Tag: small business

Want to Switch Careers or Starting a Business? Get Out of Your Own Way

Starting a business or changing careers is hard enough. Don’t let your fears about career mistakes prevent you from getting what you truly want. Starting a business after an established career in another field might seem daunting. Career change, however, is actually the norm now. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Baby Boomers held an […]

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Google’s Search Results Aren’t Neutral

Google’s Search Results Aren’t Neutral A new report from the Wall Street Journal shows how far the world’s largest search engine goes to control what you find. According to a massive report from The Wall Street Journal this weekend, Google manipulates the results of search queries far more than it has admitted. While some of the interventions the Journal mentions might seem like they have the best […]

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Does Your Business Need to Offer Holiday Deals?

Contrary to Popular Belief, Maybe Not We all feel the pressure this time of year, but is it really necessary for everyone to offer a deal? With Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the horizon, lots of small-business owners rightfully have the holiday shopping season on the brain. The big guys (Target, Walmart, Amazon) have been planning their holiday deals […]

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Starting A Business After 50: How To Manage The Financial Risk

Starting A Business After 50: How To Manage The Financial Risk Transitioning from your nine-to-five career to becoming a business owner after 50 may sound enticing, with the freedom to set your own hours and profit from your passions. But midlife entrepreneurship comes with financial risks, too. Here’s how to manage them and set yourself […]

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How to Be a More Eco-Conscious Business Traveler

How to Be a More Eco-Conscious Business Traveler Consider these tips the next time you travel. As individuals take more interest in their own carbon footprint, governments and corporations have begun implementing drastic changes to help protect the environment. This is especially pertinent for business travelers. When you’re always on the go for your work, even small, […]

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