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What makes a good entrepreneur? Characteristics such as flexibility, control and motivation all help. Here is how to stay inspired when starting your business.

Consumers expect to pay with credit and debit cards, but finding a credit card processor in certain industries can be challenging. Here are the pros and cons of a high-risk merchant account. For most ...

If you’re stumbling along the entrepreneurial journey or feel your business dreams are beyond your reach, take this to heart: Many of the most successful entrepreneurs experienced some colossal ...

In the nonstop world of real estate, time is money, so you can’t afford to get bogged down by messy spreadsheets or inefficient tools. As a real estate agent, you need to be able to stay on top of ...

Thinking about balance sheets isn’t the most exciting part of being a small business owner. However, if you want to position your business for growth or increase your cash flow, building a fortress ...

When targeting college students, remember that Gen Z is different from their older counterparts in how they respond to traditional marketing. They value authenticity and are generally loyal to ...

There’s a reason people champion Small Business Saturday every year: Shoppers want to pour money into neighborhood businesses to help boost the local economy. However, the impact of small businesses ...

When it comes to marketing, it’s hard to beat the power of email to connect with customers and boost your digital marketing return on investment. However, customer and prospect emails require careful ...

If your business operations sometimes (or always) feel chaotic and inefficient, your company may benefit from implementing a 5S program. This organizing and streamlining process can be used in any ...

A business.com editor verified this analysis to ensure it meets our standards for accuracy, expertise and integrity. Ooma Office’s streamlined installation and management are ideal for small ...

Square is one of the most streamlined and intuitive credit card processors we reviewed. Many competitors add various costs on top of their standard credit card processing fees, so we were impressed ...