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Short, practical guides for people who run small businesses. Free to read, no sign-up.
MarketingHow design makes or breaks a small businessPeople judge a business by how it looks before they read a word. Five places to check yours.Read the guideGrowthFive steps to plan business growthGrowth that is planned is far less likely to strain your cash, your staff or your customers.Read the guideOperationsHow a virtual assistant can help your businessA virtual assistant takes on admin remotely, so you can spend your time on the work that earns money.Read the guideMarketingSelling to businesses versus selling to consumersBusinesses and consumers buy for different reasons and at different speeds. Your marketing should reflect that.Read the guideFinanceProtecting your business from fraudMost fraud against small businesses relies on a rushed payment or a missing check. Simple habits stop most of it.Read the guideOperationsRunning projects well in a small businessSmall firms rarely have a project manager, but every owner runs projects. Ten habits that keep them on track.Read the guide
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