Business Management
Learn all the ways you can take your business to the next level, whether you're in year one or year 10. Get advice on how to run and grow your business-and even what to do when you're ready to move on.
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Illinois Resale Certificate for Businesses
Ready to start selling in Illinois? A resale certificate will ensure that you are collecting the right sales tax on your goods.
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What to Expect When Working with a Talent Manager
If your career has reached the point where you need a talent manager, you should know what to include in your contract and what to expect from the relationship. Read more to learn the basics of working with your new best spokesperson.
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7 Mompreneur Productivity Hacks
Make the most of your work time with these seven productivity hacks from experienced entrepreneurs who also happen to be mothers.
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Put the Finishing Touches on Your Project with a Conditional Waiver and Release Upon Final Payment
Once you as a subcontractor receive final payment for work you've done, you will need to complete a conditional waiver and release upon final payment. This removes a mechanic's lien you've placed on the property. Learn how to use this form.
· 4 min read
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Understanding a Loan Guarantee Agreement
Before you personally guarantee a mortgage or other loan for a family member, or for your own corporation or LLC, you need to be sure you understand the loan guarantee agreement.
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Your Guide to Asking for an Employment Reference Letter
The letter of recommendation can be an important part of your job search tool kit. Read the following guide for tips on how to ask for an employment reference letter.
· 5 min read
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Customer Word of Mouth, Both Good and Bad
Word of mouth has always been a double-edged sword. It can be the lifeblood of any business or the downfall. In today’s tech-savvy world filled with instant feedback on social media, staying in front of negative word of mouth is paramount to ensuring your business’s success.
· 5 min read
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How to Acknowledge Customer Complaints, Build Your Brand, and Create Customer Loyalty
Running a company requires handling complaints about defective goods, poor service, and other causes of customer dissatisfaction. Here's how your company turn such grievances into opportunities to build your brand and increase customer loyalty.
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Employee Communication: How Does Your Business Stack Up?
A safe workplace free of sexual harassment requires, above all, trust. Many companies fail at this. See how your company stacks up against others.
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Building a Workplace Harassment Policy that Keeps You and Your Employees Safe
Unwelcome workplace behaviors on the basis of sex, race, religion, and more can bring work to a halt and even get you sued.
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