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Insights for starting and running a small business from Gordon Deal, host of This Morning. America's First News.
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The Small Business Report, November 8, 2019 from 2019-11-08T12:00
More robots to the rescue this holiday shopping season; and the trickle-down effect of unpredictable schedules for hourly workers.
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The Small Business Report, November 5, 2019 from 2019-11-05T12:00
It may soon be more difficult for entrepreneurs to make it as social media influencers; plus, vending machine owners make a move toward healthier selections.
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The Small Business Report, November 1, 2019 from 2019-11-01T12:00
Small business lessons from an owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who's also an entrepreneur.
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The Small Business Report, October 29, 2019 from 2019-10-29T12:00
A small business tries a new approach with a compressed work day...but there are restrictions; and two small businesses stumble into free publicity.
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The Small Business Report, October 25, 2019 from 2019-10-25T12:00
Small businesses are keeping watch as the government considers how far to go in regulating big tech firms like Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and/or Google.
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The Small Business Report, October 22, 2019 from 2019-10-22T12:00
Small businesses in the vaping space watch a new approach from the federal government; and where high-level executive women turn for immediate feedback.
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The Small Business Report, October 18, 2019 from 2019-10-18T12:00
Why Uber denies that it has drivers; and small business hiring people with sizable resume gaps.
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The Small Business Report, October 15, 2019 from 2019-10-15T12:00
Small companies push their way into a crowded market for snack bars; and five ways to keep your small business safe on multiple fronts.
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The Small Business Report, October 11, 2019 from 2019-10-11T12:00
The different approaches to filing expenses, and what they say about you; and five ways to prepare if you're concerned about a recession.
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The Small Business Report, October 08, 2019 from 2019-10-08T12:00
How plant-based food entrepreneurs are pushing new trends; and the new type of bar that's opened in St. Louis.
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The Small Business Report, October 4, 2019 from 2019-10-04T12:00
Why entrepreneurs and others in Silicon Valley have been watching the union strike against General Motors; and the restaurant in Minnesota with some unique marketing.
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The Small Business Report, October 1, 2019 from 2019-10-01T12:00
How some bars in New York City that allow smoking are still thriving in a town that banned it; and local leaders trying to prevent its talent from leaving for the big city.
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The Small Business Report, September 27, 2019 from 2019-09-27T12:00
Small businesses think more deeply about defending against gun violence; and another "dream job" tied to clever marketing by a small business.
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The Small Business Report, September 24, 2019 from 2019-09-24T12:00
How small business farmers have learned to find extra revenue at a time of falling prices for crops; and the bold marketing strategy for a convenience store in Mississippi.
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The Small Business Report, September 20, 2019 from 2019-09-20T12:00
Managing the growing stress levels at work: hear what companies and workers can do...to improve conditions. And how the entrepreneurial spirit in America is alive and well.
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The Small Business Report, September 17, 2019 from 2019-09-17T12:00
The implications of a new employment bill in California that seeks to reclassify freelancers and contract workers; and the 12-year-old entrepreneur getting a boost from his favorite football team.
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The Small Business Report, September 13, 2019 from 2019-09-13T12:00
Small businesses trying to go cashless meet government resistance; and how freelancers and telecommuters are creating a renaissance in cities that are outside major hubs.
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The Small Business Report, September 10, 2019 from 2019-09-10T12:00
The best markets for freelancers; and entrepreneurs catering to pet lovers.
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The Small Business Report, September 6, 2019 from 2019-09-06T12:00
More companies offer services to help employees who are struggling financially; and a list of the top 10 startups in the U-S.
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The Small Business Report, September 3, 2019 from 2019-09-03T12:00
Surviving a job transition, whether you're with a large or small business; and the Florida bar that vows to stay open during hurricanes.
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The Small Business Report, August 30, 2019 from 2019-08-30T12:00
How hard it is for entrepreneurs to become social media influencers; and awkward suspicions about who's to blame for a rash of marijuana thefts at shops in Seattle where the plant is grown legally.
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The Small Business Report, August 27, 2019 from 2019-08-27T12:00
Small businesses lead the charge into thrifting, and big companies are following; and the Israeli startup improving communication in car crashes.
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The Small Business Report, August 23, 2019 from 2019-08-23T12:00
The hazards on Facebook Marketplace for those with a side-hustle; and the growth in startups that offer subscription meal-delivery services for KIDS.
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The Small Business Report, August 20, 2019 from 2019-08-20T12:00
E-Commerce isn't the ONLY source of angst for brick-and-mortar retail stores; and are small businesses any closer to competing with larger rivals on a particular employee benefit.
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The Small Business Report, August 16, 2019 from 2019-08-16T12:00
Does your small business use videoconferencing? If so, we'll have guidance on avoiding embarrassing mishaps. And regarding employee turnover: the percentage of workers who plan to find a new job th...
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The Small Business Report, August 13, 2019 from 2019-08-13T12:00
The pluses and minuses of the so-called "disruptive boss;" and the clever promotion of an internship by a West Coast restaurant chain.
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The Small Business Report, August 9, 2019 from 2019-08-09T12:00
Is your restaurant on top of the latest trend involving beef; and rallying cry for a 15-dollar-an-hour federal minimum wage. Hear what businesses say.
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The Small Business Report, August 6, 2019 from 2019-08-06T12:00
Ground zero for the minimum wage debate in America...where the hourly rate is highest; and five personality traits employers consider most important in a job candidate.
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The Small Business Report, July 26, 2019 from 2019-07-26T12:00
A startup tries scooter-sharing in New York City; and a non-profit in Oklahoma adopts a social media movement to generate free publicity.
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The Small Business Report, July 23, 2019 from 2019-07-23T12:00
How to build relationships and credibility with the media to earn free publicity for your small business...or for your clients.
