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  Making research pay off

  May 1, 2013

  Looking for write-offs in all the right places.

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  Planning for the next generation: leadership transitions in family businesses

  May 1, 2013

  Keeping family businesses strong requires a long-term strategy and realistic planning.

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  Vocational education in Australia

  May 1, 2013

  Australia’s STA (formerly ACASPA) has received a sizeable grant for workforce development.

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  Cindy Boersema adapts to the unexpected—and succeeds

  April 1, 2013

  Cindy Boersema takes an unexpected partnership dissolution and builds a sound sole proprietorship.

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  CREED Act extension introduced to bolster access to capital

  April 1, 2013

  Legislation would extend a provision allowing the use of SBA 504 loans.

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  Learn the rules of the Affordable Care Act

  March 1, 2013

  Time is ticking away until the next date for implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

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  Michael König plans the next move

  March 1, 2013

  Michael König focuses on business planning and growth—every week.

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  Fred Tracy brings creative solutions

  February 1, 2013

  Fred Tracy brings creative solutions to his work in the tent industry.

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  Planning a successful succession

  February 1, 2013

  An effective succession plan encourages a smooth management transition while minimizing transfer taxes.

• Avoid fearsome fees

  January 1, 2013

  With interest rates so low, many lenders are finding other ways to profit from loans.

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  Increase selling value with shading solutions

  January 1, 2013

  Sun protection, rain protection, health, comfort, energy savings, economy, flexibility and style: they’re all part of the package.

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  Kevin Kelly turns process to profit

  January 1, 2013

  Kevin Kelly increases productivity by implementing forecasting, planning and process strategies.

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  Know your fabrics, fabrication and flammability

  December 1, 2012

  No matter where you are in the supply chain, a thorough knowledge of flame retardancy leads to well-informed customers—and safer environments.

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  Marc Shellshear puts shade expertise and management skills to work

  December 1, 2012

  Nicknamed Dr. Shade, Marc Shellshear is an employee who thinks like a business owner—putting shade expertise and management skills to work.

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  Strengthen your business' message

  November 1, 2012

  Matching what you want to say with what they want to hear.

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