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9 Business Intelligence Best Practices to Make the Most of Your Data

by The Small Business Support Network Experts | Feb 22, 2021 | Planning

Even small companies are investing a great deal of money in data collection and analytics these days. But many don’t know how to use that data to drive sales. Exercising well-known business intelligence best practices, however, ensures that the investment...

How to Create a Winning Startup Business Plan – 6 Effective Tips

by The Small Business Support Network Experts | Dec 28, 2020 | Business Plans, Planning, Start-Ups

To anyone that’s willing to listen, it’s apparent that there’s no shortage of good ideas for new businesses out there. However, most of them either never see the light of day or fail within the first two years. In both cases, the problem usually...

7 Home Based Business Ideas for New Revenue Sources

by The Small Business Support Network Experts | Oct 30, 2020 | Planning, Resources, Start-Ups

If you’re looking to expand your sources of revenue, one thing you should focus on is working smarter and not harder. One smart choice is creating new streams of passive income with home based business ideas that fit comfortably into your busy schedule. Luckily,...

How To Get A Business License

by Carrol McCarren | Jul 31, 2019 | Business Plans, thesmallbusinessupportnetwork.com

Do you have a great idea for a business that you can't get out of your head? Maybe it's something you've always loved doing, like building furniture or fashion design. Maybe you've finally saved up enough money to expand your landscaping side gig. You have spent...

How To Patent An Idea

by The Small Business Support Network Experts | Feb 4, 2019 | Managing, Planning

Have an innovative mind that has come up with some decent business ideas? Perhaps you have already even developed a useful product that shows great potential for success. Whatever the reason you are here now reading this article, know that we have some useful...

When It’s Time To Close A Business – Don’t Let Your Business Ruin Your Future

by Carrol McCarren | Apr 28, 2016 | General Planning, Planning

Many entrepreneurs will face the fact that their business is no longer viable. They have become less profitable – or unprofitable. Revenue is declining. The market is just not there for whatever reason. Too often owners will hang on hoping for a miracle that never...