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The Business Case for Workplace Chaplaincy: Boost Retention, Productivity, and Morale

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The Business Case for Workplace Chaplaincy: Boost Retention, Productivity, and Morale

In today’s fast-paced and high-stress work environment, employee well-being is more important than ever. While businesses invest in...

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Mark Appenzellar

Dec 136 min read

Standing Out: How to Define Your Unique Brand Identity

The underlying purpose that first guided you to craft your business venture should flavor everything that you communicate. If you've...

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Mark Appenzellar

Nov 276 min read

A Small Business Year-End Review

Rather than simply allowing a year to draw to a close, use it as an opportunity to evaluate where your small business has come from and...

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Holiday Hustle: 10 Steps to Make the Most of Year-End Momentum

Chandra Metz

Nov 213 min read

Holiday Hustle: 10 Steps to Make the Most of Year-End Momentum

The holidays are a time to recharge, reflect, and connect with loved ones—but for many businesses and nonprofits, it’s also a season when...

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Why Attending Business Training Opportunities Can Benefit Your Small Business

Lori Wriston

Nov 112 min read

Why Attending Business Training Opportunities Can Benefit Your Small Business

Attending a workshop or seminar gives you dedicated time and space to think about where you want your business to go and how you’re going...

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The Art of Professional Adaptation: Reinventing Your Small Business

Mark Appenzellar

Oct 306 min read

The Art of Professional Adaptation: Reinventing Your Small Business

If your business has been losing steam and you find yourself faced with the prospect that it may end up needing to close altogether, give...

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Your Small Business’s Digital Transformation

Mark Appenzellar

Oct 156 min read

Your Small Business’s Digital Transformation

Resistance to technology is nothing new, but with the onslaught of options appearing in ever-increasing amounts, it’s hard to make a...

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Overcoming Business Setbacks: Why Giving Up Is Never an Option

Lori Wriston

Sep 302 min read

Overcoming Business Setbacks: Why Giving Up Is Never an Option

The path to business success is rarely linear, and resilience is often the difference between those who give up and those who make it....

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Becoming a Business Owner: Shifting from Operator to Owner

Lori Wriston

Sep 173 min read

Becoming a Business Owner: Shifting from Operator to Owner

The key to becoming a successful business owner is learning to step back and empower others to carry out the operations you've been...

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DIY Marketing: Bringing Customers to Your Business on a Budget

Mark Appenzellar

Sep 37 min read

DIY Marketing: Bringing Customers to Your Business on a Budget

With patience, intentionality, and a well-crafted perspective, you can find your own avenues for sharing the essence of who you are and...

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Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: The Power of Authentic Action

Danielle Popp

Aug 263 min read

Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: The Power of Authentic Action

Becoming an entrepreneur involves more than just launching a company; it also involves realizing your full potential and entering the...

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The Small Business Owner's Survival Guide

Mark Appenzellar

Aug 206 min read

The Small Business Owner's Survival Guide

The written exploits of others can certainly be inspirational, and there may be nuggets of wisdom contained within, but every...

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Team Building Strategies: Attracting Talent on a Modest Budget

Mark Appenzellar

Aug 146 min read

Team Building Strategies: Attracting Talent on a Modest Budget

You must do everything possible to ensure that the vision you embrace becomes infectious to those you interact with. Entrepreneurs who...

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Danielle Popp

Aug 75 min read

Unveiling Your Professional Value

Your value as a business owner goes beyond what you can currently provide. "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the...

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Business Equilibrium: Finding a Healthy Work Life Balance

Mark Appenzellar

Jul 226 min read

Business Equilibrium: Finding a Healthy Work Life Balance

Without moderation, the fatigue of trying to juggle everything that comes your way will eventually take its toll on personal...

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Why Every Business Needs a Unique Value Proposition (UVP)

Mark Appenzellar

Jul 166 min read

Why Every Business Needs a Unique Value Proposition (UVP)

Regardless of the structure of your business or the market in which you hope to make inroads, the most significant goal you can pursue is...

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A Tangled Web: DIY Website Design Pitfalls

Mark Appenzellar

Jul 96 min read

A Tangled Web: DIY Website Design Pitfalls

In an era when it's easier than ever to access tools to create a website for your small business, the question remains simple: should...

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Employee Development: Turning Learners into Leaders

Mark Appenzellar

Jul 36 min read

Employee Development: Turning Learners into Leaders

Businesses that are truly poised for success should incorporate learning into the very fabric of their operations. Sharing knowledge and...

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Transforming Your Small Business through Visual Content Marketing

Mark Appenzellar

Jun 266 min read

Transforming Your Small Business through Visual Content Marketing

The digital era has completely revolutionized the approach that businesses take when it comes to the use of visual content marketing in...

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Platforms for Success: Social Media Strategy for Your Small Business

Mark Appenzellar

Jun 187 min read

Platforms for Success: Social Media Strategy for Your Small Business

Social media is the single most-accessed element of technology today, but are you leveraging it to your small business's advantage Data...

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