Should the US Consider a Fair Tax?

The Fair Tax is almost as complicated as the current progressive income tax we all know and love. And, like other tax possibilities you might have looked at, there are several pros and cons to this one as well. The Big Plus The biggest plus of the…

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Marketing Mistakes That Are Easy To Avoid

Running a small business is certainly a challenge. Most fail in the first five years and half of the remainder are often gone after ten. There are many reasons for this and not enough room to list them all here. But there are some common ones you can…

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Do You Have a Niche Market?

What exactly is a niche market? It refers to a group of consumers who have a very specific need that is not being filled by conventional products or services. An organic food store would be an example of a business catering to a niche market. The…

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Time to Think About Christmas Marketing

I realize it’s almost four months till the Christmas selling season begins, but now is the time to start planning for the holidays. This Christmas could be slightly different than past seasons due to the economic hurdles we’ve all encountered…

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Top 10 Business Books for Entrepreneurs

Summer is a great time to sit out on the deck and enjoy a few good books. If you are looking for a little extra advice and guidance in growing your business, I’d highly recommend picking up a couple of the titles I mention at your local book…

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