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Survey: Main Street Giving More Bonuses, Parties

According to a recent report from Bank of America, business owners are feeling more optimistic this holiday season – and that means more reasons to celebrate for their employees.

3 Ideas Your Startup Can Steal From Warby Parker

By mapping Warb Parker’s success, you’ll find three sweeping, broad ideas your startup can steal and incorporate in its own business plan. And if you’re just starting out, you might find the spark your new business needs to take its next step right here. Take a look.

5 Ways to Leverage Your 'Competition'

With a simple shift of perspective, you can stop being intimidated by your competitors and instead get leverage from their success. Here are five ways to do it.

What Can Kill an Excellent Marketing Strategy

As you run your small business, know that marketing and operations perform like relay race partners – there’s a handoff that happens. No matter how efficient a runner, the other has the ability to ruin the final outcome.

Is Your Business Ready for 2014?

January is a good time to stop and reevaluate your successes and disappointments during the previous year. Here are ten questions to ask yourself.

What You Need to Know About Branding

I obviously cannot unpack the minutia of brand building in a short article, but I can provide three building blocks that will serve as a foundation for your business' strategy.

How to Get a Business Loan With Bad Credit

Many banks are not willing to provide capital to small business owners who have below average credit scores. Here are some lenders willing to work with lower credit scores, as well as tips to improve your grade.

How Tech Is Boosting SMB Lending

In 2012, credit unions and alternative lenders were the story in small business lending. In recent months, this has changed.