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  Many business owners go to industry and trade conferences — but every once in a while, you may end up hosting one. After all, there are a lot of reasons to organize a conference. Maybe you want to be considered one of the big players in your industry or a thought leader. You might…

  I have an idea that may sound crazy at first, or even on the second go-around, but it’s a concept that may grow on you. Here it is: Instead of paying for your kid to go to college, you could use the money to help your son or daughter start a business. To some…

Have you ever asked yourself whether you’re really doing what you want to be doing with your life during your working hours? After all, we spend a pretty good chunk of our lives earning a living, but apparently, many of us don’t do a very good job of it. Many Americans are working longer in their…

Let’s assume that we all agree that mentorship is a good thing. In the workplace (paywall), mentorship is considered extremely valuable, particularly for young adults just starting out, to get ahead. But established CEOs and high-level executives often also have — and benefit from — mentors. Even legendary investor Warren Buffett has talked about the benefits of mentorship…

You hear a lot about the importance of culture in the workplace, for good reason. If you have a dysfunctional culture that prizes profits over people, for instance, you might find yourself with headlines like the long-gone Enron or the embattled Wells Fargo. The wrong culture can destroy a company, and the right one can…

It probably isn’t on your calendar, but it should be. The President has declared May 1-7 as National Small Business Week, stated, “For generations, small businesses across America have shaped and embodied our Nation’s entrepreneurial spirit and driven our economy forward. It’s a bigger deal than you might think. This has been going on for over fifty…