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Welcome to America: What Non-Residents Need to Consider When Forming a Company in the U.S.
By Jimmy Rodela | April 20, 2016

Can non-U.S. residents form a business here in the United States?

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Corporate Relocation? 8 Apps to Make it a Smooth Move
By Angela Gonzalez | March 14, 2016

Office relocation can be a headache, but these 8 apps can help you keep your cool and make this move efficient and strategic.

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Part of the Job: 7 Skills All Entrepreneurs Must Master
By Aaron Agius | March 11, 2016

There are a few other unexpected skills that entrepreneurs will need to succeed, you just might not be thinking about them yet.

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Following In Zappos Footsteps: Is it Time to Shift to the Holacratic Workplace?
By Genia Stevens | March 01, 2016

Experts agree that the self-management aspect of Holacracy lends itself better to small companies or start-ups rather than large companies.

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With Power Comes Pain: The Downsides to Being the Boss
By Suzanne Lucas | February 29, 2016

Being the boss can be super hard. There's a reason managers get paid more than individual contributors. Here are the downsides.

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Latte Love: 3 Customer Loyalty Tactics to Copy from Starbucks
By Nate Matherson | February 26, 2016

Starbucks ability to build a loyal customer base, along with exceptional coffee, has cemented it at the top of the industry.

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Dizzying Data: What the Rise in Data Complexity Means for Business
By Saar Bitner | February 10, 2016

Companies look to analyze data complexity from many new and disparate sources as part of their decision-making.

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"Bad" Business Ideas That Laughed All the Way to the Bank
By Traci Cox | February 03, 2016

Against all odds, these once-laughable business ideas defied logic, market expectations and even common sense.

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Effective Product Creation: Tips Used by Seasoned Entrepreneurs
By Jimmy Rodela | January 28, 2016

Make your products standout! Bulletproof your product development process using these tips from entrepreneurs that learned by doing.

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7 Pain Points Entrepreneurs Should Expect—and Embrace
By Peter Daisyme | December 21, 2015

As an entrepreneur, you'll need to learn how to roll with the punches. Here are a few necessary evils of the business world.

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The Rule of 9's: Will Charm Pricing Work for Your Business?
By Timothy Matanovich | November 09, 2015

Don’t leave your pricing strategy to guesswork. "Charm" pricing has been proven to lift sales, but will it work for you? Read on to learn.

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Inspiration Revealed: 36 Top CEOs Share Their Secrets to Success
By Lisa Froelings | November 02, 2015

Thirty-six top leaders share their secrets to success in a variety of business aspects. Get ready to be inspired!

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25 People You Need to Meet at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas
By Brian Hughes | October 26, 2015

The Who’s Who of Money 20/20’s Top Financial Tech Innovators

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Renewable Resources: The Impact of Green Energy on the Economy
By Jacob William | October 22, 2015

Find out why more countries are shifting away from non-renewables and harnessing wind, water, and solar to secure their future economies.

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Why B2B is Really Becoming More Like B2C in the Marketplace
By Mikita Mikado | October 01, 2015

Changes in the B2C market are now bleeding over to the B2B market, too. Here are consumer trends that sales teams should be cognizant of.

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Entrepreneurs Love These 13 Tools for Conducting Market Research
By Scott Gerber | September 30, 2015

Entrepreneurs from YEC were asked what tools they liked for conducting market research.

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Would You Make It on Shark Tank? The Importance of Scalable Business Models
By Steve Joung | September 23, 2015

If you're looking to grow your business, scalability should be your first priority. Lay the foundation to better your growth potential.

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10 Successful Businesses You Didn't Know Were Run by Women
By business.com editorial staff | September 22, 2015

There are 9.9 million women-owned businesses in the United States. These companies bring in an impressive revenue of $233.2 billion.

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Get It Together: 7 Quick Ways to Make Your Business More Organized
By Peter Daisyme | September 15, 2015

Here are seven ways to make your business more efficient while only using a minimum amount of resources.

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5 Tips for Setting Smart Goals in Your Business Plan
By Elaine Slatter | August 26, 2015

When setting goals, if we choose SMART goals, they are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time based.

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How to Get Things Done Anywhere: Top Productivity Hacks From Digital Nomads
By Tomas Laurinavicius | August 21, 2015

Digital nomads share their routines, tools and productivity hacks they use to get things done and stay motivated when traveling.

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14 Tools to Track Key Performance Indicators for Your Business
By Scott Gerber | June 23, 2015

These Attractive Dashboards Give a Reader-Friendly Overview of Your Company's Objective

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From Mall Madness to Sadness: Why Shopping Centers Will Soon Be Obsolete
By Sudeep Banerjee | June 03, 2015

Retail shops need to act fast. Ecommerce is on the rise, while brick and mortar shops around the country are closing their doors.