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10 CEOs Who Made Huge Mistakes

Up and Running

It’s true that no one is perfect, and this shows itself in the business world as much as it does anywhere else. However, we small business owners can take some comfort in the fact that we’re not at the helm of a massive corporation where a mistake can cost millions. Ronald Johnson: Know your customers, or face losing them.

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Night Owls vs. Early Risers: What’s Best for Your Business?

crowdSPRING Blog

The psychologists concluded that although the difference in performance of the two types of people was small, it was enough to contradict their initial predictions. Gale & Martyn, 1998). Theoretically, this means that night owls would be more intelligent business owners. image credit: Karen Bryan.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

My parents did not wish to see me as struggling artists and thus I was enrolled in Bachelor of Business course in Australia. Since coming to Australia in 2004 my passion for creativity was further boosted and was well alive while still doing my business degree and working in corporate world until 2011.

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Episode 62: Cash Flow and Profit First Tips with Kevin Davis

Mike Michalowicz

Kevin Davis is a serial entrepreneur currently running 4 businesses, with another on the back burner. He has run a successful web, graphics, and app development firm since 1998, completing projects for both small and large businesses. Nextiva – VOIP phone providers for small businesses.

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How to Fine-tune Your Small Business Finances—from Funding to Growth [Webinar Recap]

Up and Running

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner with questions about funding your small business? Maybe you are wondering which metrics to track, or whether or not you should take out a loan for your business. You can kind of think of it like a kayak for small business. My name is John Bates.