Friday 5 for the Week of November 10, 2014

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Business Mentoring Series — Learning the Ropes in a Startup

with: Fran Tarkenton, Dan Fontaine and Aaron Rolka

The initial stages of starting a business are full of important decisions. What you do in the beginning can impact your business for years to come… Watch Episode

5 Things You May Not Know About US Veteran-Owned Businesses

by: Harry Kierbow

From the very beginning, the United States has been forged on the backs of the citizen soldier. Here are 5 things you may not have known about veteran-owned businesses in the United States… Read more

Leadership Strategy: The 4 to 1 Rule

by: Fran Tarkenton

One of the first businesses I built was Behavioral Systems where we used psychological research to improve a company’s management and job performance. There, I worked with a psychologist named Aubrey Daniels to create the 4 to 1 rule… Read more

When Can I Take Money From My IRA?

by: Ted Jenkin

The biggest misconception people have about retirement savings accounts is that they simply cannot touch the money before the age of 59 ½ or they will pay significant penalties to the IRS. If you think this, then you’ll want to check this out… Read more

8 Creative Ways to Thank Your Clients This Holiday Season

by: Chris Barnes

Everyone is always looking to bring in new clients for their business — sometimes at the expense of your existing customers. But the holiday season is a great time to show your current customers how much you care about them. Here are 8 creative ways to say thank you… Read more

 

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