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6 Strategies to Steal Your Competitors' Customers
Launching a business in a crowded market? Here’s how you can steer your competitors’ customers toward your brand.
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Airbnb for Work Expands to Include Non-Business Travelers
Head of Airbnb for Work, David Holyoke, reveals its plans to include those who do not travel for work with a variety of spaces where business professionals can collaborate and grab some R&R, too.
By: Denise Power
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Infrastructure Results from Small Business Index
Roads, bridges and mass transit troubles impact local businesses.
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Amazon Study of Digital Improvements in Rural America
The findings of a recent report conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Amazon display how improving the digital space in rural America can generate economic benefits.
By: CO Staff
GOOD COMPANY » LAUNCH PAD

‘Clienteling’ Allows Luxury Brand Shinola to Scale White Glove Service
Alex Drinker, Shinola's vice president of marketing, explains how personalization technology is tracking the customer path to purchase.
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Handling a Sexual Harassment Complaint
Creating a sexual harassment policy is only the first step in the process. There are several steps that must be taken to properly handle an actual complaint.
By: Erik J. Martin
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Best Hiring Strategies to Attract Top Talent
‘Help Wanted’ ads aren’t cutting it anymore. To attract top talent, you need to get creative about finding new employees.
By: Erik J. Martin
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Employee Benefits for Millennials
Keeping millennials on board and engaged in their jobs means offering the right perks and incentives.
By: Denise Power
RUN » HUMAN RESOURCES

Struggling to Hire? Good Recruiting Takes Creativity and Commitment
We asked the experts for their best employee recruiting strategies. Their advice is to invest in finding the right person the first time.
By: Erik J. Martin
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PR Without the Price Tag: How to Promote Your Business on a Budget
Promoting your brand is vital to any business, but good PR doesn’t always have to come with a hefty cost.
By: Sean Peek

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