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Capital Collab
Process Improvement
4 min read

7 Essential Excel Skills for Accountants

Having experience with Excel is one of the most important skills for an accountant. According to an analysis of job postings for accountants, Excel is required in [19 percent of the listings](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/which-tech-skills-help-accountants-land-jobs/). Experience with Exc

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Capital Collab
Business Lending
6 min read

5 Best Funding Options for a Small Construction Business

In the land of the free, one thing's for sure. There will always be building opportunities for contractors who like to hustle. If your dream is to start a small construction business, then there are a number of ways to turn your 3-D designs into reality. One of the biggest costs you'll encounter is

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Capital Collab
Company Leadership
6 min read

The 5 Best Small Business Magazines for Entrepreneurs to Read

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or one that's already well-established, there are always new things for you to learn. After all, as the great Isaac Asimov once said, "The day you stop learning is the day you begin decaying". Every entrepreneur needs fuel to keep the blood pumping and give yo

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Capital Collab
Marketing
4 min read

How to Rearrange Your Etsy Shop to Drive More Sales

In 2018, there were over [2.1 million sellers](https://www.statista.com/statistics/409374/etsy-active-sellers/) on Etsy. That's a lot of competition and in order to stand out among so many others, it's important that you learn how to improve your entrepreneurial skills, in order to set up and marke

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Company Leadership
11 min read

The Top 25 Small Town Businesses that Thrive

As we head into a new decade, it can feel as though local community small business owners are getting left behind. National, international, and digital behemoths like Amazon and Walmart are stealing away business opportunities from small town businesses, making setting up shop as a small business ow

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Capital Collab
Growth Strategy
10 min read

A Guide to 12 of the Best Self-Employed Jobs on the Market for 2020

More people are now looking for flexible work opportunities than ever before as they’re embracing the digital nomad lifestyle. They don’t have to hold down a conventional 9 to 5 job, they can work on their own time and travel the world while doing it. Even if you’re not looking to travel and just w

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Capital Collab
Growth Strategy
6 min read

How to Start a Carpet Cleaning Business in 9 Easy Steps

In today's competitive world, it can be intimidating to start your own business. You're dedicated to your entrepreneurial spirit and are ready to take on this new business venture. That's why you're researching how to start a carpet cleaning business.  Well, the good news is that you've come to the

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Capital Collab
Marketing
6 min read

A Guide to Developing Your Sales Pitch for Your Website Design Agency

Without a viable website, it's tough to consider any modern-day company to be legitimate. More than that, the website needs to be eye-catching, highly optimized, and easy to navigate. This is where web design agencies come in (and where web design agencies run into trouble).  Sites like WordPress,

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Capital Collab
Company Leadership
6 min read

Learn How to Start a Carpet Cleaning Business from Home

Most business owners are very particular about keeping their place of business neat and tidy. That means they have to get their carpets cleaned professionally several times a year. Dirty carpets will leave a bad impression on their clients after all. Homeowners need clean carpets too so while it may

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Capital Collab
Growth Strategy
4 min read

Six Things to Consider When Building Your Trucking Business Plan

Trucking has become a nearly [$800 billion dollar industry](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trucking-industry-revenues-top-796-billion-in-2018-300894111.html) with lots of potential for new growth in the future. If you're looking to break into the industry with your own business, now is a g

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Capital Collab
Company Leadership
3 min read

The Top 5 Minority-Owned Business Benefits

In the last ten years, the presence of minority-owned businesses has grown [by nearly 40%](https://www.mbda.gov/sites/mbda.gov/files/migrated/files-attachments/2012SBO_MBEFactSheet020216.pdf). In fact, there are now more benefits than ever if you're looking to become officially recognized as a minor

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Capital Collab
Business Lending
5 min read

Does Your Business Need a Small, $10000 Cash Advance? Here is a Guide to Obtain One

Does your company need a $10000 cash advance to keep it going, or to help it get to the next level? Whether you're facing hard times and need a quick cash injection, or you need to buy equipment to take your company to the next level, how do you get a cash advance? In this article, we'll go over h

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