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Small Business Tips - Working With Volunteers

Small Business Tips – Working With Volunteers

Do you have the type of business that attracts volunteers?

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Check out some tips from GoSmallBiz below:

“Consultant’s Corner: Working With Volunteers

Question: I own a small pet store and want to begin working with volunteers and a local non-profit to hold weekly pet adoptions. How should I do this to protect myself and my business?

It is unusual for individuals to volunteer…

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Protect Your Business Resources

Stay diligent and ahead of the curve with these three tips from GoSmallBiz below:

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“3 Ways to Protect Your Business Resources

What is the password to your website hosting account? Where is your domain name registration managed? Where do you go to create a new email account with your domain? Who has administrative access to your blog?

If you are running a business and don’t know the…

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In the News - Suspect Had Thanksgiving Dinner with ID Thief of 19 Years

In the News – Suspect Had Thanksgiving Dinner with ID Thief of 19 Years

This victim had Thanksgiving dinner with the person who had stolen their identity without ever knowing it.

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Check out the story from abcNews below:

“I Ate Thanksgiving Dinner With My Identity Thief for 19 Years

Nineteen a minute: That’s how quickly people become identity theft victims in the U.S. Estimates vary, but somewhere between 10 and 16 million Americans are…

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Are You a Prime Target for Identity Theft?

Are You a Prime Target for Identity Theft?

There are certain things that could make you more susceptible to identity theft. Are you a prime target?

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Find out from the Huffington Post below:

“The Future Landscape of Identity Theft: Why Children and Seniors Are Prime Targets for Identity Predators

In today’s information-based world, identity theft takes many forms. From mailbox raiding and dumpster diving to skimming,…

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Be Smarter

Business success comes down to one thing, being smarter.

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Find out what this means from gosmallbiz below:

“Don’t Be Bigger, Faster, Stronger – Be Smarter

In the NFL, fans, coaches, and scouts put a lot of time into measuring various “skills” for players. Who can run the fastest? Who can throw the farthest? Who throws the tightest spiral, jumps the highest, can bench press the…

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Post Office Breach - ID Theft In the News

Post Office Breach – ID Theft In the News

Check out the latest ID theft story from Main Street below:

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“Post Office Breach: Time to Think About Identity Theft Insurance?

NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Last holiday season hackers broke into data systems at retail giants, leading to the exposure of personal financial data for 70 million customers at Targetalone. This year it’s not just retail. Fraudsters have hacked into a major…

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Signs of a Workaholic

Signs of a Workaholic

Are you a high achiever? Do others consider you to have impeccable work ethic? Now, has it gone too far?

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Check out the signs of a workaholic from gosmallbiz below. You think you’re helping your business, but you could be damaging it!

“Are You a Workaholic?

It’s Saturday afternoon and I’ve already spent more than 5 hours working on work—things that could have waited until Monday. So…

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How to Create an Effective Job Description

How to Create an Effective Job Description

Looking for tips to create an effective and efficient job description?

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Check out the tips from GoSmallBiz below:

“Creating an Effective Job Description

Most employers recognize the value of job descriptions, but not all human resources professionals understand what constitutes an effective job description – one that can serve as a basis for recruiting, performance evaluation…

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Starting a Business? How Much Money Will You Need?

Starting a Business? How Much Money Will You Need?

Are you curious as to how much money it will take to start up your business?

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Check out the article from GoSmallBiz below for some tips:

“How Much Money Do You Need to Start Your Business?

You’ve made the commitment, and now you’re ready to start your own business. How much cash will you need? Should you invest directly in the business or fund a loan? What are the tax consequences?…

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How to Protect ID Theft on College Campuses

How to Protect ID Theft on College Campuses

It’s a new school year and the perfect opportunity for identity thieves.

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Check out some tips from WEAU below:

“Preventing identity theft on college campuses

It’s that time of year when college students head back to campus to start another semester of classes.

College students can be more susceptible to identity theft during this new chapter in their lives. WEAU’s Drew Williams…

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What Color Is Your Business?

What Color Is Your Business?

Color has more to do with your brand than you think.

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Find out what this all means from GoSmallBiz below:

“The Color of Branding

What do you want your business to be known for?

Color plays an important role in our daily lives, and over time, we’ve developed specific emotional reactions to different colors. These reactions have been shaped since birth and can vary based on…

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Make Prospects Customers

Want to know how to turn prospects into paying customers?

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GoSmallBiz has the answers here:

“Converting Prospects Into Paying Customers

As a small business owner, your number one goal at all times is to find ways to get one more customer. You’re looking for ways to convert every business prospect you can into a paying customer, starting with just one purchase until they become a…

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Need to Improve Your Business Credit Score?

Need to Improve Your Business Credit Score?

Check out some tips from GoSmallBiz below:

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“Improving Your Business Score

The credit score for your business is created and compiled in a manner similar to your personal score. Using your business’s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), vendors and other entities that extend your business credit will report the timeliness of your payments to the major credit reporting…

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What Your Customers Really Want to Know

What Your Customers Really Want to Know

When it comes to running a business, there is so much to think about.

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But, are you thinking too hard when it comes to your customers?

Check out the article from GoSmallBiz below and see what your customers really want to know:

“What Customers Want to Know

Continuing to educate yourself on sales methods and strategies is vital to the growth of your business. You can…

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Can A Sales Alliance Help You?

Can A Sales Alliance Help You?

Check out the article from GoSmallBiz below explaining sales alliances and how they help you, the business owner!

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“What is a Sales Alliance And Can it Help You?

Marketing and advertising is one of the biggest expenses facing a small business. How do you bring in new customers, build goodwill with them and develop their consumer loyalty? Many marketing strategies are vast in…

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Checklist for Independent Contractors

Checklist for Independent Contractors

Independent contractor or employee?

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This checklist from GoSmallBiz below will help you decide:

“The Independent Contractor Checklist

Whether a worker is an Independent Contractor or must be put on payroll as an employee is a question of facts and circumstances. The primary issue is whether the employer has the right to “direct and control the exact duties and manner in…

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Millions of Identities Exposed by Experian

Millions of Identities Exposed by Experian

I’m sure you recognize the name…

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Find out what happened from WWLP below:

“Experian exposes millions to identity theft Leak was plugged before Target sent victims to Experian

NEW YORK (CNN) – Target hack victims were directed to Experian for protection, but if you think credit bureaus are safe from data breaches, think again.

It seems like companies just can’t keep your…

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