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13 Of The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make (That May Not Seem Like Mistakes At All)

YoungUpstarts

To a small business owner who has a small number of customers, losing just one customer has a significant impact on organizational health. Refusing to hire people who are smarter than you. Of course I shouldn’t hire people who are smarter than me , you might think. Being cheap about the wrong things.

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22 Entrepreneurs Explain Their Major Accomplishments in 2020

Hearpreneur

And so I decided to hire a blogging coach in June 2020 and she has helped me tremendously in growing my business. My success with Mediavine has turned my blog from a hobby into a business and this can only be a stronger motivation for me to invest even more in it. 9- Sticking up for other small businesses.

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How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Business

YoungUpstarts

Hire a social media manager to keep track of it all. DJ Miller is a graduate student at the University of Tampa. Professionalisms marketing Online marketing small business social media social media marketing' You wouldn’t spend the entire time talking about how great you are. You’d focus on the other person instead.

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Risk Avoiders Are Opportunity Missers: 10 Excuses Business Owners Make

YoungUpstarts

You’d love to hire her, but the time doesn’t seem right to hire a new person — money is tight and you’re far too busy to go through the hiring and training process right now. And when you’re bootstrapping a business, a mistake can be even more costly than not leveraging a chance for advancement.

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How to Build an Unbreakable Brand Culture

Duct Tape Marketing

Step 5: Hire (your best-fit prospects). Beyond educating any current employees, hiring new employees who fit within your company’s culture and share your company values is vital to building an honest brand. In addition, hiring top talent improves employee retention, reduces turnover, and increases productivity.

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52 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

When I began practicing law I was hired by a firm where billable hours and collected fees were the only considerations for advancement. Business growth was exponential as clients appreciated the client-centered approach. Soon, I had more work than I could handle, and had to hire another attorney and staff member.

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9 Strategies to Increase Your Food Truck Revenue

Up and Running

Think Tampa, Florida’s I Wanna Wok or Portland, Oregon’s Kim Jong Grillin, both of which nailed their concept by choosing memorable, funny names, distinctive logos and branding, and a cohesive menu that reflects their brand. Ready to start your food truck business? What does it mean to have a “strong concept?”

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