IRS Celebrates National Small Business Week with 10 Free Webinars for Entrepreneurs
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With National Small Business Week in full swing, it’s a good time to remember to take advantage of the deals and opportunities available to small-business owners during this celebration of our country’s entrepreneurial backbone. While many companies are offering small-business owners discounts on products and services in honor of Small Business Week, the fun-loving bunch at the IRS is offering the gift of information…
National Small Business Week 2015 Events in Houston
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This week (May 4 through May 8, 2015) is the 52nd ever National Small Business Week, which celebrates America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Each year since 1963, the U.S. Small Business Administration has recognized and honored our country’s small-business entrepreneurs by awarding a National Small Business Person of the Year and hosting special events to celebrate and help small businesses throughout the U.S.
…Weekly Roundup: 5 Must-See YouTube Videos for Entrepreneurs (May 1, 2015)
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This week’s roundup of essential videos for entrepreneurs includes Brendon Burchard on high performance, Jeffrey Pfeffer on the life-threatening impact of job-related stress, and Derek Halpern on why being weird can help your business. Plus, Google Small Biz Community hangs out with Etsy to discuss year-round seasonal opportunities for retailers and Evan Carmichael shares three creative ways to stay motivated in your business.
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Help People: 5 Pieces of Advice from Successful Entrepreneurs
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The life of an entrepreneur is often wrought with more failures than hits, which can lead one to wonder: Am I doing this right? During such times, some encouraging advice by people who’ve been through it all can be just the thing we need to hear to keep going with renewed vigor. Here, then, are five pieces of advice about how to succeed in…
4 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read
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If you have the go-go-go mindset of many entrepreneurs, it might be a struggle to find the time to sit down with a good book. But you owe it to yourself to soak up the advice of the business leaders and great entrepreneurial minds who have gifted us their wisdom in book form. At their best, these books can enlighten and inspire you, opening…
Weekly Roundup: 5 Must-See YouTube Videos for Entrepreneurs (April 24, 2015)
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In this week’s roundup of essential videos for entrepreneurs, Brian Tracy discusses how to establish an engaged customer base, Brendon Burchard talks about how to make good decisions, and Maria Forleo offers advice about what to do when you feel your efforts are underappreciated. Plus, discover Tony Robbins’s three steps to achieve a breakthrough and Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos’s 10 rules for success.
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Focus On Less: 16 Enlightening Quotes About Productivity
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As an entrepreneur, your mind is probably consumed by the myriad decisions you have to make and all the ideas vying for your attention. Are you focusing on the right things? Are you being productive? Here are 16 quotes that speak to that struggle, hopefully offering you some inspiration and insight about the nature of productivity.
“Until we can manage time, we can manage…
It’s All in the Name: Tips for Naming Your Business
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Picking a great company name is often one of the least labored-over aspects of launching a business, but it probably shouldn’t be. A killer name can easily become an essential ingredient to a startup’s success, while a lousy or inappropriate name can prevent a company from really catching on like it should. So while the gang from HBO’s Silicon Valley have had some startup…
Weekly Roundup: 5 Must-See YouTube Videos for Entrepreneurs (April 17, 2015)
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It’s Friday, so it’s time for another weekly roundup of must-see videos for entrepreneurs. This week, Brendon Burchard discusses how to radiate good mojo, Marie Forleo talks about stopping self-sabotage for good, and HP CEO Meg Whitman sits down for an hour-long conversion about integrity and courage in leadership. Plus, Google talks to business leaders at the recent ICON conference in Phoenix, Arizona, and…
