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Compare and Contrast: Invoices vs Receipts

5 minute read

March 15, 2020

Regardless of your business's industry, a basic understanding of accounting is critical. However, to get that understanding, there are many details you’ll need to learn about. One of those details is financial documentation.\n\n\nIn accounting, there...

The Importance of Calculating Your Inventory Turnover Ratio

5 minute read

March 14, 2020

If you own a business and have noticed struggles relating to sales, you may wonder what to do to improve. One of the most common pain points for retail businesses is improper inventory controls. Knowing...

How to Handle Age Discrimination in your Workplace

5 minute read

March 14, 2020

In a perfect world, every employee would be treated fairly, regardless of their age. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, employees experience unfair treatment because of how old or young they are. This is...

How to Unlock The Potential Of Trello Business Management

5 minute read

March 13, 2020

Sometimes you have business projects that are difficult to visualize accurately. There are many moving pieces, and keeping track of everything goes far beyond a simple to-do list.\n\n\nOther times, you have teams that may be...

The Importance Of Silence In Negotiation Tactics

5 minute read

March 11, 2020

Susan Cain examined society’s bias towards extroversion in her book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking. She highlighted how, particularly in business, we idealize the extrovert. The person who's...

The Best Free Online Certifications For Business Owners

5 minute read

March 10, 2020

For many entrepreneurs, there was a tremendous learning curve associated with their business success. Whether an experienced MBA or lacking formal education, there are always new problems. To face these challenges, you must be able...

Pros and Cons Of Starting A Subscription Box Service In 2020

5 minute read

March 9, 2020

A decade ago, most consumers didn’t know what a subscription box was. There were some early adopters in this market, such as The Sampler, an art-based subscription, which started in 2004. However, the trend really...

Small Business Ideas: How to Select A Long-Lasting Niche

5 minute read

March 8, 2020

Many entrepreneurs know they want to start a small business before deciding what that business opportunity will be. If that’s the boat you’re in, how do you choose a long-lasting idea?

Heating Up: Business Ownership And The FIRE Movement

5 minute read

March 7, 2020

Without realizing that there's a term for their pursuits, most Americans are focused on the FIRE lifestyle. Although more recently thrust into mainstream vocabulary, financial independence is the real American dream.\n\n\nThis movement is typically defined...