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Management assessment tools for small businesses

Management assessment tools for small businesses that can help create a clear path to improvement. Use these helpful tips from BBVA.

Getting a business loan with bad credit

How to get a Business Loan with Bad Credit.

Diversity in the workplace: Growth through inclusion

Your workplace diversity strategy starts here.

Using personality assessments as a management tool

Personality tests can boost small business success.

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Leadership

In-house mentoring programs: The key to lower turnover and lasting employee loyalty

The benefits of in-house mentoring programs for smart companies.

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Leadership

Dealing with employees that don't live up to expectations

If you're a control freak boss, step back, don't flip out.

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Leadership

How to effectively manage a cross-generational team

Four key ways to manage cross-generational work teams.

Employee compensation strategies for small business sales teams

Finding ways to incentivize sales in your Small Business sales team can help push your revenue to the next level and keep employees happy

How to reorganize a business and manage workplace worry

Tips on how to reorganize a business and manage employee concerns.

Small business savvy: The case for mentoring in the workplace

Build a better workplace mentoring program with these 6 tips.

Manager's guide to delegating

Delegating for small business

Top 6 strategies for hiring top talent for your small business

How to hire the best staff and avoid hiring bad employees for your small business

Sit there and do nothing: Why it pays to encourage meditation at work

When you encourage your employees to meditate you could actually be improving focus and sharpening decision-making skills, as well as other benefits.

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Buy or lease equipment for your business?

Should you lease or buy business equipment? Get details, compare options, and find out which choice is best for your business and financial situation.

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The Anti-micromanagement guide

Entrepreneurs can easily fall into the trap of micromanaging their employees. Here are tips to explain how to get out of such a trap and improve the morale in your business.

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Growth

Quiz: Should you hire your kids?

You're a small business owner who needs help to lighten the workload. Should you hire your children? Ask yourself these 5 questions before you do.

Your small business is growing. What's next?

A growing business is something to celebrate, but for most entrepreneurs, it's only the beginning. Here are ideas for your next steps.

Why onboarding matters

For many businesses, onboarding is one of the last things small business owners have time to think about. But it's important. Find out why and get tips.

SBA Loans vs. Commercial Loans

Need a loan for your small business but not sure which kind? Check out the differences between SBA loans and commercial loans.

Business snapshot: How I net almost every sale

Landing a sale is the goal of every entrepreneur. But keeping your customers and finding new ones is just as important. Here are some tips to do that.

What do your customers want from your website?

To set your small business website apart from your competitors' sites, you need the basics coupled with excellent content. Get tips for your website here!

5 ways to make your sales pitch a winner

Sales pitches can make or break a business. Here BBVA offers five ways to make your pitch better than ever.

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Growth

Getting a business loan with bad credit

Running a small business with less-than-perfect credit isn't necessarily an insurmountable problem. Even though it's not always easy to secure credit if you have a low personal or business credit score, here are some options to help grow your small business.

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Presentation tips for entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs make dozens of presentations every year, sometimes to investors, other times to customers and vendors. We dive into five ways to improve the quality of those presentations.

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Growth

How to manage rapid growth

How to protect your company from rapid-growth syndrome.

Community-building tips for small business owners

The most successful small businesses are those that attract repeat customers through community building. Here is how entrepreneurs can build a supportive community.

Keys to local advertising in your community

Ready to advertise for your small business? Considering TV, billboards, social media, paid search? Here's what you need to do first.

Small business, small marketing budget?

Small business, small marketing budget? Take a look at our infographic on how to think through your strategy to get the most from your promotion dollars.

Chasing the millennial dollar

Millennials are positioned to spend at least $200 billion each year. Can your old-school small business learn some new-school tricks?

Low cost marketing strategies for your small business

Five ways to market your small business on the cheap.

Deciding if an SBA Loan is right for your small business

Deciding between loan options for your small business should start with understanding the options.

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Growth

Small business digital marketing for internet sales

New to online marketing? Overwhelmed? Here are 6 basic steps for jump starting an online strategy to boost your sales!

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Growth

Your growing company: A guide to better outsourcing

Considering outsourcing as a tool to build your growing company? Smart tips from a CEO who's been there to help you outsource smarter (knowing when, why, and what you should never outsources).

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How small business owners can use YouTube

YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world and an excellent tool for small businesses. Learn these key ways entrepreneurs can use the platform to attract and retain customers.

Military veterans get help becoming small business owners

Military veterans get help becoming entrepreneurs with SBA and DOD grants, loans, training, mentorships and conferences

Is Instagram the right social media channel for your small business?

Instagram: It's not just for pictures of your breakfast anymore. How businesses can leverage Instagram for marketing.

How small businesses use Snapchat for marketing purposes

How small business owners can use Snapchat for marketing.

A look at options to finance a new or expanding business

Businesses that need funds to start up, grow or maintain cash flow enjoy several financing options. Read how these options can help your business.

Expand your business beyond the United States

For business owners that want to increase profits, it's worth a look beyond U.S. borders.

Protect personal assets from business liability

How to protect personal assets from business lawsuits.

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Commercial billing FAQs for business owners

Commercial Billing Service offers business owners steady cash flow with fewer headaches. Here's how it works.

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Operations

10 ways small business owners can leverage digital banking

Check out 10 ways you can leverage digital banking to save money, time and gain valuable insight you need to grow your business.

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Disaster planning guide for small businesses

Create or retool your disaster preparedness plan. Here's our step-by-step guide for what small businesses can do before, during and after a crisis.

Marketing tips for seasonal businesses

Entrepreneurs offer tips, ideas, and marketing strategies for seasonal businesses to keep cash flowing and customers engaged during the off season.

Know your business credit score

With a good business credit score, your chances of accessing low-interest capital, great insurance rates, and vendor relationships go up. Do you know yours?