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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.

Loblolly Creamery Founder Shares the Scoop on Her Small Business Success

While operating an ice cream business offers plenty of opportunity for fun, Sally Mengel, Owner of Loblolly Creamery, has also gained important insight into running a thriving business.

5 Habits For Being More Creative and Innovative as an Entrepreneur

If you’re struggling to come up with new ideas, these five habits will make you more creative and innovative.

Women Executives Discuss Imposter Syndrome

Despite professional success, VP of Global DEI Rosanna Durruthy, VP of Creative Xanthe Wells, and CMO Angela Hsu reflect on grappling with self-doubt, and the path to recognizing, ‘you’re OK.’

How to Manage an Employee Through a Performance Improvement Plan

Performance improvement plans should be viewed as growth opportunities for the employee and business alike.

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.

How to Ask Your Employees for Constructive Feedback

Feedback from your employees is one of the most valuable ways to improve your leadership, but getting this insight can be challenging.

How Employee Resource Groups Can Help Employee Retention

Employee resources groups support minority groups in the workplace. Here are six ways they can boost employee retention.

GoodwillFinds: 121-Year-Old Resale Business Expands Its Online Reach

Matthew Kaness shares how he’s building a new e-commerce identity for one of the oldest names in secondhand shopping.

Allowing Pets in the Office? Here's What You Need to Know

Pet-friendly workplaces are becoming increasingly popular. Consider these pros and cons of a pet-friendly office and tips for creating a pet policy.