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Nicole Fallon

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About Nicole

Nicole Fallon is a writer, editor, and marketer with over a decade of experience covering small business topics. Nicole holds a Media & Communications degree from New York University and has worked as a journalist and editor for sites like Business News Daily and Business.com. She is also the co-founder and CEO of content marketing agency Lightning Media Partners.

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C-Suite to Main Street: The Power of Failure in Building Business Success
Brian Scudamore, Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, shares how learning from his mistakes helped his business grow from a single truck to a multi-million dollar franchise.
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START » STRATEGY

Business Certifications: Small Business Guide
Obtaining business certifications can give you access to more opportunities. Here are some of those certifications and how to apply.
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RUN » BUSINESS FINANCING

Documents to Request From the Seller When Buying a Business
Small business owners can assess the financial health and value of a possible business acquisition by requesting six particular documents from the seller.
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TikTok Alternatives for Small Business Marketing
With TikTok’s uncertain future in the United States, consider one of these alternative platforms to promote your brand's content.
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RUN » FINANCE

Common QuickBooks Problems Solved
Intuit QuickBooks is a highly popular accounting tool, but like all software, issues may occasionally pop up. Here’s how to fix ten common Quickbook issues.
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GOOD COMPANY » GROWTH STUDIO

Small Business 2025 Resolutions and Goals
These entrepreneurs are getting a head start on their New Year’s resolutions and sharing plans to reach their 2025 business goals.
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Night of 100 Stars: CO—100 Gala Celebrates America’s Best Small Businesses
The CO—100 Small Business Forum closed with the "Night of 100 Stars" gala, where we announced the CO— 100, the top 100 SMBs in America, and the Top Business 2024 winner, Confero Inc.
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Beehive Meals: CO—100 2024 Top Champion of Adaptability
Beehive Meals has been named the CO—100 Top Honoree in the Champions of Adaptability category. Here’s how they’ve adapted and evolved since their 2019 launch.
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Ready. Set. Scale. Future Proofing Your Business Tech for 2025 and Beyond
Stay on top of evolving tech trends and tools and prepare your business for the future with these expert tips.
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Surprising Ways Small Businesses Are Using AI
Business owners are finding new ways to leverage artificial intelligence for growth and efficiency as this technology continues to evolve.
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