
  • Post published:February 16, 2016
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Your website is much more than an online brochure. It’s the front door to your business, the first place many potential customers go to find out about your product.  …

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Markup vs. Margin: Determining the Cost of Your Product

  • Post author:Jodee Taylor
  • Post published:January 19, 2016
  • Post category:Money
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As you build your business, one of the most important questions you’ll ask yourself is “How do I decide what to charge for my product?”   Before you answer, you…

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Read more about the article Create a Powerful Marketing Plan in 5 Easy Steps

Create a Powerful Marketing Plan in 5 Easy Steps

  • Post author:Jodee Taylor
  • Post published:January 5, 2016
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You already have a great product or service. Now you need to focus on winning and keeping loyal customers. That’s why a well-researched, strategic marketing plan is essential. It details…

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Read more about the article Small Business Loan: Where To Go When The Bank Says No

Small Business Loan: Where To Go When The Bank Says No

  • Post author:Jodee Taylor
  • Post published:October 23, 2015
  • Post category:Money
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You have an awesome business idea – it’s smart, unique, has demand, and you believe has the potential to support your financial goal. But, you need some start-up capital and…

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Read more about the article Improve Your Online Presence

Improve Your Online Presence

  • Post author:Jodee Taylor
  • Post published:October 23, 2015
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Managing Your Online Reputation Where do people go first when they want to learn more about your business? According to Nielsen ratings, 85 percent of customers check out a business…

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Read more about the article Corporation, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship? Which is Best for Your Small Business

Corporation, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship? Which is Best for Your Small Business

  • Post author:Jodee Taylor
  • Post published:October 23, 2015
  • Post category:Management
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Of the many decisions you make as a small business owner, one of the most important decisions you make is your company’s legal structure. Not only will this decision have…

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