Rachel Barton

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About Rachel

Rachel Barton is a writer, editor, and social media manager who has worked with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage, Imperic Media, Washington Square Review, and Prevention Corps. She is a sucker for novels with sprawling families and nonfiction with genre-bending tendencies.

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How to Find a Business Mentor

A business mentor can provide the advice and support new entrepreneurs need. Here are six ways to find a business mentor.

8 Tips for Marketing a Self-Published Book

Learn how to find your target audience and best promote your self-published book using social media, metadata, and reviews.

Top Transferable Skills to Teach Your Employees

Leaders can help their employees refine their innate, individual skills and teach them new ones that improve their job performance and boost the company’s overall success.

Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace and How to Overcome It

Learn to recognize the symptoms of imposter syndrome, how it can affect your mental health and professional relationships, and what you can do to mitigate it.

How to Use Third-Party Apps Safely at Your Business

Third-party apps can help small businesses, but they also pose data security risks. Here’s how to protect business and customer data while using third-party apps.

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6 Tools & Strategies for Identity Protection at Your Small Business

Here’s how business owners and their employees can minimize the chances of a security breach online or in person.

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Financial Documents to Prepare When Selling a Company

Prepare these seven financial documents to demonstrate your company’s value and address any buyer concerns when selling your business.

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How to Find Businesses for Sale

You can find independent and franchised businesses for sale by working with a business broker, using sale platforms, or leveraging your network.

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What Documents Do You Need to Apply for a Small Business Loan?

Get ahead of the loan application process by preparing these documents to verify the financial health of your company.

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How to Communicate an Employee Termination

Here’s how a business owner can prepare for the termination of an employee, including what to say and how to inform remaining employees.