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Listening to Other Owners

By Glenn Muske

Want to improve the operation of your business? One simple tip is to listen to and watch what other business owners are doing. This simple piece of advice can save you a great deal of time, effort and money. It can help you from going down a path that others have tried and found unsuccessful. […]

April 6, 2016 Filed Under: rural, Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: business development, entrepreneurship, management tips, networking, small business, success

Don’t Neglect Your Networks

By Glenn Muske

Do you get caught up in daily life? Are there things that you want to do but just don’t get done. Such is the life of a small business owner. It never seems like there is enough time to get to all of the tasks you desire. How often do you tell yourself that it […]

March 9, 2016 Filed Under: rural, Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: connections, networking, success, success factors

Networking Important for Home-based Business Owner

By Glenn Muske

Many entrepreneurs see working at home as a great way to combine their work and personal life. Not only can they save money because they’re not paying rent for an office or manufacturing space, but the idea of flexible schedules and blending their work and personal life is appealing. Home-based businesses remain today an important […]

October 22, 2015 Filed Under: Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: contacts, home-based business, marketing, networking, remote work, rural sourcing, service businesses

Barriers to Small-business Success

By Glenn Muske

Starting a business is risky. Data the U.S. Census Bureau has gathered show maybe 20 percent of businesses do not last through the first year, and 70 to 80 percent will not be around five years after starting. While that information may be depressing and suggest you not even try, you have ways to increase […]

October 1, 2015 Filed Under: rural, Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: networking, risk, self employed, small business, success, tips

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