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Posted December 14, 2017 By Alec Sears

What Your Small Business Can Learn From the Automation Fails of 2017

If you own a small business or are thinking about starting one, here are four things to take to heart after re-evaluating the automation fails of 2017.

Posted December 7, 2017 By Andre Lavoie

5 Companies Using Tech to Build a Trusting Workplace Culture

Building a trusting workplace culture isn’t a simple task. However, transparency and integrity in the organization makes this process a lot easier.

Posted November 28, 2017 By Sabrina Parsons

How Businesses Can Give Back, Year-Round

Here at Palo Alto Software, we’ve built our company culture around the importance of giving back to our local community. Here’s how we’re giving back this holiday season—and how you can do the same within your business.

Posted November 21, 2017 By Les Trachtman

It’s Never Too Early to Think About Your Successor

As you start your business and it begins to gain early traction, you are probably not thinking about your successor. However, it should be a consideration from day one—and here’s what to keep in mind.

Posted November 2, 2017 By Jill Brennan

How to Talk to Customers: An Experience With a Shower Cap

Sometimes, a great ad can compel someone to buy, even if they weren’t in the market for the product. Find out how to do this for your own business—it’s all about knowing the right voice in which to speak to your customers.

Posted October 26, 2017 By Noah Parsons

New Printing Options in LivePlan

You can always invite guests to review your business plan online inside LivePlan, but sometimes you just need to print your plan or export to PDF. We’ve made some great improvements to this process that give you more flexibility and the option to add more details if you need it. New page break options If […]

Posted October 12, 2017 By Sam Maddicott

Need Over Niche: Going Global Without Industry Expertise

Knowing when to take on global business expansion involves restraint and careful consideration to avoid rash and regrettable decisions. If you’re considering expanding into other countries, here’s what to keep in mind.

Posted October 5, 2017 By Anthony St. Clair

How to Convince the Right Private Investors to Listen to Your Pitch and Fund Your Business

You’re ready to pitch your business and secure funding, but how do you find the right investors? Here’s where to look—and how to get their attention.

Posted September 28, 2017 By Alec Sears

How the Internet of Things Can Boost Business Productivity

The Internet of Things (or IoT) can help boost your company’s productivity and efficiency—and here’s how to take advantage of it.

Posted September 21, 2017 By Piers Ede

9 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I First Became a CEO

You know starting a business is challenging, but the challenges of holding the role of CEO are unique. Here’s what you need to know.

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