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A motivated, invested sales force is key to getting your business off the ground and seeing it thrive. It’s your role as the leader of your company to put your team in a position to succeed, and inspiring your salespeople to achieve their best results is precisely how you can empower your business and your people.

Making ends meet while having money for extracurricular activities is a challenge for many families. If you’re looking for ways to stretch your family’s dollar, it’s time to get creative with a tried-and-true savings tool — coupons. These coupon sites and apps will help you and your family save on the essentials and services you need, as well as...

A customer journey is a planned path of interactions and engagements your customers will experience with your company — such as seeing your advertisements, buying their first product and liking your posts on social media. While this may sound straightforward, SalesForce explains that understanding these journeys can help you build a positive and...

When it comes to driving, it’s always wise to expect the unexpected. Even the most prepared drivers can be caught off guard when unforeseen issues arise. Tires can go flat; car batteries can die and accidents can leave you unable to continue driving. That’s where roadside assistance comes in handy. Knowing that help is only a call, text, or button...

When you drafted your business plan, you outlined your goals and the path you’d take to achieve them. Now that your company is up and running, your business plan might not be an accurate representation of your new goals, the state of the market, or your enterprise’s worth. Your business is a living, breathing entity that is constantly changing....

Do you own any jewelry, antiques or other valuables? If so, you may need to purchase additional insurance for these items, as their full value may not be covered by your regular policies. To help you determine whether extra coverage is right for your situation, consider these questions:

When you’re a busy entrepreneur it can be easy to get lost in figures like expenses, sales, and earnings. However, these numbers don’t paint the whole picture of your company’s health. That’s why it’s important to understand your company’s profit margins, which show you the proportion of how much profit you’re actually earning when compared to...

Recent events have made it clear that businesses can live and die on preparedness for disaster. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, between 40 and 60 percent of all small businesses succumb to disasters like fire and burst water pipes, not including a far-reaching health crisis or major weather catastrophe. When uncertainty is...

You may have had to cancel or put off a planned trip due to restrictions in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. And the near-term future of travel is very uncertain. But there is no reason you can’t enjoy a much-needed vacation. Have you considered taking a staycation? After weeks of parents working from home, with kids engaged in distance...

Your old computer may still contain sensitive data like financial information, your Social Security number, passwords and personal files. If you’re planning on getting rid of your old computer, you should first take precautions to protect that data.Back up your filesBefore you throw out or sell your old computer, think about what information it...