Intellectual property (IP) is a creative work, such as a design, invention or manuscript, whose rights are owned by your company. Those rights are established through a legal mechanism, such as a trademark, copyright or patent. IP is valuable – sometimes the most valuable asset a company can hold. Here are the three major ways […]
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Small Business Saturday will be here November 26th, and will be taking downtown Woodstock, GA by storm. Scavenger hunts, selfie contests, prizes and discounts around town will be bringing flocks of customers out to shop small. The initiative was started by American Express to remind people that in between the Black Friday and Cyber Monday
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We all have been told that it doesn’t matter what others think of us, and it should only matter what we think and know about ourselves. While this is good advice, when people are your bread and butter, knowing what they think of your business is important. In the healthcare field, what your customers are
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Window shopping for some is a pastime, and for others it’s a way to see what deals and sales are for the taking. Do not let a window shopper just glance in your store and move on! By simply following these four steps, you will ensure that the average window shopper will enter your store and
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As the weather starts to cool, merchandisers’ thoughts turn to Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, while online sellers are more interested in Cyber Monday, three days later. Then comes the whole Christmas shopping frenzy, and the post-Christmas bargain hunting. In all cases, getting your inventory right can make the difference between a profit or
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If you own a small business, you are already providing jobs and offering great products and services to your community, but sometimes these efforts can go unnoticed. That’s where Small Business Saturday comes in. This year, on November 26, customers across the country will shop in their community and recognize the value that small businesses
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What began as a quarterly newsletter about the air racing community, eventually evolved into a multi-faceted business dedicated to helping the aviation industry grow. In 1993, the small business expanded from its only offering, a newsletter, to start producing embroidered products for numerous aviation organizations. Just 3 short years later, the business was embroidering for groups such as: Leeward
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IOU Financial Inc. intends to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 8,148,148 common shares of the company for gross proceeds of up to $2.2-million. The shares will be offered at a price of 27 cents per share (representing the 21-day value-weighted average price of the shares on the TSX Venture Exchange as of
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While the holiday season is a joyous time, it can also be a stressful time for many small business owners. Not being properly prepared can leave an employer short-staffed and unable to handle the influx of business. On the other hand, owners who face a slow season during the wintertime can face financial hardship having
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MONTREAL, September, 28th 2016 – IOU Financial (TSX-V: IOU), a progressive online lender (IOUFinancial.com) has entered into a partnership with Paysafe (PAYS: L), a leading global payments provider, to fuel the growth of small businesses in North America. The partnership, which covers the U.S. and Canada, will combine both companies’ market expertise and services to provide
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