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How an accounting background set up these 3 small business owners for success

Three successful small business owners reflect on what accounting taught them about running a successful restaurant busi...

September 18, 2017

How influencer marketing can help your business grow

Social media expert Rebecca Coleman shares influencer marketing tips to help your business grow.

September 11, 2017

When to seek angel investment

Building a business requires capital. One option for entrepreneurs is angel investment. Many angel investors decide a bu...

September 7, 2017

5 tips for doing business across borders

Thinking about exporting as a small business can seem a bit daunting while finding the time to keep your business journe...

September 1, 2017

Need construction bonds? 5 things to do before meeting with a surety

Applying for construction bonds? Learn 5 things your company needs to do to secure the contract bonding you need from su...

August 28, 2017

Why your small business needs a “shared vision”

Ed Kless, Interim VP, Sage Accountant Solutions discusses why a "shared vision should be the most important thing your s...

August 15, 2017

How to start a business in a weekend with just an idea and a smartphone

All you need is a smartphone and an idea to start a successful business. Here are a few tips on how to launch your busin...

August 10, 2017

Lessons learned from the small business owner trenches

As a small business owner, you wear many hats. One business owner shares lessons she learned from owning her own business.

August 2, 2017

Can workplace mobility give you a competitive edge?

Employees display more productivity and efficiency when they integrate mobile technology into their workplace.

July 24, 2017

Is your company’s LinkedIn page missing something?

Is your construction firm leveraging your LinkedIn company page? Learn how to attract more followers and use LinkedIn to...

July 23, 2017

Small business survival skills: How one St. Petersburg café became a community haven for local residents

If you happen to be walking down Central Avenue in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, Florida, you’ll likely ...

July 19, 2017

Ready to take on the world? How to make sure you have the right tools to tackle globalization challenges

For midsized enterprises, international trade remains a constant uphill battle. Having the right tools to make sure you ...

July 6, 2017

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Revive Bath & Body: A craft soap business scales up

Caitlin Abshier, founder of Revive Bath & Body, always had a crafty side and an entrepreneurial spirit. Read how she's s...

June 16, 2017

How to find top-notch talent to grow your business

When it comes to hiring new talent, sometimes it helps to get creative. Try looking outside your geographical area, hiri...

May 25, 2017

5 surprising ways business intelligence will help you grow

Technology has made it incredibly easy to gather data from any and every corner. As a business owner, deciding how to an...

May 24, 2017

10 facts about millennials and how to attract them to your business

Millennials. They’re the next generation of buying power shaping the payments industry. What should you know about their...

May 19, 2017

Sage Summit Atlanta 2017: Day 2 Recap

Highlights from Day 2 of Sage Summit Atlanta

May 10, 2017

8 business needs your inventory management software should satisfy

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, inventory represents 45% to 90% of all expenses for small businesse...

March 21, 2017

How to discover and develop your competitive advantage

Your competitive advantage is how customers see you in the marketplace compared to your competition. Are you faster, mor...

March 15, 2017

4 trends that will shape the manufacturing industry in 2017

The manufacturing industry contributes at least $2.09 trillion to the U.S. economy. With increased demand, new and evolv...

February 3, 2017

The latest on lean construction

Lean construction continues to gain traction. Find out the latest news.

January 27, 2017

Going global? Support a mobile and global workforce

As you grow it's essential to maintain visibility into your human capital and ensure compliance wherever you operate. A ...

December 15, 2016

How to scale your construction business for good times, and bad

Being prepared to scale for the next slowdown, as well as for today’s growth, is simply good business.

October 25, 2016