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The Small Business Report, July 19, 2019 from 2019-07-19T12:00
Keeping small business stress from creating a downward spiral at home; and using your strengths to become a mom-preneur.
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The Small Business Report, July 16, 2019 from 2019-07-16T12:00
Lessons in retaining your talent; and new numbers about small businesses selling for record-high amounts.
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The Small Business Report, July 12, 2019 from 2019-07-12T12:00
Managing workers who are stressed out by political discussions at the office; and on a related note, the saloon in New Mexico that has a remedy for today's divisive political discourse. It's also g...
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The Small Business Report, July 9, 2019 from 2019-07-09T12:00
A startup job-search engine is posting openings by companies that do NOT screen candidates for pot use. It's in response to the patchwork of states that have legalized marijuana.
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The Small Business Report, July 5, 2019 from 2019-07-05T12:00
More workers with a graying of the temples are hanging around the workforce. What's this mean for small and large businesses...and the economy overall? Plus, six personality types that get passed o...
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The Small Business Report, July 2, 2019 from 2019-07-02T12:00
Small businesses watch as young employees at larger firms publicly speak out on social issues; and finding workers who can pass a drug test in states where pot is legal.
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The Small Business Report, June 28, 2019 from 2019-06-28T12:00
How upscale restaurants are making it manageable for parents to bring little kids; and the push to get pharmaceutical firms to reveal the cost of their drugs.
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The Small Business Report, June 25, 2019 from 2019-06-25T12:00
Entrepreneurs break new ground in the growing circular economy; and new apps identify on-demand jobs.
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The Small Business Report, June 21, 2019 from 2019-06-21T12:00
New efforts to help small businesses with retirement-savings programs; and seven tips for marketing yourself as a consultant.
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The Small Business Report, June 18, 2019 from 2019-06-18T12:00
Today's youngest hires are being pressed into action as managers earlier than ever at large AND small businesses; and a service that aims to find a name for your baby.
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The Small Business Report, June 14, 2019 from 2019-06-14T12:00
Tax pitfalls for small business owners and freelancers thanks to rule changes; and the debate over who's paying the tariffs on Chinese imports.
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The Small Business Report, June 11, 2019 from 2019-06-11T12:00
The growing number of Americans with a side hustle and restaurants experiment with meatless burgers.
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The Small Business Report, June 7, 2019 from 2019-06-07T12:00
Is your small business prepared for tech pushback from your larger clients; and lawn signs that have inspired the world.
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The Small Business Report, June 4, 2019 from 2019-06-04T12:00
Laundromats become cool hang-outs with added attractions; and marketing your small brewery with wild flavor combinations.
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The Small Business Report, May 31, 2019 from 2019-05-31T12:00
Small business executives who lead the way on paternity leave; and signs of "burnout" identified by the World Health Organization.
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The Small Business Report, May 28, 2019 from 2019-05-28T12:00
The so-called "brain drain" in the U-S...and its impact on small businesses; and the baseball All-Star single-handedly promoting independent book stores.
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The Small Business Report, May 24, 2019 from 2019-05-24T12:00
A team-building exercise that help your small business employees decouple from their smartphones; and the top three benefits that today's recent college grads want from their employers.
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The Small Business Report, May 21, 2019 from 2019-05-21T12:00
Job growth at the smallest businesses takes a tumble; and the entrepreneurs who flourished thanks to Game of Thrones.
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The Small Business Report, May 17, 2019 from 2019-05-17T12:00
Entrepreneurs pick up where Uber and Lyft do not...catering to riders as young as age six; and small business owners weigh in on the current economic climate.
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The Small Business Report, May 14, 2019 from 2019-05-14T12:00
Trends for small businesses to watch in the supermarket industry; and the environment for startups and entrepreneurs in a big state like Florida.
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The Small Business Report, May 10, 2019 from 2019-05-10T12:00
Rice farmers in Mississippi fight what they feel are misleading labels by other foods; and Amazon's newest report on small business.
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The Small Business Report, May 7, 2019 from 2019-05-07T12:00
The trend toward personalization of products thanks to data; and the cattle ranchers trying to find a voice in Congress.
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The Small Business Report, May 3, 2019 from 2019-05-03T12:00
The blue-collar small businesses that women are joining in record numbers; and understanding what today's millennials expect from your company if you want their business.
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The Small Business Report, April 30, 2019 from 2019-04-30T12:00
Businesses that bounce back from public relations disasters; and what's making owners of drive-in movie businesses go crazy.
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The Small Business Report, April 26, 2019 from 2019-04-26T12:00
Tackling a side hustle as a beekeeper, especially in a city environment; and a startup gives a makeover to the stethoscope.
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The Small Business Report, April 23, 2019 from 2019-04-23T12:00
The best small cities for launching a small business.
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The Small Business Report, April 19, 2019 from 2019-04-19T12:00
Why Uber doesn't want its drivers categorized as employees; and the Tennessee business that got too popular, too quickly.
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The Small Business Report, April 16, 2019 from 2019-04-16T12:00
More American workers are testing positive for marijuana. What's this mean for current staffers...or managers trying to hire new talent?
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The Small Business Report, April 12, 2019 from 2019-04-12T12:00
Managing new grads who expect an early promotion; and the new tech trend at grocery stores.
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The Small Business Report, April 9, 2019 from 2019-04-09T12:00
People launching cannabis businesses in their sixties; and losing friends at the office when you're promoted.
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The Small Business Report, April 5, 2019 from 2019-04-05T12:00
The rebound in American paper mills, thanks to Amazon and China; and workers facing pressure to continuously upgrade their skills to stay relevant.
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The Small Business Report, April 2, 2019 from 2019-04-02T12:00
Retailers small and large adjust to changing men's fashion at the workplace; and when lottery pools at the office make people uncomfortable.
