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Alex is a small business blogger with a focus on entrepreneurship and growth. With over 5 years of experience covering the startup and small business landscape, Alex has a reputation for being a knowledgeable, approachable and entrepreneurial-minded blogger. He has a keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing small business owners, and is able to provide actionable advice and strategies for success. Alex has interviewed successful entrepreneurs, and covered major small business events such as the Small Business Expo and the Inc. 500|5000 conference. He is also a successful entrepreneur himself, having started and grown several small businesses in different industries.

I Have A Legal Professional On My Staff. Isn’t That All The Legal Translation I Need?

Whether you have managed to break into an international market, or just have a key local demographic that your SMB is probably catering to people who speak another language. That’s a great way to set your business up for success. But now you’re facing another dilemma: Language barriers that either requires business translators on staff […]

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4 Ways to Grow Your E-Commerce Sales in 2019

Whether e-commerce is only part of your business strategy or you run your entire shop online, growing your online sales will boost your bottom line in 2019. In today’s world, people can buy just about everything they need online. In fact, it is estimated that by 2021, 15.5% of all global retail sales will take […]

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6 Alternative Financing Methods for Startups

One of the biggest challenges startups face is securing the funds they need to get their business up and running. Banks are the conventional choice for funding, but there are alternative options that may offer more flexibility and freedom. Here are six alternative financing options for startups. 1. Community Development Finance Institutions Community development finance […]

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Get More Done By Taking Business Meetings Out of the Office

If you dread weekly Monday morning meetings, or meetings in general, then you should know that there are other options besides the standard boardroom or conference room that will make those long meetings much more pleasurable. As any good employer knows, when your employees are enjoying themselves they are much more likely to be productive, […]

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