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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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9 Tips To Write a Restaurant Business Plan
To help aspiring restaurateurs write a business plan for their dream restaurant, we asked business professionals and seasoned
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How To Work More Efficiently: 11 Tips From Entrepreneurs
Wondering how to improve your business's efficiency? Take advice from these 11 entrepreneurs.
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9 Elements To a Salon Business Plan
To help prospective salon owners create a business plan, we asked entrepreneurs and established salon owners for their best advice
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How To Get Paid Faster: 8 Tips For Quick Customer Payments
There are several ways that may help you collect your customer payments faster for years to come and the continued success of your
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How to Plan for Slow Season In Business: 10 Things To Do In Advance
To help business leaders plan for the “slow season,” we asked small business owners and business professionals this question for
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9 Things Companies Can Do To Make Hiring Better
Make your hiring better from your job descriptions to attracting diverse candidates! We asked 9 HR and business leaders for their
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9 Tips For Starting a Digital Business as a Non-Technical Person
From surrounding yourself with tech experts to finding expert content, there are several things you can do that may help your
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Why 8 Companies Offer Free Shipping On Their Website
To help you decide if you want your company to offer free shipping, we asked operation experts and business leaders this question
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9 Lawyer Marketing Strategies To Attract More Clients
To help lawyers attract more clients, we asked business professionals and attorneys for their winning strategy
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How To Use Google Analytics Data To Inform Business Decisions
From referral traffic to audience insights here are nine ways to utilize Google Analytics to inform business decisions.
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8 Page Speed Tips: How To Speed Up Web Page Loading Time
To help your company speed up its webpage loading times, we asked marketing experts and tech professionals for their best tips and
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When Should You Expand a Business? 7 Signs It's Time For a Business Expansion
Learn what seven business owners have to say about business expansion, how they timed their expansion, and what signs you should
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How Do I Write a Small Business Plan? 7 Business Plan Writing Tips
Learn how seven business professionals write intentional and actionable business plans and tips they have to inspire your business
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Why You Need an Operating Agreement: 8 Operating Agreement Tips
Learn why these eight business owners and entrepreneurs stress the importance of operating agreements and tips to help you
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