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6 Business Mastery Fundamentals Every Business Owner Needs to Know

Do you ever wonder why some businesses flourish while others flounder? One of the biggest reasons is a lack of knowledge of the critical business fundamentals that it takes to grow a successful and sustainable business. I work with small business owners just like you, and most of the time when a business is struggling there’s a weakness in one of key business fundamentals. Here are the six business mastery fundamentals you need to know to unleash your business success.

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Staying Healthy Helps Build Small Business Success

Okay — I admit it — I’m back on my fitness and healthy living kick. I’m tired of not feeling strong and on top of my game. But getting in shape isn’t just about looking and feeling better, it’s actually smart business. Unhealthy lifestyle habits increase your risk of illness. And when you aren’t feeling your best, it impacts your productivity and limits your ability to achieve your goals.

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Fail Your Way to Small Business Success

“The fastest way to succeed is to double your failure rate.” Thomas J. Watson

No one likes to fail. So when you start your own small business and it doesn’t work out, it’s a difficult pill to swallow. I know because I’ve had my share of business failures. After sacrificing so much of your time, energy, passion and resources, a failed business venture can make you feel like crawling under the covers and never coming out again.

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How to Lose a Media Opportunity in Ten Seconds or Less

Many of you know me as an entrepreneur — others as a journalist. In reality, I’m a hybrid. My company, SBTV.com, is an online media outlet for small business news and information. Additionally, I write for several national media outlets and I’m a small business contributor for ABC News. Therefore, I get hundreds of pitches every week. But I also pitch to the media to help build by business and personal brand. I see the process from a unique vantage point. I know what works and what doesn’t. So I decided to share a few insider tips to help you capture the media you desire.

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