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Work-Life Balance: How Successful People Set Personal and Professional Boundaries

Beginning January 1st of 2017, French companies with more than 50 workers will be required to give employees a guaranteed “right to disconnect” from their work emails outside of standard business hours. The goal is to reduce stress and improve work-life balance, and we can all learn a thing or two from the new legislation.

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5 Ways to Move Past Funding Rejections

Receiving a “no” after an investment pitch can be extremely disheartening, but there’s no reason this setback should stop you from pursuing your business dreams.

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What Is the "Gig Economy?"

For the better part of a century, Americans made a living working nine to five for a single employer. These days, much has changed, with millions of people assembling various streams of income by working independently.

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Why Founders Should Pay Themselves

If you’re still on the fence about whether or not you should begin to take a salary, keep reading — here’s why founders should pay themselves.

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4 Ideas for Marketing to Your Existing Customers

If the bulk of your marketing efforts are focused on acquiring new customers, you could be missing out on a sizable chunk of profit.

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5 People You Need in Your Network to Start a Business

The following connections can give you a considerable leg up in your venture, especially if you can nab them all.

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How to Pay Off Your Debt

Whether it's student loans, car payments or credit card debt, Americans owe more money than ever. In fact, according to a recent report from NerdWallet, the average U.S. household carries $16,061 in credit card debt.

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10 Hacks for More Productive Meetings

It's not always easy to get your team together for productive meetings that don't run off the rails. Fortunately, you can improve productivity with some simple forward-thinking strategies.

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How to Increase Your Team's Productivity Using Workflows

You know how helpful systems and processes can be, but sometimes it’s still so tempting to “wing it” in the workplace.

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5 Traits of Trustworthy Leadership

Top Characteristics of a Good, Trustworthy Leader

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Best Alternative Small Business Loans

It's not always easy for small business owners to get financing for new ventures and timely opportunities. Fortunately, there are some good nontraditional options for acquiring business capital.

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16 Simple Professional Habits to Boost Your Career

If you'd like to clear a path toward success, learn the most effective tactics for boosting productivity and improving job satisfaction.

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It’s Never Too Early - or Too Late - to Plan for Retirement

While happy retirements can mean different things to different people, they all require some type of funding. If you haven’t begun planning your retirement, the following checklist will help you get started.

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Authenticity in the workplace: Aligning work and personal values

Is one of your resolutions to live more authentically in the New Year, especially at work?

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4 of The Best Business Books to Read From 2016

In an era dominated by online content, picking up a physical book can feel extra special. When it comes to books on business, you’ll be able to acquire some in-depth information straight from expert businesspeople themselves.

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5 Business Tasks You Should Delegate

Every entrepreneur wants his or her business running in high gear. That said, you can't really streamline your company if you can't streamline your day.

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5 Online Meeting Platforms

Ideally, a meeting platform should be dependable and cost-effective, while offering plenty of great features. At the same time, it should be easy for all collaborators to connect without joining difficulties and unexpected interruptions. So, which platforms offer the most bang for your buck? The following five offer impressive attributes for meetings, group collaborations and screen sharing.

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Work-Life Balance: How Successful People Set Personal and Professional Boundaries

5 Ways to Move Past Funding Rejections

What Is the "Gig Economy?"

Why Founders Should Pay Themselves

4 Ideas for Marketing to Your Existing Customers

5 People You Need in Your Network to Start a Business

How to Pay Off Your Debt

10 Hacks for More Productive Meetings

How to Increase Your Team's Productivity Using Workflows

5 Traits of Trustworthy Leadership

Best Alternative Small Business Loans

16 Simple Professional Habits to Boost Your Career

It’s Never Too Early - or Too Late - to Plan for Retirement

Authenticity in the workplace: Aligning work and personal values

4 of The Best Business Books to Read From 2016

5 Business Tasks You Should Delegate

5 Online Meeting Platforms