Midweek Reading: Success, Productivity, and Creativity

By Edwin Bevens | February 3, 2016

The traditional success life-path of education/job/home-ownership/marriage/children/retirement is under pressure, as Millennials are re-evaluating those ideals in a new economy. Various quantification apps can help you track how you spend your day—your activity, your productivity, your sleeping habits, and more. Adam Grant’s latest book gives guidance for how to take a creative new idea out to…

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Midweek Reading: Jonas, Davos, and LinkedIn

By Edwin Bevens | January 27, 2016

How much did the recent winter storm on the East Coast cost? It’s tough to say, but when you add up the costs of damage repair, cleanup, and business closings, it’s a massive number. The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is an annual gathering of the elite of the elite of the elite across…

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Midweek Reading: Saying No, Digital Payments & Amazon Books

By Edwin Bevens | January 20, 2016

Sometimes saying no is the hardest thing, when there are so many interesting projects out there. But learning to say no frees people to spend time on the things that matter most. The growth of digital financial services from Apple Pay to Venmo to Earnest is disrupting the consumer banking industry, and creating opportunities for…

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11 Quotes to Inspire You to Action

By Edwin Bevens | January 18, 2016

Everything has a beginning. But getting from 0 to 1 is often just as difficult—if not more—than going from 1 to 100. If you’re looking for a little inspiration to get started, whether it’s with that new business idea, a project, or whatever you’re dreaming of, here are 11 quotes that might help jumpstart you…

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Midweek Reading: Beacon Technology and the New Year

By Edwin Bevens | January 6, 2016

Smartphone technology is making it easier for businesses to market to customers right when they’re walking by the store, or even as they linger in a particular section. Is beacon technology the wave of the future? Big banks are looking to be more active in the small business lending arena, and they’re doing it by…

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What’s Your Small Business New Year’s Resolution?

By Edwin Bevens | January 4, 2016

2016 is here, and that means New Year’s Resolution time. On a personal level, millions of people are promising themselves to improve their health, give up bad habits, and every idea under the sun. But the New Year is a great time to make some resolutions for your small business, too. What are the things…

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2015 in Small Biz Stories

By Edwin Bevens | December 31, 2015

We have one more look back at GoSmallBiz’s top stories of 2015, this time sharing our Small Biz Stories from the past 12 months. Our team has done some great interviews with different types of entrepreneurs, to find the lessons both universal and specific that you can apply to your business. Ascend Aerials Louie Northern…

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The Top Blog Posts of 2015

By Edwin Bevens | December 30, 2015

The New Year is fast approaching, and we’re taking the opportunity to look back at the best of the past year. Today, we’re sharing the top 10 most-read blog posts of 2015. Don’t miss them! Should I Buy a Company Car? Question: As the sole owner of an LLC, what are the benefits and downsides…

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Business Mentoring: 2015 in Review

By Edwin Bevens | December 29, 2015

As we close in on the New Year, we’re taking a look back at GoSmallBiz’s top posts in 2015. Today we look at this year in business mentoring, with 10 different guests talking with Fran about all different topics for small business owners. Go back and catch up on any sessions you missed, and review…

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