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Top 10 Business Mistakes to Avoid

By Donna Miller | July 7, 2019 | Comments Off on Top 10 Business Mistakes to Avoid
Business mistakes to avoid

Running your own business is a whirlwind of triumphs and setbacks, successes and mistakes. And that’s OK – for as you know, mistakes are the best ways to learn.

But why put yourself through the wringer when you can learn from others? Here is our top ten list of common mistakes we’ve seen business owners make, and how you can avoid them.

Reduce the Risk of Travel-Related Hacks

By Joe Higgins | June 26, 2019 | Comments Off on Reduce the Risk of Travel-Related Hacks
Cyber Risks When Traveling

When employees hit the road, the threat of a data breach becomes their unwanted traveling companion.

Making Email Campaigns Successful

By Nina Tucker | June 21, 2019 | Comments Off on Making Email Campaigns Successful

Email marketing is a great marketing tool because it is targeted, measurable, has a high return on investment and has vast reach – email is ubiquitous in today’s world. However, it needs to be done right for it to be successful.

It’s a Good Time to Check Your Withholding and Make Changes if Necessary

By Julia Tsoy | June 13, 2019 | Comments Off on It’s a Good Time to Check Your Withholding and Make Changes if Necessary
The right amount of tax withholding

Due to the massive changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the 2019 filing season resulted in surprises. Some filers who have gotten a refund in past years wound up owing money. The IRS reports that the number of refunds paid this year is down from last year — and the average refund is lower.

Are You the Right Type of Busy?

By Donna Miller | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off on Are You the Right Type of Busy?
The Right Type of Busy

Do you ever mistake hyperactivity for productivity? Everybody does! But if you’re sacrificing true productivity for the day-to-day busy work, you are not fulfilling your role as the business owner.

It isn’t easy delegating – you may feel guilty or uneasy – that’s why it’s a process.

Here are our 5 favorite tips and tools for leveraging your time and boosting your productivity.

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