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Friday 5 for 2016
As we approach the New Year, this week’s Friday 5 features some of our top articles from the past year, including our Consultant’s Corner, our regular contributors, and our biggest announcements. Enjoy! Tax Write-offs for a Single Member LLC By: Bill Wortman An LLC is unique in that it can be taxed as a disregarded…
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Best of Mentoring: Mark Murphy on Early Detection With: Fran Tarkenton and Mark Murphy In this session, Mark and Fran talk about the importance of early detection: learning about bad news as soon as possible, rather than continuing on in ignorance… Watch session Revamping Your Digital Brand By: ADP Is it time for a rebrand?…
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In his mentoring series, Mark Murphy shares the secrets to effective leadership, with an emphasis on small and medium sized businesses. He talks about building a team of people who are both productive and healthy for the company culture, getting beyond seeing leadership as just motivational speaking, and more. In this session, he and Fran…
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Three Small Business Trends for 2017 By: PostNet As 2016 comes to a close, PostNet takes a look at some of the top trends for the upcoming year for small businesses to take advantage of—if they haven’t already… 2 minute read Best of Mentoring: Doug Haugh on Pursuing Your Mission With: Fran Tarkenton and Doug…
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In his mentoring series, Doug Haugh talks about problem solving in business, discussing how his background in engineering has impacted the way he approaches his business career. They discuss topics such as keeping a business relevant, getting feedback, and approaching challenges. In this session, Fran and Doug talk about how to connect your personal mission…
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Don’t Fall in Love with Your Ideas By: Fran Tarkenton It is natural for us to get excited about our own ideas and projects. But as a small business owner, it’s important to keep objective about what you are doing, so that… 2 minute read Your Business’s 2017 New Year’s Resolutions By: ADP The New…
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In their mentoring series, Dan Fontaine and Aaron Rolka of Atlanta Beer Tours shared how they bootstrapped their business from a personal passion up to a viable business. They talk about the development of the idea, affordable startup marketing strategies, and more. In this session, Dan and Aaron talk with Fran about the most important…
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Stay Focused on the Moment By: Fran Tarkenton When I stepped onto the football field, I was not consciously thinking beyond the moment. Above all, I was not thinking about winning or losing. In the rest… 2 minute read Best of Mentoring: Jonathan Pascual on Profitability With: Jonathan Pascual In this session, Jonathan and Fran…
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In his mentoring series, Jonathan Pascual shares how he prepared to open his business, learning about his industry, getting connected with his community, and finding ways to fund his business and achieve profitability. In this session, he talks with Fran about the journey to profitability, and how a business can plan and prepare for the…
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4 Tips to Avoid Holiday Shipping Mishaps By: PostNet If you are planning on shipping gifts to friends, family or clients this holiday season, the following tips will ensure you get your packages to their intended destinations… 2 minute read What is Our Best? By: Fran Tarkenton What is our best? What do we really…
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