Is Brick-and-Mortar Dead? Hold Up on That Obituary

Small Brick and Mortar Business Closed

Is Brick-and-Mortar Dead? Hold Up on That Obituary When asked about wild rumors of his passing in 1895, Mark Twain reportedly replied, “Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” Fast forward nearly 125 years and there’s another rumor of death floating around. Only this…

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Made in America: Real Progress or Manufactured Hype?

Made in America

Made in America: Real Progress or Manufactured Hype? Made in America. At one time, those words stamped on a product meant you, the buyer, were getting a quality-made product manufactured by trained, well-paid American workers. However, in the last few decades, that phrase has not…

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Three Things That Can Hinder Business Growth

Three Things That Can Hinder Business Growth

Selling to other businesses on credit terms? Is this hurting your cash flow and hindering your company growth? Achieving and maintaining an effective and flexible cash flow is essential to the success of your business – particularly if you sell on credit terms. But, all…

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What’s in Store for Small Business in 2018?

2018 Small Business Economics

What’s in Store for Small Business in 2018? The just finished 2017 was a banner year for investors and publically traded companies. The Dow Jones Average opened 2017 at 19,762 and closed 12 months later at a near record of 24,719 (up a hefty 25…

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It’s Small Companies, Not Big Business, That Create Jobs

Small Business Job Market

It’s Small Companies, Not Big Business, That Create Jobs. Exxon Mobil. WalMart. JPMorgan Chase. Coca-Cola. General Motors. You’ve no doubt heard of these giant, multinational companies. Their names are synonymous with “Big Business.” No, they ARE Big Business. Each has a large presence in the…

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