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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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START » STRATEGY

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.
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GROW » MARKETING

How Do Charitable Donations Impact Your Taxes?
Donating throughout the year can significantly lower your tax burden, but make sure you’re keeping the right documentation filed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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RUN » TECHNOLOGY

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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START » BUSINESS IDEAS

How to Start a Real Estate Business: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the necessary requirements and fees to officially operate as a real estate agent and the marketing techniques to make your business successful.
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RUN » BUSINESS FINANCING

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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RUN » BUSINESS FINANCING

6 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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