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From self-employed workers to the founders of startup companies, independent entrepreneurs find themselves wearing many hats.In addition to manager, salesperson and production worker, a small-business owner is also a bookkeeper, managing his or her finances without an accounting staff. Every business should have its own banking and credit card acco...

Sales skills aren't just for salespeople. If you can't sell yourself, your ideas or your innovation, you won't stay in business. Selling is an essential skill every entrepreneur must master. Starting from day one in your business, you're selling. Whether it's pitching your idea to potential investors or showcasing your latest innovation to pro...

Your ability to set long-term goals and constantly be thinking about the future of your business has an inordinate impact on the success and profitability of your enterprise. Determining a strategic plan to accomplish long-term business objectives helps you and your employees maintain focus on the future. A strategic plan provides guidance during e...

Being a strong leader can mean overcoming years of self-effacing habits. A leader can become an inspiring example towards the employees or deflect the total mass due to apathy. It is the leader who will bring everyone on the same page and move together towards a bright future. Being a leader is tough as you have to behave as an ideal example or rol...

​When you start a new business the concerns of obtaining clients and creating revenue take over but it is also very important to make sure your legal needs are covered. Why? Because you want to protect the revenue stream you're building in your business, save money on taxes and prevent others from stealing your sweat equity by copycatting your bran...