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In 2007, Denise Wilson launched Desert Jet, a private jet charter service. Now, business is really taking off. Read more
Core Values Will Create Your Success
Build some real value into your business by building your business on strong values that you determine. Read more
Turn Your Company Into an Innovation Incubator
You've built a team of top-notch employees, but can you make them think like entrepreneurs? Here's how to create a source of profitable business ventures tha... Read more
Customer Service Pop Quiz: Be Your Own Customer
When it comes to customer service, it's easy to assume that if there aren't any complaints, there's no need to improve it. Big mistake. Read more
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You got where you are being who you are. You'll go far by accepting and understanding your brain and personality attributes, and encouraging others to do so ... Read more
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Selling Your Business? Get Your Documents in Order
Prospective business buyers wont’ simply take you on your word. You need to have documents ready to support every claim you make during the sales process. Read more
Why You Should Care About Marketing Attribution
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Small businesses often fret over when to hire additional employees. Use this simple formula to automate the decision-making process. Read more
Why Execution (Not Ideas) Will Bring You Success
The reason so many would-be entrepreneurs fails is because they get too hung up on their ideas. Read more
Every Innovative Dream Team Needs These
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Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week, Spigit, helps companies curate employee ideas and feedback to create a better product or service. Read more
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We ran three marketing tests-with surprising results. Here's what our data revealed about the clicking habits of customers. Read more
The Cure for Rose-Colored Glasses Syndrome
Entrepreneurs are often incurable optimists. But if your optimism is clouding your vision, small problems can turn into business-threatening issues. Read more
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It's not enough to have a great product anymore. Consumers want to buy into company culture. Read more
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By taking the time to reflect on why you lost a customer or failed to close a sale, you'll find ways to improve on the next one. Read more
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Too much brand recognition can actually be a bad thing, especially if left unchecked, and lead to the loss of your trademark rights. Read more
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Creating a to-do list before you sell can help you create a clear plan for improvements to your business before you put it on the market. Read more
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The answer to remaining relevant in today's digital marketplace is adopting this simple philosophy: "Share everything, everywhere." Read more
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