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The Small Business Report, March 29, 2019 from 2019-03-29T12:00
How startups that deliver food are trying to lock in customer loyalty, since patrons right now are attracted mostly by coupons; and simple ways to practice solid cyber-security at your small business.
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The Small Business Report, March 26, 2019 from 2019-03-26T12:00
How passion and enthusiasm can overcome youth and inexperience.
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The Small Business Report, March 22, 2019 from 2019-03-22T12:00
Small businesses are up in arms about the potential for a new payroll tax. It's being called the "biggest tax increase that nobody's heard of."
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The Small Business Report, March 19, 2019 from 2019-03-19T12:00
Is government over-reaching when it comes to technology advancements in your store; and when a fairly innocent social media post leads to stunning new business and free publicity.
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The Small Business Report, March 15, 2019 from 2019-03-15T12:00
The new push...in this tight labor market...to hire people with criminal backgrounds. You'll hear the different scenarios.
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The Small Business Report, March 12, 2019 from 2019-03-12T12:00
The full-time lawyer with 13 side hustles in a gig economy; and a historic hiring binge by small businesses in February.
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The Small Business Report, March 8, 2019 from 2019-03-08T12:00
Entrepreneurs and landlords partner to temporarily fill vacant storefronts; and how two restaurants generated publicity for an unusual food concoction.
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The Small Business Report, March 5, 2019 from 2019-03-05T12:00
How small businesses wind up subsidizing health care. Hear the problem and proposed solutions from a retailers' group in Massachusetts.
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The Small Business Report, March 1, 2019 from 2019-03-01T12:00
Privacy concerns as more companies push wearable devices to track the health of employees; and when buying a cup of coffee becomes more experiential...and pricey.
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The Small Business Report, February 26, 2019 from 2019-02-26T12:00
Restaurants move to accommodate the growing number of people dining by themselves; and six funding options for your small business idea.
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The Small Business Report, February 22, 2019 from 2019-02-22T12:00
The toll that inconsistent shift work can take on employees; and small businesses in Vietnam try to cash in on the summit next week between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.
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The Small Business Report, February 19, 2019 from 2019-02-19T12:00
Will small businesses chase a trendy new education perk being offered by larger companies; and how to own a comic book store for $25 and an essay.
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The Small Business Report, February 15, 2019 from 2019-02-15T12:00
Individuals taking advantage of job hopping in this market to advance their careers...is this turnover impacting your small business; and a forum you might want to consider...focusing on small busi...
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The Small Business Report, February 12, 2019 from 2019-02-12T12:00
Can small businesses solve the soggy fries dilemma for food deliveries; and the niche business of cleaning up fentanyl spills.
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The Small Business Report, February 8, 2019 from 2019-02-08T12:00
Is your small business a serial reorg company; and five things to keep in mind if there's another government shutdown.
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The Small Business Report, February 5, 2019 from 2019-02-05T12:00
New data privacy rules in the works for even mom-and-pop stores; and why small businesses are feeling pessimistic about 2019...and what they're doing in response.
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The Small Business Report, February 1, 2019 from 2019-02-01T12:00
The one job that self-made millionaires say helped them become successful; and what happened to the "gig economy" upending traditional jobs?
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The Small Business Report, January 29, 2019 from 2019-01-29T12:00
More attention being paid right now to the four-day workweek among small businesses; and startups experimenting with no packaging for their products.
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The Small Business Report, January 25, 2019 from 2019-01-25T12:00
Small businesses turning exclusively to plastic for payments, since they feel cash has become too inconvenient.
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The Small Business Report, January 22, 2019 from 2019-01-22T12:00
Federal contractors and others who won't get back lost business from the government shutdown.
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The Small Business Report, January 18, 2019 from 2019-01-18T12:00
The trickle-down effect on the economy, and small businesses, as hundreds of thousands of federal workers go without a paycheck.
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The Small Business Report, January 15, 2019 from 2019-01-15T12:00
How business owners and entrepreneurs are impacted by the record-long partial government shutdown.
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The Small Business Report, January 11, 2019 from 2019-01-11T12:00
How small businesses are feeling the pinch of the prolonged government shutdown.
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The Small Business Report, January 8, 2019 from 2019-01-08T12:00
The spillover effects from hiring people with lesser skills...and even criminal records...in a competitive job market; and how to research your pursuit of a passion or better work-life balance.
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The Small Business Report, January 4, 2019 from 2019-01-04T12:00
Some employers are more willing to take on convicted felons in this tight labor market. Is your small business willing to offer them a second chance? We'll look at today's environment.
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The Small Business Report, January 2, 2019 from 2019-01-02T12:00
Upscaling your small business in 2019, with a strategy like a so-called "Dream Team" approach...for hiring, training and coaching.
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The Small Business Report, December 28, 2018 from 2018-12-28T12:00
The newest form of digital marketing: Alexa flash briefings.
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The Small Business Report, December 25, 2018 from 2018-12-25T12:00
Hotels encouraging people to hang out in their lobbies, including entrepreneurs; and groups investing in female startups.
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The Small Business Report, December 21, 2018 from 2018-12-21T12:00
Turning your annual office holiday party into a networking event to help your career; and the family owned business awarding millions in bonuses to its workers.
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The Small Business Report, December 18, 2018 from 2018-12-18T12:00
How to lead your small business without overreacting to certain changes.
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The Small Business Report, December 14, 2018 from 2018-12-14T12:00
Understanding Generation Z as these young adults start to flood the American workforce; and seven tips from successful small business owners.
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The Small Business Report, December 11, 2018 from 2018-12-11T12:00
New start-ups that deliver fuel to your car...billing themselves as "Uber for gas." And getting assistance if your business has been impacted by the southern California wildfires.
