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    9 Ways CEOs Can Best Hone Their Leadership Skills

    While some people are born leaders, it’s an area everyone can stand to improve upon — especially if you’re trying to grow a team. That’s why we asked nine entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question: “How can CEOs and founders hone their leadership skills? Name one resource/tip.” Ways to Develop Leadership Skills Here’s […]

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    5 Festive Tips for Getting Your Home Into the Holiday Spirit

    It’s almost that time again. You know what I’m talking about. It’s the holiday season! Soon, we’ll all be bombarded with Christmas music and holiday cheer. We’ll make our way to the malls and stores to do our Christmas shopping. It’s a time of year that is dramatically different from the rest. You know what […]

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    69 Percent of U.S. Entrepreneurs Start Their Businesses at Home

    0 If you operate your business from home, you’re not alone. A recent survey of U.S. businesses indicates the majority of entrepreneurs do the same. And that’s not just in the startup phase either. According to the 2012 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report (PDF), more than half of U.S. entrepreneurs continue to operate their businesses from […]

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    50 Unusual Pet Businesses to Start

    Love animals? There are so many different businesses you can start that allow you to work around dogs, cats and various other pets. You already know the basics — dog walking, training services, grooming, etc. But there are some more unusual pet business ideas out there as well. Below are unique pet related businesses you could […]

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    50 Low Tech Businesses You Can Start

    So, you have the entrepreneurial spirit but not a lot of tech know-how? Despite all of the high-tech startups that have popped up in recent years, there are still plenty of small business options out there that don’t require you to know the difference between CSS and QR codes. Below are low tech business ideas you […]

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    Internet Archive Wants to Backup Its Data in Canada Fearing Donald Trump’s Administration

    Internet Archive Wants to Backup Its Data in Canada Fearing Donald Trump’s Administration HIGHLIGHTS The move comes fearing the risks of Trump’s administration Kahle urged users to make donations Uncertainty over the future of privacy and encryption under Trump Donald Trump rattled a lot of feathers after being elected President of the United States. The […]

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    22 Ways to Renew Your Spirit and Get Your Mojo Back

    You may not be able to control the unexpected challenges that come your way.  But you can put tools, tips and suggestions in place to deal with the bad news, the blahs and the loss of enthusiasm we all experience from time to time — and get your mojo back. How to Get Your Mojo Back Exercise […]

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    Art in the Garden

    Tracy DiSabato-Aust, author of The Well-Tended Perennial Garden and The Well-Designed Mixed Garden , made this interesting assertion at a garden design seminar that I attended today: “Garden art … we’re not talking about the little wooden bent-over lady you see everywhere … but true art … is a necessity in the garden today….” That […]

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    More on Small Businesses in the Garden Retail Industry

    Here in the United States there’s a vibrant industry of small, independently-owned garden centers and nurseries. Usually they are family businesses. Consumers shop at the big box retail stores when looking for mulch or basic annuals like marigolds. But if you’re an avid gardener or discerning homeowner looking for something special, then the independent garden […]

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    Tom Ehrenfeld, The Startup Garden … continued

    We continue our Internet trends discussion with Tom Ehrenfeld, author of The Start-up Garden. This is the second of 3 posts. Small Business Trends Question #3:  Has the Internet fundamentally changed the process of starting up a business? If so, in what ways? Tom Ehrenfeld:  I just don’t believe the Internet has fundamentally changed the […]

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    Did You Know There was a Black Friday for Lawn and Garden?

    Here are some statistics that might make anyone who operates a small business sit up and take notice. The average household spent $347 on lawn and garden last year. Sure, that may seem like a drop in the bucket when compared to the $335 billion in home improvement sales expected this year. But if you’re […]