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4 Reasons Why You Need To Focus On Innovation

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Each day, innovators in the business world create new products, methods, and ideas. They manage to look at problems differently and come up with solutions others cannot, and they provide an endless stream of value to their companies. In Fact, innovation just might be the most important component of a successful company.

Here are the 4 reasons to innovate:

1. Grow in Leaps and Bounds
2. Stand Out from Competitors
3. Meet Customer Needs
4. Attract the Best Talent

Did You Know: EQ Can Help You be a More Effective Leader?

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A person's Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ) describes the ability to recognize emotions, understand their powerful effects, and use that data to guide thinking and behavior. A high EQ leads to better understanding of yourself and others, and therefore to successful working relationships. 

Actions you can take to increase your EQ include:

1. Reflect on your own emotions.
2. Ask others for perspective.
3. Explore the "why."
4. When criticized, ask "What can I learn?"
5. Practice, practice, practice.

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February 28, 2018
3 Digital Marketing Challenges for 2018 (and How to Overcome Them)
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Digital marketing has become an important area, if not the primary area of focus, for most
small-business leaders. But as the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the challenges.

Here are 3 digital marketing challenges and
how to overcome them:

1. Defining Success
2. Working with a limited budget
3. Finding enough time


This Week's IRS Tip

What Business Taxes do You Need to Know About?

Tax season has begun and if you are new to owning your own business or are not sure what type of taxes apply to you, check out this page from the IRS. You can determine where you land this tax season.

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