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The Small Business Report, December 07, 2018 from 2018-12-07T12:00
Getting over your fear of making impromptu remarks; and six steps for launching your side hustle.
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The Small Business Report, December 04, 2018 from 2018-12-04T12:00
As Amazon begins to staff its second headquarters locations, will small businesses benefit from the thousands of new employees who will relocate to those areas?
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The Small Business Report, November 30, 2018 from 2018-11-30T12:00
Fancy coffee at the office sometimes leads to bickering instead of greater productivity; and how Apple plans to help female entrepreneurs.
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The Small Business Report, November 27, 2018 from 2018-11-27T12:00
Small craft brewers experiment with cannabis in their beers; and the perks that make certain companies popular with fathers.
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The Small Business Report, November 23, 2018 from 2018-11-23T12:00
Will small businesses match the shipping options of the big retailers this holiday season; and marketing lessons from the Dunkin Donuts name change.
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The Small Business Report, November 20, 2018 from 2018-11-20T12:00
Small and large businesses reduce the formalities when hiring in this job market; and pop-ups all the rage this holiday season.
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The Small Business Report, November 16, 2018 from 2018-11-16T12:00
The brick-and-mortar retailer that seems to be surviving the online shopping pressure created by Amazon; and identifying fake online reviews at small and large businesses.
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The Small Business Report, November 13, 2018 from 2018-11-13T12:00
How to manage a boss who has little idea about how you spend your time; and how robots are helping deliver the holidays since there's a lack of available workers.
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The Small Business Report, November 9, 2018 from 2018-11-09T12:00
The new perk for millennial workers in a tight job market; and the partnership between Facebook and Macy's helping entrepreneurs can gain access to new customers.
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The Small Business Report, November 6, 2018 from 2018-11-06T12:00
Can small businesses help towns in central Maine that were once heavily reliant on single employers; and the competitive job market creating perks for seasonal workers.
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The Small Business Report, November 2, 2018 from 2018-11-02T12:00
An entrepreneur has built a travel website targeting niche flyers...in what was an effort to tackle his own complaint with the airline industry.
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The Small Business Report, October 30, 2018 from 2018-10-30T12:00
Are coffee shops "guilting" customers into adding a tip; and using a water-cooler topic to promote your small business.
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The Small Business Report, October 26, 2018 from 2018-10-26T12:00
What a small business learned about relationships and customer needs by visiting a remote Canadian village 30 miles from the Arctic Circle. A chat with the co-owner of Northern Toboggan Company.
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The Small Business Report, October 23, 2018 from 2018-10-23T12:00
Damage from Hurricane Michael challenges the decision-making of small business owners in part of the Florida Panhandle; and the ripple effects of Amazon's minimum-wage hike.
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The Small Business Report, October 19, 2018 from 2018-10-19T12:00
How a small business can take advantage of Halloween; and the New York City restaurant with an unusual marketing approach.
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The Small Business Report, October 16, 2018 from 2018-10-16T12:00
How an education-technology startup is trying to land more schools as customers; and the bar owners in Houston who launched a beer for dogs.
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The Small Business Report, October 12, 2018 from 2018-10-12T12:00
What kind of wackos work at the same place for 40-plus years? Those are the words of Aron Ain, chairman and CEO of Kronos. He's got insight on mistakes he's made, the company's big internship progr...
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The Small Business Report, October 9, 2018 from 2018-10-09T12:00
How small trucking firms are enticing new drivers; and companies making it easier to part ways with unhappy employees.
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The Small Business Report, October 5, 2018 from 2018-10-05T12:00
New government policies for shift workers could have ripple effects for small businesses; and how your own business biases can hurt your entrepreneurial venture.
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The Small Business Report, October 2, 2018 from 2018-10-02T12:00
New trend on the home front means big business for people who know how to re-design garages; and surviving the afternoon slow-down when taking a nap at work is not an option.
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The Small Business Report, September 28, 2018 from 2018-09-28T12:00
Business owners who approve of the Trump tariffs; and the Seattle store with a clever marketing promotion for candy canes.
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The Small Business Report, September 25, 2018 from 2018-09-25T12:00
The employees who thrive on negative feedback; and how gig work doesn't deliver the financial returns that many workers are expecting.
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The Small Business Report, September 21, 2018 from 2018-09-21T12:00
How small businesses can recover from natural disasters like Hurricane Florence; and the difficult landscape for female employees at startups.
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The Small Business Report, September 18, 2018 from 2018-09-18T12:00
Industries uniting against tariffs by the Trump administration; and guidelines for texting work colleagues when all you've done before is email them...or speak to them in person.
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The Small Business Report, September 14, 2018 from 2018-09-14T12:00
New startups aim to overhaul how homes are typically bought and sold...should the average realtor be concerned? And seven ways an entrepreneur went from trailer park to millionaire.
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The Small Business Report, September 11, 2018 from 2018-09-11T12:00
The tech startup finding work for people on the autism spectrum and their specific skills; and the latest perk that workers say they want at the office. Is your small business providing it?
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The Small Business Report, September 7, 2018 from 2018-09-07T12:00
Why local car dealerships can't get millennials to stay in the auto retail business; and the banker financing college education for entire high school classes.
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The Small Business Report, September 4, 2018 from 2018-09-04T12:00
Entrepreneurs take a shot at the sparkling water business; and the security technology from startups being embraced by banks and merchants.
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The Small Business Report, August 31, 2018 from 2018-08-31T12:00
The landscaping industry is getting walloped by the strong job market...we'll explain how. And the marketing firm offering a new perk for pet owners.
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The Small Business Report, August 28, 2018 from 2018-08-28T12:00
Companies offering promotions without pay raises...hear how employees might respond; and the entrepreneur making a living offering hugs and cuddles.
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The Small Business Report, August 24, 2018 from 2018-08-24T12:00
The struggle for small business: finding workers willing to relocate when offered a job.
