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Head, Heart, and Hands: 3 Essentials for Startup Success

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This article is part of our Business Startup Guide —a curated list of our articles that will get you up and running in no time! Starting up a business requires a lot of different steps. Much has changed since Edison’s day, but sweat equity is still the most effective kind of startup capital.

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Small Business and Startups: 5 DIY Things To Do For Your Brand!

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As the end of the year approaches, small businesses need to think not just about wrapping up the year that is fast coming to an end, but also towards planning and strategy for the new year. A good place to start is with your marketing strategy and for many small businesses this means a serious look at branding strategy.