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Brett Farmiloe is the Founder & CEO of Featured, an expert insights network that connects subject matter experts with publishers to create Q&A content. Brett is a 4x company founder with a successful exit, a published author, and passionate about supporting small business. 

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11 Questions to Ask a Mentor in the Small Business World.
As a business professional who is constantly making decisions, what type of questions should you be asking? Knowing what questions
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14 Entrepreneurs Share the Best Advice They’ve Ever Received from a Mentor
To help you see the benefit of mentorship, we asked entrepreneurs this question for their best insights gained as mentees. From
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12 Funding Options for Black-Owned Businesses
To help Black-owned businesses identify the best funding sources available, we asked CEOs and business leaders this question for
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10 Ways To Celebrate National Black Business Month
To help you best support Black-owned businesses, we asked Black business owners and leaders this question for their best
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12 Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs
To help you develop the best habits for success as an entrepreneur, we asked successful entrepreneurs and business owners this
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12 Resources to Help Independent Retailers Succeed
From synergizing with Google Map Pack to using social media, there are several resources to help independent retailers succeed.
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12 Funding Options for Rural Entrepreneurs
From crowdfunding to state trade expansion programs, there are several funding options for rural entrepreneurs
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How to Make the Most of Independent Retailer Month
From reaching out to your local media to starting a “retailer of the year” award, there are many ways to make the most of
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Social Media for Small Business Owners: 11 Top Strategies
From responding to your audience to consistently posting content, there are several social media strategies for small business
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9 Ways You Can Support LGBTQIA+ Owned Businesses
From providing monetary support to partnering with firms that support gender equality, there are several ways to support LGBTQIA+
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12 Professional Networks for LGBTQIA+ Professionals or Entrepreneurs
From Out Professionals to your DIY network, several professional networks exist for LGBTQIA+ leaders.
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12 Steps Small Business Owners Can Take To Manage Workplace Health and Safety
From testing safety procedures to preparing a checklist of all potential hazards, there are several ways to manage workplace
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11 Questions To Cover During a Midyear Check-In
From asking about short and long-term goals to identifying top-performing employees, there are several questions to cover during a
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9 AANHPI Business Owners Share Their Secrets To Success
From adopting solid business practices to working with a goal-oriented mindset, there are several success secrets shared by AANHPI
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11 Tips on How to Handle Challenges and Overcome Adversity as an Asian Entrepreneur
From evaluating yourself to asking for help, there are several tips for overcoming adversity as an Asian entrepreneur.
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11 Ways to be an Ally for Asian Professionals and Business Owners
From breaking down the AAPI monolith to empowering Asian leaders, there are many ways to be an ally for Asian business owners.
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12 Professional Networks for AANHPI Professionals or Entrepreneurs
From the National ACE to Asian Wander Women, there are several AANHPI professional networks for entrepreneurs to join.
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14 Ways Small Businesses can Participate in Volunteer Work
From joining a larger effort to making a donation, small businesses have several effective ways to participate in volunteer work.
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14 Tax Preparation Resources for Small Businesses
From researching AICPA listings to taking free courses, there are several tax preparation resources for small businesses.
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11 Ways to Grow a Business Through Volunteer Work
From building camaraderie to inspiring word-of-mouth referrals, there are several ways that volunteering can help grow your
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10 Key Roles to Consider When Building a Powerful Startup Team
When forming a startup team, from hiring a CFO to investing in a CTO, you should consider several key roles.
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8 Resources To Help AAPI Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
From joining the Asian Professional Exchange to finding a mentor, there are several resources to help AAPI small businesses.
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Top 10 Business Blockers To Overcome As a First-Time Entrepreneur
From overcoming the fear of success to the fear of rejection, there are several business blockers to overcome as a first-time
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12 Small Business Tax-Saving Strategies
To help small business owners and entrepreneurs save taxes through legitimate and easy ways, we asked experienced entrepreneurs
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Learning From Women-Owned Small Businesses: 12 Challenges & How to Overcome Them
To help women entrepreneurs and small business owners overcome their challenges, we asked founders and CEOs this question for
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10 Ways to Use Credit to Fuel Your Business
Learn how other entrepreneurs build their credit and fund their businesses.
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13 Sales Pitch Techniques To Better Connect With Customers
Looking for a good sales pitch? Use these techniques to pull in customers.
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13 Black Business Owners Share Their Secrets To Success
Get tips from Black entrepreneurs on how to succeed in business.
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How To Build a Strong Leadership Team: 9 Actions To Take
Use advice from other business owners to help build your executive leadership team.
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9 Ways Your Business Can Grow Without Venture Capital
From building client relationships to crowdfunding, there are many ways to grow your business without venture capital. Learn other
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How To Launch a Partner Program: 9 Partnership Considerations
Learn from these entrepreneur's experiences on building partnership programs.
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11 Strategies to Help Generate Positive Cash Flow
Learn different ways that other business owners have improved their cash flow.
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How to Learn From Experienced Leaders: 10 Things To Do
Advice from other entrepreneurs and business owners to gain leadership experience and grow your business.
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14 Brand Loyalty Strategies for Small Businesses
Make sure your customers return by using these brand loyalty strategies from other small business owners.
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10 Tips for Creating a Winning Executive Summary for Investors
Write the best executive summary for your business plan with advice from other business owners.
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9 Ways To Grow Your Business in the New Year
Learn how to grow your business with advice from fellow small business owners.
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13 Business Brainstorming Strategies to Encourage Innovation
Use these brainstorming examples from other business owners to fuel your creative juices and grow your business.
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11 Steps to Protect Your Business Name
Use this advice from other entrepreneurs to protect your brand name.
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14 Things to Be Thankful for as an Entrepreneur
There is so much to be thankful for as an entrepreneur. See what these business owners are most grateful for today.
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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Your First Sales Team
Make sure you're building an efficient sales team with these tips from other entrepreneurs.
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When to Say No in Business: 8 Signs to Pass on Opportunities
Not all opportunities are meant to be taken. These entrepreneurs give advice on when you should say no.
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10 Online Business Ideas You Can Start With No Money
Find an online business idea that you can launch without start-up funds.
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11 Small Business Negotiation Strategies and Tips for Business Owners
Use these tips from other small business owners to improve your negotiation skills.
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11 Funding Options for Female Entrepreneurs
Are you a woman entrepreneur looking for funding? Try these 11 resources.
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11 Cybersecurity Best Practices to Improve Business Internet Security
Make sure that your business's data is protected using these tips from other small business owners.
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8 Professional Networks for Latina Professionals or Entrepreneurs
From the Hispanic Alliance for Career Advancement to the Association of Latino Professionals for America, find the professional
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8 Best Business Podcasts for Business Owners
Podcasts can help you to reinvigorate your business planning or get inspiration for a new product. Discover the best podcast for
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8 Ways To Support Hispanic-Owned Businesses
To help you with ideas to advocate for Hispanic-owned businesses, we asked business professionals and executives this question for
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11 Sales Techniques to Help Grow Your Small Business
Wondering what types of sales strategies your small business should use? Use these 11 tips to grow your small business sales.
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10 Critical Numbers To Determine The Health Of Your Business
To help business owners better understand how to determine the health of their business, we asked CEOs and business professionals
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