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Posts in category: Helpful Articles & Tips

Small Business Survival Rates and Firm Age

Frequently Asked QuestionsHelpful Articles & Tips

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Watch out for IRS Scams… Even Bankers get the call- Listen to it here

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I got a call from the IRS that I owe them money. Listen to see how the call went :) Paul    

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What is being built in Tacoma? (2017)

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The City of Tacoma Community & Economic Development Office created a great PowerPoint about investing in Tacoma. Curious to know what is in the wo ...

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6 Tips For Becoming A Frugal Business Owner

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by Due.com Thinking of starting or growing your small business? If you’ve been considering quitting your job to start working for yourself, money m ...

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These 4 tips will help small business owners drastically boost their earnings this year

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by Yumi Clark Whether you're running an established small business or just starting your journey toward entrepreneurship, it's safe to assume m ...

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When baby boomers retire, what happens to their small businesses?

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By Gene Marks   Baby boomers, the generation born immediately following World War II, are getting old. Many of them are small business owners ...

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For some, working at a small business may actually decrease stress

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by Gene Marks Are your employees stressed out and potentially suicidal? Two reports released this week indicate they could be. The HR Digest rep ...

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25 of the Best Small Business Accounts on Twitter

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By Brian Sutter   Want to build a presence on Twitter? One of the best ways to get more followers is to tweet – and retweet - great stuff. ...

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3 Marketing Tactics to Validate a Product Idea Before You Build It

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by Ryan Robinson Whether you’re just getting started with your own business, growing it on the side of your day job, or investing in a new product ...

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11 Technology Tools to Boost Your Business in 2017

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By Melinda Emerson I’m big on finding technology tools that can help me do more in my small business. There are some great tools out there that man ...

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