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Growing a business

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IT & technology professionals
Researching competitors, finding funding sources, and protecting yourself with contracts and business insurance are just a few of the steps you should take when you start an IT services business.
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Growing a business

Small business owners in search of startup capital may find that a business loan is the best means for getting their business off the ground. In this guide, we'll go over the basics of small business...

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Insurance professionals
Marketing for insurance agents can include everything from polishing your website to sponsoring a community event. Find the methods that work best for your agency and your clients.
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Cleaning services
Building a simple website can add legitimacy for your cleaning business and help you acquire more clients. Use these tools and techniques to build a website for your cleaning business.
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Consulting
In addition to obtaining a business license, consultants are strengthening their credentials with professional consulting certifications.
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Insurance professionals
Insurance cancellations are a fact of life for every insurance agent. Here’s how you can keep them to a minimum – and what to say when a customer wants to cancel.
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Cleaning services
No matter what type of cleaning business you operate, you can find new customers and keep existing ones happy without busting your budget.
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Growing a business
Business owners have the right to refuse service to customers for legitimate reasons. Learn when it’s legal to turn away a would-be customer, and when it could land you in court.
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Consulting
The consulting market is crowded, so you'll need to be strategic to find your first clients.
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Consulting
Expanding your market to reach remote clients can lead to lucrative new opportunities, but comes with its own set of challenges.
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Food & beverage
Having repeat customers is necessary to running a successful restaurant. Below, we explore 10 ways you can have happy diners returning again and again.
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Growing a business

Because you can target digital marketing to reach qualified leads, it's one of the most effective forms of advertising your business. Get the most out of digital marketing by defining your marketing...

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Consulting
To avoid cash flow and budgetary problems, consultants can use these seven tricks to manage irregular revenue and improve their firm's finances.
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