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The Off-Balance Sheet Secrets That Can Make or Break a Business
Your Balance Sheet Doesn’t Tell the Full Story of Your Business’s Value. Hidden Off-Balance Sheet (OBS) Assets—Like Brand Reputation and Customer Contracts—Can Significantly Impact Your Financial Health and Business Valuation. Learn How to Identify and Leverage These Critical Assets to Secure Financing, Attract Investors, and Maximize Your Company’s Worth.
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Video: How to Use SimplyAnalytics for Market Research – A Step-by-Step Guide
Discover How SimplyAnalytics Can Help You Uncover Hidden Customer Insights and Competitive Gaps. Learn How to Target Ideal Neighborhoods With Precision and Data-Backed Confidence. This Step-by-Step Tutorial Will Show You Exactly How to Use the Tool Effectively.
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The Three Certainties That Make or Break Any Sale
Success in Business Hinges on the Prospect’s Certainty. To Win Them Over, They Must Be Certain That Your Solution Will Solve Their Problem, That You Are a Trustworthy Provider, and That Your Company Can Deliver on Its Promise. Learn Why So Many Businesses Struggle and How Strengthening All Three Sides of the Certainty Triangle Can Turn Hesitant Prospects Into Loyal Customers.
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The Off-Balance Sheet Secrets That Can Make or Break a Business
Video: How to Use SimplyAnalytics for Market Research – A Step-by-Step Guide
The Three Certainties That Make or Break Any Sale
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Welcome to our small business knowledge base, designed specifically for side hustlers and micro-enterprise business owners like you!
We understand that starting and running a small business can be challenging, and that’s why we’ve created this comprehensive resource to help you navigate every aspect of your business journey. Whether you’re just starting out and need guidance on getting your business up and running or looking for tips on how to grow and expand your existing business, we’ve got you covered.
Most of the information on this site is based on Steve Imke’s personal entrepreneurial experience since 1994 and his role as a professional small business mentor and advisor since 2004. Steve has had two successful multimillion-dollar exits, which have provided him with invaluable insights and expertise. Additionally, a few guest authors, personally vetted by Steve himself, have contributed to the content based on their specific areas of expertise.
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