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12 Fantastic Free Commercial Use Fonts

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Choosing the right font can completely change the vibe you give off to your clients, prospective job opportunities, and anyone that you want your content to be seen by. Use this list of 12 free commercial use fonts to spruce up your resume, small business advertising, and more. Explore brand diversity and catch more people’s attention!     1. Valencia …

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Resume Tips & Tricks

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Simply put, your resume is the first thing to usually get you hired. Or your resume could ruin your first impression. Certain buzzwords can kill your chances before you’ve even stepped foot in the room. This list of banned resume words should also be applied to your cover letter if you have included one of those. Check the list below …

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Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read in 2020

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Successful entrepreneurs pull knowledge and motivation from a number of resources – their family, mentors, movies – but no one can downplay the power of books. Words have a way of getting through to people, and for small business owners, might just be what gives them and their business that boost they need.

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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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End of the Year Checklist for Small Business Owners

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While the end of another year in tact should be a cause for celebration for small businesses, the weeks leading up to it is some of the busiest for small business owners. Internally, there will be a lot of preparation and some cramming that need to be done to get the business ready for the coming year.

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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 …