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Thought Leaders

7 Steps to Peak Performance in Business and in Life

Believe it, you really do reap what you sow.

Growing a Business

Don't Even Think 'Merger' Without Taking These 5 Steps First

There are plenty of ways for mergers to fall through, but not all are destined for failure. Follow five steps to prevent any last-minute meltdowns.

Business Plans

3 Crucial Questions to 'Fail Proof' Your New Business Idea

Risk is inherent but minimizing it is pretty much common sense, when you stop to think about it.

Data & Recovery

How to Know Your Employees Are Who They Say They Are

Protect your business -- and yourself -- from identity theft.

Growing a Business

5 Ways Successful Entrepreneurs Lose Sight of What's Next

If you aren't running in lean-and-hungry mode even after reaching a goal, you're risking everything you've built.

Thought Leaders

7 Steps to Qualify Potential Buyers for Your Business

Before getting down to brass tacks, it's crucial to find out who to invest your time in and who's 'just looking.'

Growth Strategies

Why Due Diligence is Important for Entrepreneurs

top 10 priority tasks every entrepreneur should religiously follow in order to ensure complete compliance for Investors Due Diligence.

Growing a Business

Deal or No Deal? Here Are 7 Ways Due Diligence Can Help Before a Final Commitment.

Due diligence might sound daunting, but it's really just an in-depth common-sense risk analysis before closing a business deal.

Marketing

Don't Overlook the Sales Power of Knowing Your Audience

Do your due diligence research and communicate what you know so you can create a platform for building a long-term relationship.

Finance

Top 10 priority tasks every entrepreneur must religiously follow

It is always good to split the responsibilities amongst the Co-founders for record-keeping and timely reviews.

Growing a Business

The Simple Way to Vet a Potential Business Partner

It's amazing that people seem to spend more time reading reviews of a restaurant they're considering going to for lunch than looking into the companies and people they're considering working with.

Growing a Business

Paging Cindy, If She Exists. (And Why It's Important If She Doesn't.)

The Internet has flattened the world, but also is fraught with danger. Luckily, the Web has tools to protect yourself and your business.

Thought Leaders

Want to Go on Shark Tank? Here's What You Need to Know.

A behind-the-scenes look at the Shark Tank process from two co-founders who pitched the Sharks and walked away with a deal.

Fundraising

4 Steps to Help You Prepare for the Fundraising Process

Raising capital can go much more smoothly when you come to the table prepared.