How would a check for $10,000 help your business? Start thinking about it, because the LivePlan $10,000 Boost is officially open for registrations! Open to U.S. residents only, the LivePlan $10,000 Boost is a business plan competition for users of LivePlan, the leading online business planning and tracking software. The best-written LivePlan business plan will [...]
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If you own a business, you probably have heard how you have to “do social media” if you want to get ahead. Create a Facebook page, a Twitter account and start amassing “likes” and followers and somehow the money will start rolling in. But did you ever stop and think, why? Why would somebody want [...]
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Is the amount of time somebody spends at the office indicative of the quality or quantity of the work they produce? Not so long ago, offices were filled with people who were putting in face time, or “working” 18 hours days because that’s what it took to get ahead. But the question is, were they [...]
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It’s a common refrain these days, voiced by “experts” and busy entrepreneurs: business plans and business planning are pointless. It’s a seductive argument. The world moves fast, how can you forecast your sales for three years from now when it’s hard to predict what’s going to happen in three weeks? There’s clearly no point in [...]
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June is almost upon us, and there are some exciting networking and learning opportunities for small business owners around the world. Below are some highlights – see the Bplans Small Business Calendar to find out what else is happening in June. The Inc. Leadership Forum – June 6 – 8, Miami, Florida Inc. has created [...]
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If you travel a lot for your business, you probably rely on your mobile devices to stay connected and productive. How do you compare to the stats in the infographic below? Business Traveler’s Mobile Dependence Infographic created by PC Housing
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National Small Business Week kicked off yesterday with a three-day educational and networking event in Washington, D.C., recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of small businesses across the country. If you couldn’t make it to Washington this year, you can still benefit by joining marketing expert John Jantsch for a free webinar he’s offering in celebration [...]
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It’s the question that everybody starting a small business asks. Do I need outside funding or can I bootstrap my business. If I do need funding, what kind do I need, and how to I get it? Most businesses are actually financed by home equity or private savings. Attracting venture capital or angel investors is [...]
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Every year, the folks at Entrepreneur Magazine name an Entrepreneur of the Year. They’re looking for a person who makes a positive impact and improves their industry, employees, and community with a combination of ideas, leadership, and vision. The deadline for entries this year is June 15, so you’ve got plenty of time to enter [...]
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