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5 Reasons Why Workplace Diversity Is Key For Business Growth
ADEI-focused mindset can help you to enrich your small business, connect you to your customers, and benefit your community. Here are some practical ways your small business can embrace change and diversity.
Black Business Owner Spotlight
Black businesses and Black business owners have faced increasing challenges during 2020 and into 2021. Rieva Lesonsky talks with three Black business owners to get their advice and perspective.
Matching Your Personality with Franchise Types
When looking at franchise opportunities make sure that you're selecting the right franchise business for your personality. Here is advice from FranNet.
How to Keep Your Small Business Going During a Crisis
During periods of crisis, like the current pandemic, keeping your small business afloat can be hard. We discuss five ways to keep your small business running.
9 Tips For Doing Business Taxes
To help you better prepare for tax season, we asked small business owners and accountants for their best tips for doing business taxes. There are several ideas that may help you prepare business taxes for years to come.
A Better Scorecard: 3 Ways to Improve How Your Business Measures Success
Creating and refining your business scorecard is a template for finding business success. But, are you focusing on the right indicators? Read more to find out.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace — Trends for 2021
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace are critical to the success of best-in-class organizations. Here we will highlight several areas where business leaders should focus their DEI efforts in 2021 to ensure that their organizations are characterized by fairness, compassion and equal opportunity.
The Benefits of Virtual Mentoring for Small Businesses
With the continuation of Covid-19 pandemic virtual mentoring is more prevalent than ever. Discover how making an online connection can boost your business.
13 Ways To Support Black-Owned Businesses & Organizations
Supporting black-owned businesses can help build relationships and boost community morale.
Four Things Couples Must do to Run a Successful Business Together
Running a business is difficult. Running a business with your partner is even more difficult. Get advice from Lamar and Tyler on how to make your business, and relationship, work.
Launching a Small Business? How to Start Smart
In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and a tough economy, business startups are on the rise. Before you leap into business ownership, there are some things you should know.