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Creating a marketing plan, checking your inventory, and bringing on additional staff will ensure your small business is ready for Black Friday.

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For a small business owner whose company is being acquired, it’s essential to prepare your team — and yourself — for this major transition.

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Small businesses are on the rise, yet many of them fail within a year. Find out what preventatives are needed to avoid becoming a statistic.