Napster co-founder Jordan Ritter shares what he learned during his time at Napster and how it taught him the importance of hiring for culture first.
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What Will Happen to Small Business After the 2020 Election?
The 2020 presidential election is one of the most divisive and historic elections in modern history. With small business reeling due to the impact of the COVID pandemic, many are asking what the future holds for small businesses after the election. Will either candidate make life easier for small…
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Small Business Tips: Weathering the Pandemic
There’s no doubt the coronavirus pandemic has hit small businesses hard and that most business owners have felt the effects of this once-in-a-century crisis. The good news is that currently low interest rates, coronavirus relief programs, and market disruptions offer plenty of opportunity for…
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Hiring Employees Part Three: Best Retention Practices
Prior to COVID-19, we began a three-part series on hiring employees for small businesses. Part one examined types of workers to hire and necessary documents to file before hiring workers. In part two, we detailed how to create a job description, conduct interviews, and make a job offer. Now, with…
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5 Reasons Small Businesses Fail
Why do businesses fail? There are common reasons why small businesses shut down or why small business owners might decide to sell. Understanding why businesses fail is the best way to avoid the same mistakes. Common Reasons Why Businesses Fail Starting With Too Much Debt No Business Plan Mismanaged…
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6 Steps to Building an Inclusive Small Business Team
6 Inclusive Practices for Small Businesses Make Developing a Diverse Staff a Priority Review Your Hiring Strategies Add Remote Positions Reimagine Meetings and Events Make Your Space Inclusive Create an Inclusion Committee Diversity in the workplace is becoming an increasingly important objective…
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Using ROBS to Fund Your Small Business While Keeping Your Job
If you’re like many Americans, your largest savings account is your retirement fund. Your funds are locked away in a 401(k), IRA, or a similar account where they can grow tax-deferred until you reach retirement age. As an aspiring small business owner, it can be tempting to withdraw from your nest…
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9 Business Licenses for Specialty Industries
9 Common Business Licenses Employer Identification Number (EIN) Doing Business As Name (DBA) General Business Operation License Seller’s Permit Sales Tax License Home Occupation Permit Zoning and Property Use Permits Health Licenses and Permits Occupational License What Kinds of Business…
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Guidant Financial is Entrepreneur’s #1 Top Franchise Financing Supplier
Each year, Entrepreneur Magazine surveys over 500 franchisors to learn about what service providers they use and how satisfied they are with the services provided, then compiles a ranked list of the Top Franchise Suppliers. And this year, we’re honored to be 2020’s #1 Top Franchise Financing…
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