Friday 5 for the Week of January 18th, 2016

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Why Small Businesses Should Have a Strategic Plan

By ADP

Many small business owners may believe that strategic plans are only for billion-dollar corporations. But if you aspire to become one of the big boys, you need a strategic plan with… 3 minute read

How to Lead: Learning from the Powerball

By Ted Jenkin

A few Wednesdays ago, a magical thing happened at exactly 10:59 pm. Millions of Americans were glued to the TV as the Powerball jackpot escalated to heights never seen… 4 minute read

Business Mentoring: Testing Your Product at Trade Shows

By Sam Nebel and Charlie Siciak

The Goodwipes team didn’t go digital right away. Instead, they honed their product, sales, and marketing through trade shows, retail stores, and personal relationships. Their first… Watch session

4 Success Strategies I Took from the NFL to My Business

By Fran Tarkenton

If football taught me anything about business, it’s that you win the game one play at a time. It’s an analogy I’ve used in the past. As a small business owner, I face many of the same… 4 minute read

Do I Need Disability Protection?

By Bill Wortman

The two basic disability protection considerations for sole proprietors are personal income and keeping the business going. Other than a business cash surplus and personal savings… 2 minute read

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