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February 2023 Newsletter
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“Financial Wellness Month: How to Check Your Business”
January is Financial Wellness Month, making it not only the optimal time to start new year resolutions and goals for yourself, but also for your business financially. Dedicating the first month of the year to taking a closer look at the financial health of your...
Is Your Brand Expandable?
Ask any entrepreneur or small business owner; there is always a certain amount of risk associated when owning your own business. Though the struggles can be different, the outcome desired is usually the same. They desire success. To build a brand that flourishes and...
The Small Business Radio Show
Listen to AM820 WCPT in Chicago host Barry Moltz as he discusses health insurance and benefits with AFEUSA Director of Communications.
The Keys to Unlocking Influencer Status
In today's digital world, being an influencer has become a highly sought-after career path. But what does it take to be an influencer? Here are a few key qualities that successful influencers tend to possess. First, influencers are typically experts in their field....
Optimize, Automate, Outsource and The Art of Less Doing
#269 Episode Summary: As of March 2017, LessDoing changed their name to Leverage. In this episode, Joe Polish and Dean Jackson interview Ari Meisel and Nick Sonnenberg from the Leverage Podcast. Ari and Nick discuss their Leverage Virtual Assistant Service, a service...
Three Insights For Winners
Between all the books, courses, and seminars... I’ve spent several million dollars on my own education. I’ve read over 1,000 books. I hang out with bright people all the time. I've gleaned a lot of insight, and for Christmas Eve I want to share the top 3 insights for...
Acquiring New Customers: Are You Spending Too Much?
The general rule of thumb is that recruiting a new customer takes five times as long as maintaining an existing one. But is it better practice for your business to focus more on bringing in new customers or keeping the ones you already have pleased? Which will bring...
New Year, New Goals: Setting Resolutions for Your Business
As the year comes to a close, many people are starting to think about their New Year's resolutions. For businesses, setting goals and making resolutions can be just as important as it is for individuals. Here are a few reasons why your business should consider making...
The Importance Of Exceeding Customer Expectations And How You Can Achieve This
Customer satisfaction is an essential component of running any successful business. A company's livelihood rests on its customers or lack thereof. Suppose you don't have the support of your loyal customers and aren't gaining any new ones. In that case, your chances of...