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The 7-Step Guide To Finding the Right Clients and Avoiding the Ones Who Waste Your Time

The right client base is the key to growth -- and staying sane. Here's how to find customers who enrich your business and don't waste your time and energy.

By Imran Tariq

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6 Ways to Identify Profitable Products and Make Money With Your Online Store

Here are some powerful tactics to build and grow a successful online shopping business.

By Imran Tariq

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7 Bulletproof Strategies to Increase Sales and Make More Money

Use these sales strategies to fuel exponential growth for your business.

By R.L. Adams

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Four Friends Started a Business and Sold It to Apple for $400 Million. Here’s How.

The co-founder of Shazam talks about starting a business that is personally and financially fulfilling.

By Daniel Priestley

Entrepreneurs

You’ll Accomplish More Without a To-Do List

The problem with a to-do list is that checking off 'reorder office supplies' is just as satisfying as 'reimagine marketing strategy.'

By Aytekin Tank

Marketing

4 Simple Tips That Will Get Big Results for Your Business on Google Search

Maximize your brand's exposure with these easy-to-implement tactics.

By Imran Tariq

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Successful People Often Share These 2 Traits

A good leader recognizes the importance of pace and intensity.

By Mike Phillips

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How to Use Google Reviews to Increase Customers and Sales

Strategies to ramp up your SEO to produce more foot traffic and site visits.

By Imran Tariq

Business Accounting

Tax Audits Are on the Rise. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Freak Out.

Don't panic, a letter from the IRS doesn't equal doom.

By Bruce Willey

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3 Ways To Put Your Customers’ Needs First — And Increase Your Profits in the Process

How to build a brand that thrives when customers succeed.

By CJ Forse

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How Much Should You Tell Your Employees?

Transparency, like most things, is best done in moderation.

By Jonathan Herrick

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Nightmare: ‘I Sold My Company and Owe More in Taxes Than I Actually Made!’

Here's how to avoid this entrepreneur's nightmare.

By Bruce Willey

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3 Alternative Ways to Exit Your Business for $500K — $5 Million

Navigate a successful -- and realistic -- exit with these approaches.

By Daniel Priestley

Marketing

Branding Strategies That Create Customers Who Spend 300% More

How to use the Internet to create and grow your brand.

By Linda Orr

Entrepreneurs

The Serious Problem No Entrepreneurs Want to Talk About

The startup world needs to begin a real conversation surrounding the dangers of unchecked stress -- now.

By Sona Jepsen

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5 Customer Service Rules to Boost Your Profit by 18 Percent

Utilize innovative solutions and technology to engage and retain your customers.

By Linda Orr

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6 Ways to Successfully Run Your Company With a Co-President

When tragedy hit their production company, here's how two of its executives stepped up to run the show.

By Rob LaPlante

Building a Business

3 Types of Mentors All Entrepreneurs Need to Be Successful

Fernish CEO Michael Barlow discusses the mentors you need to seek out -- and those who are already sitting right next to you.

By Michael Barlow

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How to Cut Costs Without Cutting Staff

Six entrepreneurs share smart tips for trimming operation costs.

By Entrepreneur Staff

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His Company Made Over $100 Million in Revenue and He Decided to Rebrand. Here’s Why.

The CEO of Infusionsoft discusses the business and psychology behind a company rebrand.

By Eric 'ERock' Christopher

Entrepreneurs

You Don’t Have to Be the Loudest Voice in the Room to Make an Impact

It's time for introverts to change the mold of what success looks like in an extroverted world.

By Patti Fletcher