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Lean Canvas Business Plan
The Lean Canvas is a great starter tool to present the heart of your business idea on a single page. Read more
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Making Sense of Online Marketing
If you’re considering getting started with online marketing, you may become overwhelmed by too many tools, never-ending expert advice, and the many marketing myths presented as f Read more
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Marketing 101
This SBA course provides a basic overview of marketing for small business owners who are looking to reach a broader customer base. Read more
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Business Valuation Rules of Thumb
Business brokers and other professional intermediaries use business valuation rules of thumb to help sellers price their businesses for sale. Read more
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Selling Your Business
For a number of small business owners who may be ready to sell their companies, the past few years have been a time to cut unnecessary expenses, make ends meet and to patiently wai Read more
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Buying a Business
Starting from scratch isn't the only way to get started. Buying an existing business can help you hit the ground running. Here's what you need to know to find a great deal. Read more
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Business Assessment Goal Setting
Before you can consider growth, you need to have a solid understanding of the current state of your business. Read more
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Duct Tape Marketing
Duct Tape Marketing is the World's Most Practical Small Business Marketing Guide. Click to link to the revised and updated guide. Read more
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Sales & Marketing Plan Software
Close more sales or get your marketing messages in front of the right people. Read more
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Home-based Business Insurance
Anyone who runs a business out of their home, no matter how small, faces the same risks as any other company. Read more