7 surefire ways to sink your new business

paper boat with a dollar sign on its flag is sinking in blue water

According to Forbes, a new business has an 80% chance of failing within the first 18 months. Here are seven mistakes to avoid if you want your business to beat the odds: 1  Being overly optimistic about your new business Optimism is essential for success, but if an unrealistic sense of confidence is preventing you […]

7 Big Reasons to Shop Small

7 Big Reasons To Shop Small

In between the frenzy of Black Friday and mania of Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday stands out by offering customers unique products and a more relaxed shopping experience. American Express started the Small Business Saturday tradition on November 27, 2010. Since then, the Shop Small movement has gained considerable momentum – and there’s a good […]

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