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2014 Forecast: A Mixed Outlook

2014 Forecast: A Mixed Outlook
A quick internet search reveals several year end articles predicting good things for business owners in 2014.   You want to know the best news as a small business owner? Stockpile is still (and always will be) free. Try our online inventory tool today! In the December 2013/January 2014 issue of Inc magazine author Kimberly…
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Lean doesn’t have to be mean.

Lean doesn’t have to be mean.
This past year one of the hottest topics for small businesses focused on ways to make your business “lean.” The idea is a sound one. Of course, finding ways to cut costs and make your business more profitable will improve your bottom line. What’s not to like about that? Numerous articles offered a list of…
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Never work a day in your life.

Never work a day in your life.
Recently, we received a piece of office equipment that was shipped with a “thought for the day” type of fortune card. Inside it read, “Find something you love to do, and you will never work a day in your life.” This quote comes from motivational speaker and best-selling author of the book “Swim With the…
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Respect the check. Inventory and Inspect.

Respect the check. Inventory and Inspect.
Never underestimate the power of the humble checklist. If you’ve ever come home from the store only to realize that you forgot to pick up one of the items that you went there to get, you know how helpful having a checklist can be. If you make a list of the things you need and…
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