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Management

How to Protect Your Small Business' Finances Regardless of the Economy

Several political, macro, economic and other risks demand that we try to keep our corporate treasuries ready for any eventuality.

Science & Technology

How Much Is Too Much Automation in the Workplace? How AI Could Be Hurting Your Employees

As organizations continue to invest more and more in artificial intelligence (AI), how will this impact employees well-being and office diversity practices?

Leadership

3 Lessons I've Learned After 5 Years Leading a Public Company

Simplicity equates to clarity, and in the corporate world, clarity is key to producing results.

Money & Finance

Don't File and Forget: Use Your Receipts to Gain Insight on Business Spending

Your business receipts are more than proof for IRS deductions. They're the windows to the soul of your business. Here's what you can see through them.

Growing a Business

How Small Businesses Can Still Create Jobs Despite Inflation and Rising Interest Rates

I've worked closely with small businesses for more than 10 years — here's how they can power through this tough economy and create jobs in the process.

Franchise

Smart Business Owners Know the Difference Between Profit and Cash Flow. If You Want to Make Money You Should, Too.

In short, if the revenue you realize each month exceeds the expenses that generated that revenue, you are profitable. However, it does not necessarily mean that you have positive cash flow.

Money & Finance

Master the Highs and Lows of Running a Seasonal Business With These Expert Bookkeeping Tips

Seasonal businesses deal with the problem of having a lack of cash flow at certain points during the year; here's how to keep your bills (and cash) aligned.

Business Ideas

Secure Your Funding — How Small Business Owners Can Level Up Their Negotiation Tactics With Venture Capitalists

Even if your business is very small or you're new to the business world, you don't need to be intimidated when working with venture capitalists.

Personal Finance

Do This Simple Exercise to Build Better Money Habits in 2024, Says Financial Expert

A majority of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck — and a strategic shift in spending could help.

Operations & Logistics

Should You Hire a PR Firm or a Boutique PR Firm? (And What's the Difference?)

There's little argument that PR efforts are vital, if not downright necessary, to the success of present-day entrepreneurship. But many businesses still debate the merits of taking on an outside agency, and even once they're convinced, what type of firm should they hire: specialist or generalist?

Growing a Business

The Long Game vs. The Short Game — How Small Business Owners Can Master Authentic Customer Relationships

Success isn't just about the number of sales or the size of our businesses. It's about the relationships we build.

Science & Technology

4 Ways This SEO Expert Uses AI to Create Content — and How You Can, Too

With continuing AI advancements, the SEO landscape forever evolves. Businesses that grasp this will cultivate the competitive edge essential in today's market.

Leadership

5 Ways CEOs Can Increase Productivity in 2024

Here are five strategies successful CEOs are leveraging to boost productivity as they look forward to 2024.