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Before You Take Out a Loan, Slow Down! By Fran Tarkenton If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Cash flow pressure can be very intense, and we all run into unexpected problems that impact our finances, but when that happens… Watch video Appearance Still Matters By Will Adams You’ve probably heard…

Find Answers to The Growth Dilemma By Fran Tarkenton What would you be willing to risk to grow your business? What kind of risks should you take? When is it appropriate to take some chips off the table and diversify our investments? These kinds… Watch video Why We Fear Failure By Will Adams Fear. A four-letter word…

3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Social Media By Edwin Bevens Get the most out of your social strategy! Work smarter and use these channels to your benefit. Determine whether your best option is to enlist the help of a pro… 5 minute read The One Trait That Separates Successful from Average…

9 Steps to Relationships That Build Business Success By Will Adams Building meaningful relationships with those who are important to you takes time. Think of your time as an investment tool, and think of the relationship as the thing you’re investing in… 4 minute read 4 Up-and-Coming VC Firms Female Entrepreneurs Need to Know About…

Don’t Lie to Yourself, Give a Great Presentation! By Will Adams Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar. You’ve been asked to speak in front of an audience. You’ve agreed, and the date has been set. But as you begin to prepare for the big… 4 minute read Book Review: The Growth Dilemma by Ami…

7 Consultative Techniques to Close More Sales By Will Adams In consultative sales, sellers need to understand the person sitting across from them. And to truly understand someone, their issues and goals, you have to ask questions and listen… 6 minute read How Will “Facebook Zero” Impact Your Business? By Harry Kierbow Just in case…

5 Tips to Stay Competitive in 2018 By Shep Hyken No matter what your business is, what industry you’re in, things are changing. Technology is constantly changing how we do things, and what our customers expect. So you have to keep up… Watch video What We Can Learn from the Greatest Generation By Will Adams…

What Can the Winter Olympics Teach You About Getting Your Small Biz in Shape? By Deborah Sweeney One thing I have always liked about the Winter Olympics is the event’s close proximity to the start of the New Year. At the start of January, entrepreneurs kick off the year bright-eyed… 3 minute read What Will…

Smile and Dial By Will Adams The phrase “smile and dial” has existed in the sales and customer service profession since the advent of the telephone. Yet despite this longevity, what ought to be common practice isn’t!… 4 minute read Use Common Sense in Your Customer Service By Shep Hyken Have you ever run into…

Ask Yourself These 4 Questions Before Starting a Business in 2018 By Deborah Sweeney                              Are you ready to be an entrepreneur in 2018? Maybe you have a side gig you’re ready to turn into a full-time business or you’re excited to own and operate a franchise. You’re ready… 4 minute read Don’t Charge Extra for…