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The Small Business Report, August 21, 2018 from 2018-08-21T12:00
When you notice something unsettling from years ago on social media by a person you're about to hire; and how to respond when you're bought of the business you co-founded.
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The Small Business Report, August 17, 2018 from 2018-08-17T12:00
More and more partnerships between businesses and high schools to develop skilled workers; and knowing the law if a small business employee is secretly making recordings of colleagues.
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The Small Business Report, August 14, 2018 from 2018-08-14T12:00
Tech employees facing backlash for reporting incidents like harassment; and the seating strategy leading to higher profits for restaurants.
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The Small Business Report, July 27, 2018 from 2018-07-27T12:00
The downside of workplace collaboration; and the psychology of fast-food pricing.
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The Small Business Report, July 24, 2018 from 2018-07-24T12:00
Could a new approach make you think differently about bank branches? At least one CEO thinks so. And parents trying to help the entrepreneurial spirit of kids.
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The Small Business Report, July 20, 2018 from 2018-07-20T12:00
Getting dads to take paid time off for their newborns; and the small brewery in Finland taking advantage of the summit between Trump and Putin.
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The Small Business Report, July 17, 2018 from 2018-07-17T12:00
An old practice is falling by the wayside when it comes to the women's clothing section of some stores; and managing the office air conditioner during the summer.
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The Small Business Report, July 13, 2018 from 2018-07-13T12:00
Smartphones at the office can be a help and a hindrance for individual employees. Hear how some bosses are trying to manage a workable policy about their use; and the best cities to start a business.
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The Small Business Report, July 10, 2019 from 2018-07-10T12:00
Why longer checkout lines have developed at many retailers; and where restaurants are seeing significant growth.
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The Small Business Report, July 6, 2019 from 2018-07-06T12:00
How one entrepreneur went from a low-level restaurant position to owner of three franchises.
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The Small Business Report, July 3, 2019 from 2018-07-03T12:00
Where robots are being used to supplement work, not replace the employees; and the number of workers who cite benefits and perks as their top factor when considering a job offer.
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The Small Business Report, June 29, 2019 from 2018-06-29T12:00
When your small business becomes embroiled in a national political debate; and convenience stores try a new approach to prevent overdoses in their bathrooms.
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The Small Business Report, June 26, 2018 from 2018-06-26T12:00
Mom and pop brick-and-mortar stores hope a Supreme Court ruling brings back former online shoppers; and the entrepreneurial industry growing around legalized marijuana.
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The Small Business Report, June 22, 2018 from 2018-06-22T12:00
New trend may be developing in the franchise industry: hiring successful individual store owners for leadership positions at the parent company.
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The Small Business Report, June 19, 2018 from 2018-06-19T12:00
The perks that the plumbing industry is throwing around to attract and retain talent; and the controversy and publicity generated by a gym owner in Alabama.
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The Small Business Report, June 15, 2018 from 2018-06-15T12:00
Small beer makers battle distributors and bar owners; and dealing with an employee who was the wrong hire.
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The Small Business Report, June 8, 2018 from 2018-06-08T12:00
An entrepreneur launches an addiction center for drugs and alcohol where MUSIC plays a big role in treatment.
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The Small Business Report, June 5, 2018 from 2018-06-05T12:00
How a housing shortage in rural America is hurting small businesses; and seven ways to help yourself get out of work early on Summer Fridays.
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The Small Business Report, June 1, 2018 from 2018-06-01T12:00
What's ahead for mom-and-pop car dealerships; and how small beer makers are benefiting from the new tax law...
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The Small Business Report, May 29, 2019 from 2018-05-29T12:00
The latest way small craft brewers are trying to stand out from the big guys; and the Florida music store being recognized for its generosity and kindness..
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The Small Business Report, May 25, 2018 from 2018-05-25T12:00
How older workers in small businesses can maintain their value in the wake younger, more digitally-savvy colleagues; and lessons as Amazon searches for a location for a second headquarters.
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The Small Business Report, May 22, 2018 from 2018-05-22T12:00
How small businesses are responding to lost tax deductions, like sports tickets; and the best cities for college grads to launch their careers.
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The Small Business Report, May 18, 2018 from 2018-05-18T12:00
How much is too much...when it comes to bosses sharing details of their personal lives with their employees; and how a 24/7 convenience store gently discourages panhandling and loitering.
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The Small Business Report, May 15, 2018 from 2018-05-15T12:00
How to make sales more consistent in different day parts when you sell food and drinks; and gym operators find a new use for their space..
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The Small Business Report, May 11, 2018 from 2018-05-11T12:00
When efforts to fix discrimination lead to new accusations of wrongdoing; and the stagnant summer jobs outlook for teenagers.
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The Small Business Report, May 8, 2018 from 2018-05-08T12:00
A Phoenix man has developed a product that allows you to hang picture frames with lightning-fast speed and with zero damage to the wall. You'll hear from the creator of Taphanger.
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The Small Business Report, May 4, 2018 from 2018-05-04T12:00
How a former science teacher launched a product that he hopes will revolutionize the music industry.
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The Small Business Report, May 1, 2018 from 2018-05-01T12:00
Does you emergency plan match up to the one practiced and implemented by Southwest Airlines; and five ways to get your small business funded.
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The Small Business Report, April 27, 2018 from 2018-04-27T12:00
Small businesses scramble to take advantage of the new tax law; and the local car dealership that went above and beyond for a grieving family.
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The Small Business Report, April 24, 2018 from 2018-04-24T12:00
The latest instant-messaging apps at the office push older workers to keep up technologically; and how small accounting firms celebrate the end of tax season.
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The Small Business Report, April 20, 2018 from 2018-04-20T12:00
Given the controversy recently at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, a question for small business owners: do you know when you're allowed to ask someone to leave your shop?
