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Sean Peek is the co-founder and COO of content marketing agency Lightning Media Partners. He began his digital marketing career as a writer and has worked as an editor, SEO specialist, and content specialist before becoming an entrepreneur. Sean is a jack of all trades who connects the dots between different disciplines, methodologies, and fields of study.

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Crowdfunding and Venture Capital Pros and Cons
Crowdfunding and venture capitalists are both great funding options for startups. Here are the pros and cons of each.
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Payment Gateways: How They Work & Why Your Business Needs One
The payment gateway process is a simple and quick way to protect your customers’ sensitive card information. Here’s how it works, and why you should invest in a payment gateway for your business.
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RUN » TECHNOLOGY

Choosing Live Chat Software for Your Website
Live chat software is becoming more popular and consumers increasingly expect it on modern e-commerce sites. Here’s how live chat can improve customer connection and boost sales.
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RUN » FINANCE

Guide to Small Business Accounting
Even if you’re already working with an accountant, it's important to learn the basics so you can play an active role in your business's financial health.
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START » STRATEGY

Intellectual Property | Patent, Copyright and Trademark Laws
Patent, copyright and trademark law all fall under the umbrella of intellectual property, which protects different elements of your business, such as your name, logo and inventions.
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GOOD COMPANY » GROWTH STUDIO

Small Business Index Results from Q4 2019
The results of the Small Business Index Q4 2019 are in. Read on for information on the current landscape of small business and what it means for the future.
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START » STRATEGY

Top Tips for Building Trust With Customers
Consumers buy more from brands they trust. To help you increase customer retention and form lasting relationships, we outlined five tips for building trust with your customers.
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RUN » TECHNOLOGY

What's Better? Data Backup Center vs. Cloud Backup
Backing up your business data is an essential part of the modern workplace. Here is everything you need to consider before backing up your data to a third-party provider.
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RUN » BUSINESS FINANCING

How to Start Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is an excellent way to fund your business, but there are dozens of platforms available and knowing where to start isn’t obvious. Here is everything you need to know to get started.
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GROW » SALES

How to Motivate Your Sales Team
The key to a successful sales team is to know how to motivate each individual member. Here are five strategies to inspire your team and drive results for your business.
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