If you’re like me, it’s hard for you to shut down shop to go on vacation. You sneak a peek at your email now and then, or work from your hotel room. But not this time. This very moment, I’m exploring the green grasses of Ireland with my mother. But you wouldn’t know it. First, [...]

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If you’re constantly looking for small business experts and advice like I am, you’ll be happy to know that there’s a great new resource that is completely free. As many of you know, I blog for Small Business Trends and assist with marketing for some of Small Biz Trends’ other properties. I am also the [...]

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This is from my post on Small Business Trends. Whether you hire the occasional freelancer or have a full-time staff, your business needs training processes to ensure each employee knows his role. Many of us have found out the hard way that simply telling someone what to do isn’t enough; we need a program that [...]

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Many people glamorize freelancing. But is it all that? This infographic by MastersDegree explores the pros and cons. Created by: MastersDegree.net

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I often say I became an accidental entrepreneur, but I haven’t told the actual story to many. I was working as Director of Communications for an investor relations firm. I wasn’t crazy about the IR component of the job, but I did love the marketing and communication side. I worked with a great bunch of [...]

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I just read “4 ways to stop being so busy” by Laura Vanderkam on CBSNews.com. She’s got some great examples of how we all waste time at work, and I wanted to expand upon her four examples for the small business world. 1. Don’t mistake things that look like work for actual work.  For us small [...]

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This is from my post on BizLaunch. If you’re contemplating starting a retail business, you may be on the fence about whether to make it a virtual store or a brick-and-mortar. Here are the pros and cons of each to help you in your decision. Online Retail Benefits The really wonderful thing about starting an [...]

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When I watch shows like Shark Tank and see people who are struggling to run manufacturing companies that will provide Americans jobs, it’s hard for me to relate. At least, it was until recently. While the smart business move for many of them would be to outsource the work overseas, they’re not the only ones [...]

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