In an era when political battles are nastier than ever, small business is the American dream we can all agree on. Yet we're not doing all we can to support small firms—because we're treating them all exactly the same.
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The latest studies show consumers are willing to pay more to buy from a small business than a big one. Here's a look at five reasons why Americans are...
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On average, 60 per cent of a company’s sales are lost and 17 per cent of jobs cut in the four years after a majority owning entrepreneur dies, according to new research
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Here's how mediocre employees can take down a business. Don't let it happen to you.
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Health insurers are privately warning brokers that premiums for many individuals and small businesses could increase sharply next year because of the health-care overhaul law, with the nation's biggest firm projecting that rates could more than...
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Often business owners try to deal with management and ownership simultaneously – and although this approach may seem like the fastest and easiest way to make decisions – it carries significant risk
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Despite signs the economy is rebounding, Americans' confidence in their ability to retire comfortably is not, according to a survey released Tuesday by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
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Bill Gates, speaking at the SXSWedu conference in Austin, urged entrepreneurs to create educational programs for the 21st Century.
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Answering the why: Here's how to explain your reasons for selling - Cleveland Business News - Northeast Ohio and Cleveland - Crain's Cleveland Business
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These classic sales books should be in every business library.
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