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8 Things You Need to Know about Copyright

10 Things You Need to Know about Copyright

June 8, 2022 by Marie Leslie

As a writer and photographer, I have dealt with copyright issues and questions nearly all my professional life. From my first copyright law class in college to daily explanations to clients and publishers as a professional photographer, to business consulting for new entrepreneurs, I have needed to keep current with what is happening in the …

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The Essential Support Networks every Entrerpreneur Needs

The 3 Essential Support Networks Every Entrepreneur Needs

May 31, 2022 by Marie Leslie

Entrepreneurship can be a challenging life. Many entrepreneurs, especially those just starting out, often work alone. While being your own boss is often one of the chief attractions of entrepreneurship, every entrepreneur needs some support to help them on their path to success.  Having a support network can not only keep from feeling (and being) …

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6 Rules for Entrepreneurial Success

6 Rules for Entrepreneurial Success

January 17, 2022 by Marie Leslie

The six rules for entrepreneurial success is the third in an occasional series about becoming an entrepreneur. You can find part 1 here and part 2 here. This article was originally published in 2012, and updated in 2022. Once you have your small business up and running, it is definitely not time to sit back …

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10 Books You Need to Read for Success Next Year

10 Books You Need to Read for Success Next Year

December 13, 2021 by Marie Leslie

It’s that time in our business when we turn the page on the calendar and begin to turn our attention to planning for our success in the coming year. There are many things you can do to boost your success next year. One of my favorite things to do is read. Not only have I …

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You’re Never too Old to Be a Success

December 9, 2021 by Marie Leslie

Are you having a mid-life crisis? Are you thinking your best opportunities may have already passed you by or wishing you were younger so you’d still have a shot at the success you’ve always dreamed of? It’s not too late. Just because you’re approaching the mid-century mark (or even well past it) doesn’t mean you’re …

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5 Ways to Improve Your Business without Breaking the Bank

5 Ways to Improve Your Business without Breaking the Bank

December 6, 2021 by Marie Leslie

Is your business where you want it to be? Are you feeling frustrated or stuck with the growth of your business? You can do many things to try and give your business a boost. Some solutions may require a substantial financial investment. Other solutions may require a lot of time. How do you know where …

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4 Ways to Encourage Teens to Become Entrepreneurs

4 Ways to Encourage Teens to Become Entrepreneurs

November 15, 2021 by Marie Leslie

I think I may have been born with the entrepreneurial gene–or at least it bit me at a very young age. I was fortunate to be raised in a family where my parents were willing to encourage teens to become entrepreneurs. As a result, besides babysitting, my first teen job was making macramé pot hangers …

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4 Reasons Why Email Marketing is More Important than Ever

4 Reasons Why Email Marketing is More Important than Ever

November 8, 2021 by Marie Leslie

You’ve heard it. Email marketing is dead. Nobody reads email newsletters anymore. Don’t waste your time on an email list. It’s just as easy to use social media or texting. Email Marketing is More Important than Ever Email marketing is not only NOT dead, it is an effective and valuable way to communicate with prospects …

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How to Create a Top Business Blog

How to Create a Top Business Blog

November 4, 2021 by Marie Leslie

You’ve heard that blogging is good for business. But blogging takes time—and, as a busy business owner, time is always at a premium. Is blogging really worth your time? And what do you have to do to create a top business blog? Yes, blogging is worth your time. There are some definite benefits to business …

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35+ Awesome Free Graphics Sites to Boost Your Creativity

35+ Awesome Free Graphics Sites to Boost Your Creativity

October 21, 2021 by Marie Leslie

Are you looking for some awesome free graphics sites to help you create beautiful blog posts and beautiful products for your business or personal projects? The right graphics can enhance any presentation, whether it’s a blog post, your Facebook page, a professional presentation, a school project, or a party invitation. But great graphics can come …

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When are you too old to be an entrepreneur? Never!

When Are You too Old to Be an Entrepreneur? Never!

September 15, 2021 by Marie Leslie

Are you giving up on your dream of owning a business because you’ve been told you’re too old to be an entrepreneur? Do you think it’s too late or that you’ve missed your window of opportunity? Banish those thoughts at once! You are not too old to be an entrepreneur. No, I have absolutely no …

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Do You Dream of Becoming an Entrepreneur?

Do You Dream of Becoming an Entrepreneur?

August 25, 2021 by Marie Leslie

Like most other kids, I had career dreams and aspirations growing up, but becoming an entrepreneur wasn’t actively among them. I don’t think I even heard the word entrepreneur when I was a child. When I was almost 12, I started babysitting to earn pocket money. Babysitting didn’t pay particularly well, and I found myself …

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