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5 Best Black Friday items to grow your small business for under $50

Black Friday deals are great to invest in for your small business. You might not make a huge purchase, but you can achieve a huge investment regardless of how much you’ve spent.

As a small business owner, especially over the last year, we’ve had to pinch pennies like never before. This Black Friday, you can find the best Black Friday deals for less than $50.

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7 Ideas on how to create an inspirational vision board for your business start-up

Discovering a new brand identity can be a fun process for many business owners. Graphic designers aren’t the only ones who find it enjoyable to look at color schemes, font pairings, and inspirational stock art.

Many business owners start by creating an inspirational vision board, so here are seven ideas that I think about when creating an inspirational vision board for other business start-ups.

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Book Review: Building a Story Brand

I just received Building a Story Brand and I haven’t put it down all day.

My initial impression of the book reminded me of the emotional intelligence books that I’ve found in Barnes and Noble a few times. Helpful and exciting, but not necessary in the scheme of things.

After reading the two-page introduction, I knew I’d want to read the whole book.

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CREATE: How to overcome your fears and shortcomings in your small business

Since so many people have been facing furloughs or lay-offs, I’ve also seen many people taking the plunge of opening their own business. Most people are looking to replace their income while others are hoping to cushion any fallout they might experience in the future.

While many job hunters are taking the leap, many are also nervous about delving into the new environment.

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Should you be bartering and trading services to start your small business?

“Would you be willing to trade?”

Many people trade or barter for expertise, a good deal, or they are just starting out. And there’s no reason why you should totally dismiss all trade and barter deals as a new business owner.

Bartering and trading your services is totally up to you as a new business owner, but here are a few reasons why you should consider them and tips on how to handle them.

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