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The Small Business Report, April 17, 2018 from 2018-04-17T12:00
Small businesses try to manage growing overtime costs in a tight labor market; and the North Carolina restaurant with an unusual promotion involving a big spider.
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The Small Business Report, April 13, 2018 from 2018-04-13T12:00
How theaters are convincing people to get off the couch and leave their homes...instead of relying on online entertainment. Are there lessons for brick-and-mortar stores here? And how to convince a...
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The Small Business Report, April 10, 2018 from 2018-04-10T12:00
How to manage stress levels as your small business increases demands on you; and the job picture for today's college grads.
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The Small Business Report, March 30, 2018 from 2018-03-30T12:00
Restaurant owners adjust to the new war on straws across the country; and the newest trend at bars: It's not a drink. It's an activity.
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The Small Business Report, March 27, 2018 from 2018-03-27T12:00
What it's like to be an entrepreneur in the marijuana industry, where a number of states have legalized pot for medicinal or recreational uses...yet the federal government still considers it illegal.
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The Small Business Report, March 23, 2018 from 2018-03-23T12:00
New perks being rolled out to help business compete for talent; and five businesses you can start for less than 15-hundred dollars.
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The Small Business Report, March 20, 2018 from 2018-03-20T12:00
The push by Wisconsin to find workers; and a look at who's earning what...when it comes to side-hustle jobs. One stands out with its highest hourly pay.
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The Small Business Report, March 12, 2018 from 2018-03-12T12:00
The surprising stat from the latest jobs report that could affect your hiring; and small businesses adjust to the trend of drunk online shopping.
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The Small Business Report, March 9, 2018 from 2018-03-09T12:00
How a small business that specializes in printing and promotions carved out contracts for itself among giant professional sports teams.
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The Small Business Report, March 6, 2018 from 2018-03-06T12:00
The story of a woman who founded a medical device company in part because she couldn't find a cure for her own pain. Hear how VuVaTech was launched...and what it does.
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The Small Business Report, March 2, 2018 from 2018-03-02T12:00
New trend at the office: parental leave that is gender blind; and what smoking-breaks cost you in productivity.
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The Small Business Report, February 27, 2018 from 2018-02-27T12:00
How small businesses are creating new ways to compete with larger companies for talent. Find out the strategies.
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The Small Business Report, February 23, 2018 from 2018-02-23T12:00
The high school kid from Washington state who's launched his own business...on top of his academics and wrestling schedule. Hear what inspired him, and what he eventually plans to do with Voodoo De...
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The Small Business Report, February 20, 2018 from 2018-02-20T12:00
The secret to determining who deserves a promotion; and the small business owner who generated free publicity with his honesty.
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The Small Business Report, February 16, 2018 from 2018-02-16T12:00
How to recreate a forgotten art in today's business: a better customer service experience.
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The Small Business Report, February 14, 2018 from 2018-02-14T12:00
How to monetize unused space at your small business; and negotiating for a better severance if you sense you're about to be laid off.
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The Small Business Report, February 9, 2018 from 2018-02-09T12:00
An entrepreneur aims to help students make critical transitions into and out of college. Hear what he does, why he launched, and the business model.
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The Small Business Report, February 6, 2018 from 2018-02-06T12:00
How North Carolina struggles to entice new business to rural communities, despite an easy sell to its cities; and how a struggling couple in Hawaii became millionaires by making their own musical i...
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The Small Business Report, February 2, 2018 from 2018-02-02T12:00
Finding a name for your small business might involve hiring someone known as what's called a "professional namer." These people position themselves as word experts.
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The Small Business Report, January 30, 2018 from 2018-01-30T12:00
What big and small companies are doing after the massive tax overhaul, besides handing out bonuses and pay raises; and how a New York City bar stumbled into free publicity.
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The Small Business Report, January 26, 2018 from 2018-01-26T12:00
Brick and mortar stores figure out how to successfully battle Amazon; and seven habits of successful freelancers.
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The Small Business Report, January 23, 2018 from 2018-01-23T12:00
Entrepreneurs produce baby gear designed for men, like camouflage diaper bags; and five start-ups that will cost you little or no money.
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The Small Business Report, January 19, 2018 from 2018-01-19T12:00
The new way of performing the snow-shoveling business; and seven resolutions to help you succeed this year.
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The Small Business Report, January 16, 2018 from 2018-01-16T12:00
The old-school marketing strategy that has found renewed interest; and a deeper look at the trend of hiring contractors instead of full-time employees.
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The Small Business Report, January 12, 2018 from 2018-01-12T12:00
The new perk at large businesses that might be copied by small businesses; and debating whether to immediately quit the brand new job that you despise.
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The Small Business Report, January 9, 2018 from 2018-01-09T12:00
Are gourmet baristas in small coffee shops threatened by high-tech machines; and a clever promotion that helped a restaurant boost pizza delivery sales in a snowstorm.
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The Small Business Report, January 5, 2018 from 2018-01-05T12:00
How a Denver startup is reinventing the check-in process for visitors to businesses with a traditional office.
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The Small Business Report, January 3, 2018 from 2018-01-03T12:00
Companies small and large revisiting their sexual harassment training; and the startup that wants to sell you generic consumer staples, like toothpaste.
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The Small Business Report, December 22, 2017 from 2017-12-22T12:00
Manufacturers try a new recruiting strategy involving parents; and the reason for the lack of raises this year.
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The Small Business Report, December 19, 2017 from 2017-12-19T12:00
Why customers are frustrated with your customized email offers; and why holiday music may drive employees and customers nuts.
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The Small Business Report, December 15, 2017 from 2017-12-15T12:00
Tapping an overlooked pool of potential workers; and an entrepreneur's invention to cure smartphone addiction.
