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New business referrals can be one of the most trusted ways to find your first customers. If you're launching a new business, focus on identifying referral…
Read article →In any new business venture, even if you are an experienced salesperson, the best way to make a lasting impression with a potential client or buyer…
Read article →Being nice in business dealings is one of the simplest and most overlooked advantages you can build. What is nice? The definition is: "polite, enjoyable, pleasant…
Read article →"Entrepreneurship is at the core of the American dream. It's about blazing new trails, about believing in yourself…" — Derek HutsonIn 1979, Frank Covich departed from…
Read article →A life defined by corporate security, as we know it, is over—and has been for a while now."Business ownership is not a dream… it's a necessity."…
Read article →Business ownership can still build a better financial life, even in a job market that offers less security than it once did. In 1982, Frank Covich…
Read article →This article presents critical reasons why employers should conduct background checks on new hires, organized around several key considerations:Legal and Compliance Requirements: Employers bear responsibility for…
Read article →Good faith business relationships are built on honesty, fair dealing, and a sincere intention to follow through. Today's article examines what the author calls working in…
Read article →Survival thinking is the habit of planning for your financial future while you still have time and choices. Frank Covich presents a wake-up call about financial…
Read article →The Leo Wondrash story is a reminder that a new career can start with a single, well-timed decision. Leo Wondrash, a Wisconsin farmer, contacted the NAIBB…
Read article →Holiday startups are more common than you might think, because the end of the year pushes many people to rethink their work. With the holiday season…
Read article →Selling homes vs businesses is a question every new business transfer consultant eventually faces. How does selling businesses differ from selling real estate? This question comes…
Read article →Find your mentor early, and let that person's experience shorten your own learning curve. Awareness is "the quality or state of being aware; knowledge and understanding…
Read article →A mobile-enabled website is no longer optional for a business that wants to be found. Almost 68% of Americans use a mobile phone each day. Research…
Read article →Business growth through acquisition means buying an existing company instead of building every customer relationship from scratch. Most people in business seek to grow, create more…
Read article →A day in the life of a business broker is built around relationships, outreach, and trust. A business broker's daily routine is dynamic and project-based. Rather…
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