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Three Ways To Put Your Business On The Fast Track To $1 Million

Jennifer Dawn’s client had built her company to $750,000 in revenue but was losing enthusiasm for the business. “It had sucked the life out of her,” says Dawn, who runs Jennifer Dawn Coaching in New York City. “She started to hate the business and it was tanking.”

Revenue gradually slipped to $500,000. Dawn worked with her on marketing and other key areas of the business rebuilding her sales—and also encouraged her to start exercising and otherwise taking care of herself. The client gradually built sales back to $1 million.

Then the pandemic hit—and the schools the clients served in the

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The Niagara Independent

Colleen Slappendel (pictured, center) opened her Pelham hair salon at the height of the pandemic in October 2020. Despite the inherent challenges in starting a small business, plus the added pressures of recurrent lockdowns and restrictions, she and her business prevailed, and continues to grow. Photo credit: Rooted Hair Studio

2020 was undoubtedly one of the toughest years on record for small business owners. However, even a global pandemic couldn’t stop Colleen Slappendel from pursuing her dream of opening a hair salon in her home community of Fenwick.

“I had always wanted to stay in my hometown,” Slappendel, owner of

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Halle Berry Bomb Pops – Maria Mind Body Health

It’s my dear friend Halle Berry’s birthday on August 14th but with the 4th of July coming soon, I thought I must share my special recipe for Halle Berry Bomb Pops this month!

As many of you know, I had the great pleasure of making friends with the beautiful Halle Berry and she wrote the forward for my Sugar Free Kids cookbook!

I wanted to write a very special keto recipe for Halle Berry’s birthday so my boys and I created Halle Berry Bomb Pops which is a recipe found in my Sugar Free Kids cookbook!

Halle Berry is the

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How The Galaxy Ecosystem Helps Entrepreneurs Work On The Go

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Owning a small business has never been so exciting. And things are looking up: According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Small Business Confidence Index, confidence among owners is on the rise.

But that doesn’t mean the obstacles of the last couple of years have left entrepreneurs unscathed. From inflation to workforce shortages, small business owners have been struggling to do more with less—and as data from the Business Development Bank of Canada show, that’s straining work-life balance and creating stress for many.

“2023 is not without its own challenges as well as opportunities,” said Paul Edwards, vice-president and

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Amazon will use small businesses to help deliver packages in the US

Amazon wants to tweak the way it delivers parcels across the US by partnering with at least 2,500 small businesses across 23 states by the end of this year.

With the launch of Amazon Hub Delivery, the ecommerce giant wants to help customers get their parcels in a more convenient and timely manner by partnering with smaller businesses that otherwise have free time in their day.

The scheme will see businesses like florists, coffee shops, clothing boutiques, gas stations, plumbers, and hair salons all taking on the role of distributing parcels to Amazon’s customers.

Amazon Hub Delivery is expanding

The

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PEMF Mat – Maria Mind Body Health

Aloha, wellness seekers! Today, we embark on an informative journey into the realm of PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy, an innovative approach that utilizes electromagnetic fields to promote healing and enhance overall well-being. Join me as we delve into the scientific foundations of PEMF therapy, explore its diverse benefits, and discover how this remarkable modality can empower us on our path to optimal health and vitality. Get ready to unlock the secrets of this transformative therapy!

The Science Behind PEMF Therapy

At its core, PEMF therapy harnesses the power of electromagnetic fields to interact with the body’s own bioelectrical systems

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Why SEO Is Critical for Small Businesses

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Search engine optimization (SEO) helps increase website traffic by improving search engine ranking. If you’ve wondered whether your small business really needs to focus on SEO, you aren’t alone.

Over 50% of small businesses don’t have an SEO strategy, and 22% have no plans to create or implement one in the coming year. Considering that SEO can help businesses establish authority within an industry and build brand awareness, neglecting to explore the world of SEO can severely limit growth.

Further, it’s a great way to organically promote a business for free. Organizations

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4 Small Business Grants for Veterans


Key points

  • Veterans are 45% more likely than non-veterans to start a business, so there are plenty of grants and free resources available for veterans and their spouses.
  • You can take advantage of grants offered by private organizations such as the Second Service Foundation.
  • Warrior Rising and the Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab offer training, mentorship, and other resources.

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Did you know that veterans own almost 2 million small businesses that generate an impressive $1.3 trillion annually? In fact, veterans are 45% more likely than non-veterans to start