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The Small Business Report, December 12, 2017 from 2017-12-12T12:00
Tweaking an ineffective small business website with easy fixes through WordPress.
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The Small Business Report, December 8, 2017 from 2017-12-08T12:00
Reminders about deductions for your small business as the end of the year arrives; and who mall owners are now courting to fill empty spaces.
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The Small Business Report, December 5, 2017 from 2017-12-05T12:00
Predicting the trends that could affect small business owners in 2018.
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The Small Business Report, December 1, 2017 from 2017-12-01T12:00
The startup helping local retailers compete with the big boys online.
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The Small Business Report, November 28, 2017 from 2017-11-28T12:00
Common ground between humans and robots in some small business manufacturers; and replacing someone on the job under awkward circumstances.
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The Small Business Report, November 21, 2017 from 2017-11-21T12:00
Small businesses drastically cutting the lengths of meetings; and answering questions from family members about your startup during the holidays.
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The Small Business Report, November 17, 2017 from 2017-11-17T12:00
The compromise between coffee shops...and entrepreneurs who want to stay all day for the free wifi; and the characteristics hiring managers value the most.
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The Small Business Report, November 14, 2017 from 2017-11-14T12:00
Mom and pop coffee shops are starting to feel the squeeze; and entrepreneurs reselling this year's popular Christmas toys online.
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The Small Business Report, November 10, 2017 from 2017-11-10T12:00
Startups trying to solve the issue of food going to waste; and how entrepreneurs get paid for Instagram posts.
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The Small Business Report, November 8, 2017 from 2017-11-08T12:00
Who will guide American companies that are transitioning from an older and more established workforce...to one full of millennials? There's a small business that specializes in bridging the gap.
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The Small Business Report, November 3, 2017 from 2017-11-03T12:00
Developing leaders at your small business; and five reasons to start your own business in your 20s and 30s.
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The Small Business Report, October 31, 2017 from 2017-10-31T12:00
Why a builder in this day and age would see the promise of a brand new enclosed mall; and using Halloween as a yearly measuring stick for your small business.
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The Small Business Report, October 27, 2017 from 2017-10-27T12:00
The founders of a startup company who spotted a niche as customers of another company, and formed a partnership. It's the story of a photography service called Clips 2 Pix.
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The Small Business Report, October 24, 2017 from 2017-10-24T12:00
The best cities to launch your small business; and the small business battle over flood insurance.
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The Small Business Report, October 20, 2017 from 2017-10-20T12:00
How the struggles of a strip mall reflect the growing concerns in the retail industry; and how farmers in Vermont have turned an unwanted weed into a product in demand.
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The Small Business Report, October 17, 2017 from 2017-10-17T12:00
Don't be so quick to dismiss chewing gum and potato chip bags as non-recyclable material. A company in New Jersey is finding new uses for such trash.
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The Small Business Report, October 13, 2017 from 2017-10-13T12:00
Taking your specific skill sets, adding specialty training, and turning it all into a blockbuster small business.
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The Small Business Report, October 10, 2017 from 2017-10-10T12:00
Russian investors in Silicon Valley seen with a suspicious eye these days; and the difficulty of finding work as an on-demand dog walker.
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The Small Business Report, October 6, 2017 from 2017-10-06T12:00
Creating a mentorship program in your small business. Ideas from a company called Ten Thousand Coffees.
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The Small Business Report, October 4, 2017 from 2017-10-04T12:00
The explosive growth of a small company in the competitive space of cybersecurity. And broadly, the threats that linger for small businesses, like data breaches.
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The Small Business Report, September 29, 2017 from 2017-09-29T12:00
Employees asked to lobby their Congress members about tax reform; and how consignment shop owners are competing for a piece of a growing pie.
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The Small Business Report, September 26, 2017 from 2017-09-26T12:00
The measure of employee happiness among big and small businesses; and how to launch your entrepreneurial venture with little or no money.
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The Small Business Report, September 22, 2017 from 2017-09-22T12:00
Lessons from Houston: How the National Flood Insurance Program is out of step with the needs of small business owners; and the typical day for entrepreneur Lori Greiner of Shark Tank.
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The Small Business Report, September 20, 2017 from 2017-09-20T12:00
The difficult work life for contractors, who often feel out of place among full-time employees in an office setting; and the status of bonuses and raises in the coming year for small businesses.
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The Small Business Report, September 15, 2017 from 2017-09-15T12:00
Desperate measures from companies desperately in need of workers; and communication tips when tragedy strikes a small business.
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The Small Business Report, September 12, 2017 from 2017-09-12T12:00
American craft brewers are experiencing some growing pains after enjoying boom times; and how about a tattoo with that pair of shoes? The small business mash-ups trying to entice new customers.
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The Small Business Report, September 8, 2017 from 2017-09-08T12:00
Tweaking your career path to create a new and unique niche for yourself...as a therapist to rock bands; and how a couple of bakers made the most of their time while trapped at work by Hurricane Har...
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The Small Business Report, September 5, 2017 from 2017-09-05T12:00
How a podcast about your small business can lead to increased exposure, and potential increased revenue.
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The Small Business Report, September 1, 2017 from 2017-09-01T12:00
The company taking a new approach to apprentice programs. Hear about the bootcamp and employment placement at Praxis.
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The Small Business Report, August 29, 2017 from 2017-08-29T12:00
The tech industry deals with accusations of ageism; and how workers in the gig economy can better handle their tedious tax requirements.
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The Small Business Report, August 25, 2017 from 2017-08-25T12:00
The shift toward richer perks in the gig economy; and restaurants offering discounts if you ditch your cellphone.
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The Small Business Report, August 22, 2017 from 2017-08-22T12:00
How certain brands are pushing back against the retail practices of Amazon.com.
