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I Found Out What It Takes for a Family Business to Thrive
A handy book and my chat with the chairman of Community Coffee offer some guidance on making your family business a success.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Seven Steps to Build Your Billion-Dollar Business Today
The future might be uncertain, but 'right now' is always a great time to dive in and solve someone else's problems with your new business.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert Published
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Do You Need an AI Agent in Your Life?
AI agents promise to be the next big thing in artificial intelligence, but what exactly do they do?
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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Amazon Prime Day 2025: Tariff Troubles and What Shoppers Should Expect
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is happening this July, but new tariffs and supply chain issues could affect deals and availability. Here’s what shoppers need to know before they load their carts.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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How Business Owners Can Prepare for a Terminal Diagnosis
The most important thing is readiness, whether the owner faces a life-changing diagnosis or an employee does.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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How Soon Can You Walk Away After Selling Your Business?
You may earn more money from the sale of your business if you stay to help with the transition to new management. The question is, do you need to?
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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How to Find Foreclosed Homes: Best Foreclosure Listings Sites
Making Your Money Last Searching for a foreclosed home? These top-rated foreclosure websites — including free, paid and government options — can help you find listings near you.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Tips to Help Entrepreneurs Create Self-Sustaining Businesses
With the right processes and people in place, a truly sustainable business can be efficiently passed on to a successor and run profitably on its own.
By Jason L Smith, CEP®, BPC Published
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How Google Reviews Can Help (or Hurt) Financial Advisers
Don't leave your Google Business Profile unclaimed — someone else can make changes if they claim it. Also, here's what you can (and cannot) do with the reviews.
By Jeff Briskin Published