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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 Things Your Office Needs To Prepare You For The Future

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Offices should prepare the people working for them to be ready for future business plan trends. This can be part of their on-the-job learning. Having a future business plan will promote growth and innovation in your work place. But what does an office worker need to know that will continue to be useful in the coming future? These are the …

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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 …