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The Small Business Report, August 11, 2017 from 2017-08-11T12:00
How to leverage technology to improve efficiency at your small business...even if you're not tech savvy.
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The Small Business Report, August 8, 2017 from 2017-08-08T12:00
The small business employees seeing better paychecks; and the pace of new job creation by small businesses.
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The Small Business Report, August 4, 2017 from 2017-08-04T12:00
What to consider if you'd like to sell your small business goods on Amazon.
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The Small Business Report, August 1, 2017 from 2017-08-01T12:00
Some big businesses are having second thoughts about allowing workers to work full-time from home. Could this be a selling point for small businesses competing for workers? And how to give yourself...
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The Small Business Report, July 28, 2017 from 2017-07-28T12:00
The most endangered small-town businesses, and the struggle to save them.
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The Small Business Report, July 25, 2017 from 2017-07-25T12:00
Corporate relocations from the suburbs to the cities: are there opportunities for small businesses to take advantage of abandoned properties or buildings in the 'burbs? And how locally run doctors'...
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The Small Business Report, July 21, 2017 from 2017-07-21T12:00
How enterprising attorneys are turning faxes into money; and places to turn for small business advice.
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The Small Business Report, July 18, 2017 from 2017-07-18T12:00
A chat with Ian Siegel, founder and CEO of Ziprecruiter about what's getting little attention in the job market...including two trends exploding right now.
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The Small Business Report, July 14, 2017 from 2017-07-14T12:00
A big number of Americans have a so-called "side hustle." Find out how often they do it, and what they earn. Any potential for a small business to develop from it? And when it's OK to invite your n...
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The Small Business Report, July 11, 2017 from 2017-07-11T12:00
Food for thought for small businesses watching Amazon dive deeper into the grocery business; and the entrepreneur who insisted his takeout-food company have a social mission.
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The Small Business Report, July 7, 2017 from 2017-07-07T12:00
A new type of apprenticeship to fill vacant jobs; and the non-traditional perk gaining traction at some companies.
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The Small Business Report, July 4, 2017 from 2017-07-04T12:00
The clash of cultures when a global behemoth buys a startup; and eight ways to reward good employees without breaking the bank.
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The Small Business Report, June 30, 2017 from 2017-06-30T12:00
Using an app to market your small business. How one company aims to make it more affordable to have and maintain one.
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The Small Business Report, June 27, 2017 from 2017-06-27T12:00
A franchising opportunity in a company that caters to seniors. We'll have the story of a company called PurViewLife, which positions itself as "aging life professionals."
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The Small Business Report, June 23, 2017 from 2017-06-23T12:00
Employers looking to hire young adults are finding that millennials aren't picking up their phones; and the professions where you make a difference in the community.
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The Small Business Report, June 20, 2017 from 2017-06-20T12:00
Companies complain they can't find skilled workers to fill scores of jobs...but those companies may be to blame; and between studies, the college student who launched a non-profit to cut down food ...
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The Small Business Report, June 16, 2017 from 2017-06-16T12:00
Given the multiple challenges face Uber right now, what makes for an effective leave of absence, like the one their CEO is taking; plus, a status update on paid-leave policies in the U-S.
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The Small Business Report, June 13, 2017 from 2017-06-13T12:00
The old-time jobs coming back with a new and glamorous twist; and the craft beer maker in Georgia with a theme of "service."
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The Small Business Report, June 9, 2017 from 2017-06-09T12:00
The four phases of reactions you'll get from friends and family when launching your small business venture. A conversation with a guy who dropped his suit and tie job in New York City to paddle the...
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The Small Business Report, June 6, 2017 from 2017-06-06T12:00
The employees getting the biggest pay-raises these days; and the big numbers of today's young adults trying their hand at entrepreneurism.
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The Small Business Report, June 2, 2017 from 2017-06-02T12:00
How to launch the startup you've been thinking about...without jeopardizing your day job in the meantime.
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The Small Business Report, May 30, 2017 from 2017-05-30T12:00
For small business owners and entrepreneurs to consider: the most in-demand jobs in America; and how to politely get rid of your paying patrons when it's closing time.
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The Small Business Report, May 26, 2017 from 2017-05-26T12:00
How small businesses in Seattle are reacting to Amazon's free giveaway of thousands of bananas per day; and five trends small business owners need to be aware of.
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The Small Business Report, May 23, 2017 from 2017-05-23T12:00
Is IBM starting an unsettling trend that could trickle down to small businesses; and the percent of entrepreneurs who say they're happy with their lives...
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The Small Business Report, May 19, 2017 from 2017-05-19T12:00
Why our concentration has become so challenged at the office; and the goodies being handed out by cities to lure companies...and their jobs.
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The Small Business Report, May 16, 2017 from 2017-05-16T12:00
What new college grads are expecting when they interview with a small business; and what entrepreneurs want from any tax reform in Washington.
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The Small Business Report, May 12, 2017 from 2017-05-12T12:00
Yet another revision to the way employees are reviewed. Hear what's trending at some companies NOW; and how small businesses can better connect with millennials.
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The Small Business Report, May 9, 2017 from 2017-05-09T12:00
Discussing salary with potential new employees; and facts about small businesses in recognition of Small Business Month...like the percentage of businesses surviving from one year to the next...
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The Small Business Report, May 5, 2017 from 2017-05-05T12:00
Family businesses where the parents aren't ready to retire, but the kids are ready to take over; and why losing top performers isn't always a bad thing.
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The Small Business Report, May 2, 2017 from 2017-05-02T12:00
The husband and wife who turned free workout-videos into a multi-million dollar business; and how a pizza joint in Oregon generated tons of free publicity for itself.
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The Small Business Report, April 28, 2017 from 2017-04-28T12:00
Considering the launch of your own tech startup? We'll have tips from a guy who's done it.
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