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Business with benefits: The world’s most valuable B Corp companies, mapped

Team ZenBusiness July 13, 2021

As you take the steps toward turning your dreams of becoming a business owner into a reality, you’ll notice that the learning curve is steep and can take some unexpected turns. While there’s no crystal ball to tell you exactly what the journey ahead will look like, you can learn from the experience of countless new business owners who have come before you.

The Entrepreneur Influencer Index

Janna Wilkinson October 8, 2021

Who is the most influential entrepreneur working in the world today? And why is that important? In an age of social media, online partnerships, and even the emergence of celebrity Creative Directors, influence is a much-misunderstood element in any successful entrepreneur’s profile. Influence is important. It’s a measure of an individual’s power to mold the ...

The 33 Myths

by David Sirota, Louis A. Mischkind, Irwin Meltzer September 5, 2014

Here are 33 traditional and voguish beliefs that, on the basis of their research, the authors of The Enthusiastic Employee say have little or no basis in reality. These beliefs, covering a variety of areas, are widespread and, when applied to the typical employee and work situation, are wrong. They also often contradict each other, ...

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401(k) Strategies for Lean Times

By Peter Passell May 22, 2017

While the financial crisis certainly proves that you can’t rely on a 401(k) to make all your dreams come true, it is still a solid, flexible way to maximize the value of your savings. And a little rethinking can make it a more reliable foundation for retirement. Read these tips on how to invest your ...

Getting Out When You’re Bleeding Cash

by Janet Attard February 8, 2019

Dear Janet, I own a small cafe that is not doing well and I would like to sell it as soon as possible. I know it is only worth the value of the equipment. I still have a year left on the lease. My question is how to go about selling it? Do I find ...

When Cash Doesn’t Flow

by Janet Attard August 26, 2020

One of the dirty little secrets of small business ownership is how easy it is to have more than enough work coming in and not enough cash. Fortunately, there are some ways to remedy the situation. Dear Janet, My wife and I run a small business providing large format digital ink-jet printing for Fortune 500 ...

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80/20 Getting Plenty?

by Brian McGregor October 1, 2013

Understand the 80/20 Rule of Business: The 80/20 rule has stood the test of time in every industry, for every profession covering every job function. Use it wisely in your internet entrepreneurial activity, and you will be well rewarded. If you’re a budding internet entrepreneur, it’s time you really understood the 80/20 rule. The 80/20 ...

How to Profit From Your Ad Space in this Economic Downturn

by John D. Schultz October 11, 2013

The recent economic downturn has left many potential advertisers much more reluctant to pay the prices they would have a year or two ago. Here are six ways to boost your ad sales and profits in spite of the economy. Recent research predicts that the online ad market will decline by 25% in 2001.** In ...

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Is Your Point of Sale Software Vulnerable?

By David Liu March 2, 2020

Is Your Point of Sale Software Vulnerable? Fully managed point of sale software can do wonders for your business operations, but you may want to rethink running your entire storefront from just one single computer. Fully managed point of sale software can do wonders for your business operations, but you may want to rethink running ...

Charity Scam: Tis the Season to be Charitable, But Don’t Fall for Charity Scams

by Paul Davis April 25, 2014

This is the time of year when people, including business owners, are most likely to contribute to charities. Unfortunately, scam artists are ready and waiting to take advantage of your generosity. Here’s what you need to know to avoid having your contribution go to a not-so-worthy cause. Tis the season to be charitable. Despite the ...

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