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How to Run Your Business Like a Business

A sense of relaxed informality and friendly optimism is the hallmark of many a small business. When created correctly, such an atmosphere can inspire and motivate employees be productive, loyal, and innovative. When this informality reflects a broader sense of carelessness and lack of seriousness, however, the results can be disastrous. This is why small business owners (especially up-and-coming entrepreneurs) are oftentimes cautioned to “run their business like a...