Are Background Checks on Potential Employees a Necessity? + MORE

Are Background Checks on Potential Employees a Necessity? + MORE

The location of your startup’s office might be a factor in attracting top talent.

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Entrepreneur Helps The Environment With Aqwastream™

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Entrepreneur Helps The Environment With Aqwastream™
Startup Tips from Founder, Mare Van Dyke
Recently, I went scuba diving in Redondo Beach, California and was looking forward to seeing fish, crabs, lobsters, and some interesting sea snails. But that wasn’t the case. This time, I dropped down into the ocean, and there was a sea of garbage.
I can’t say I was that surprised…

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No matter how long someone has worked for you or how competent they are, everyone makes mistakes. When it comes to loan applications, make sure someone else’s mistake doesn’t cost you or your company.

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The term “data driven” is penetrating the lexicon ever more deeply these days. Data Driven was the title of my latest book, and recent academic work shows that companies that regard themselves as “data driven,” are measurably more profitable than those that aren’t. So becoming data-driven is clearly a worthwhile endeavor…

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Steer Clear of Home Business Scams

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Home business scams rob unsuspecting victims of millions of dollars. Con artists use deception, misrepresentation and fraud to get you to part with your hard earned money. Use these guidelines to recognize the difference between the legitimate employment opportunities and scams.

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Secrets to Lasting Success as an EntrepreneurSuccessful people will often tell you that luck and hard work got them where they are. But under the surface, there’s much more going on. People who rise to top of their fields have a lot in common. Learning what sets them apart can help you find lasting success in your own business.
Jeff Brown, a Harvard Medical School faculty psychologist and co-author of The Winner’s Brain (DaCapo, 2010), studies highly successful people, looking at their brain activity and life stories for clues to what makes them unique…

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Choosing a retirement plan can be a confusing and expensive process for small business owners. There are many retirement plans available, and the key is finding the right fit for the size and scope of your business.

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Many small businesses skip the background check process when hiring new employees.
But not taking this important step can cause you major headaches — and even leave you open to liability.
Here are a few reasons you should consider implementing background checks on all new hires, and how to go about it:
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