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Setting Hourly Rates for the Self-Employed Entrepreneur Part I: Don’t Forget the Hidden Costs

Many new business owners leave a job where their salary was $50K a year, figure they were making about $25.00 an hour, and set their hourly rate for their new service business at $25.00. Did you know if you do … Continue reading

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What’s the Point of “Social Media Engagement”?

You’ve probably been hearing the term “social media engagement” a lot lately. You’re told that it’s no longer enough to have a web presence; you also need to “join the conversation” in order for anyone to give your service or … Continue reading

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Small Business Owners: Dealing With Rejection

Small business owners: Dealing with rejection. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in nine Americans works in sales. Every day more than fifteen million people earn their keep by persuading someone else to make a purchase. But … Continue reading

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