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Why You Should Support Small Business Saturday

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Black Friday may be a long-standing shopping tradition in the U.S., but Small Business Saturday is quickly making its mark on shoppers as well. Established in 2010 by American Express, SBS is dedicated to supporting and celebrating small business communities across the country.

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5 Key Traits of Successful People

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The world is a highly competitive place nowadays. In order to be the kind of individual that stands out among the crowd, you must develop traits that will consistently allow you to be successful. This means that you have to be willing to go above and beyond most individuals are normally prepared to do. Here are five key traits of successful …

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Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Marketing Ideas

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That time of year is coming up again! Preparing for the holidays is tough for small business owners, and in the rush of getting everything together for Christmas and the end of the year, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday tend to get pushed aside. Follow our tips on Black Friday and Small business Saturday marketing below: Black Friday shoppers …

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Is Your Small Business Ready for the Holidays?

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For almost any small business owner, the holidays and end of the year are some of the busiest days. Thorough planning and preparation for the season are so crucial for the turnout. Some business owners even do this as early as August. If you’re not one of them, don’t fret. There’s still time for you to get fully prepared for …

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Sales Quote

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Customizable Sales Quote Sample A Price Quote, Sales Quote, or Service Quote can be a legally binding agreement. A vendor and a customer will use a sales quote to deliver products and/or services at a predetermined price. When the quote is accepted by the customer, the quote is then normally converted to an invoice. Download this completely customizable sales quote sample form to make …

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Tax Expense Journal

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Doing your taxes might not be fun but you can make it less painful, faster, and be able to easily find exactly what you’re looking for. Avoid missing out on any tax deductions with our free downloadable tax expense sheet. This free expense tracking spreadsheet is an excellent tool for tracking expenses. Use it over any period of time for the …

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Business Plan

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Use this completely customizable business plan template to help get your business off on the right foot. Add your logo, your goals, and look professional while doing it! Stay on track of what you are setting out to do and use this template to engage with your employees.   Download Your Business Plan   Check out more of our free small business …

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Balance Sheet

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The business balance sheet is a very important financial statement. Use it to summarize your company’s assets (what it owns) and liabilities (what it owes). Use a balance sheet to gain insight into the financial strength of your company. You can also see how the company resources are distributed and compare the information with similar companies. Come tax season, you will be ready to go and have …