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The Importance of Calculating Your Inventory Turnover Ratio

5 minute read

March 14, 2020

If you own a business and have noticed struggles relating to sales, you may wonder what to do to improve. One of the most common pain points for retail businesses is improper inventory controls. Knowing...

Small Business

How to Handle Age Discrimination in your Workplace

5 minute read

March 14, 2020

In a perfect world, every employee would be treated fairly, regardless of their age. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, employees experience unfair treatment because of how old or young they are. This is...

Small Business

How to Unlock The Potential Of Trello Business Management

5 minute read

March 13, 2020

Sometimes you have business projects that are difficult to visualize accurately. There are many moving pieces, and keeping track of everything goes far beyond a simple to-do list.\n\n\nOther times, you have teams that may be...

Small Business

The Importance Of Silence In Negotiation Tactics

5 minute read

March 11, 2020

Susan Cain examined society’s bias towards extroversion in her book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking. She highlighted how, particularly in business, we idealize the extrovert. The person who's...

Marketing

Pros and Cons Of Hiring A Digital Marketing Agency

5 minute read

March 11, 2020

Whether you’re starting a business or you’ve been running one for years, you know the importance of marketing. In today’s online world, digital marketing is likely a major component of your overall strategy.

Small Business

The Best Free Online Certifications For Business Owners

5 minute read

March 10, 2020

For many entrepreneurs, there was a tremendous learning curve associated with their business success. Whether an experienced MBA or lacking formal education, there are always new problems. To face these challenges, you must be able...

Small Business

Pros and Cons Of Starting A Subscription Box Service In 2020

5 minute read

March 9, 2020

A decade ago, most consumers didn’t know what a subscription box was. There were some early adopters in this market, such as The Sampler, an art-based subscription, which started in 2004. However, the trend really...

Small Business

Small Business Ideas: How to Select A Long-Lasting Niche

5 minute read

March 8, 2020

Many entrepreneurs know they want to start a small business before deciding what that business opportunity will be. If that’s the boat you’re in, how do you choose a long-lasting idea?

Small Business

Heating Up: Business Ownership And The FIRE Movement

5 minute read

March 7, 2020

Without realizing that there's a term for their pursuits, most Americans are focused on the FIRE lifestyle. Although more recently thrust into mainstream vocabulary, financial independence is the real American dream.\n\n\nThis movement is typically defined...