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it’s perfectly normal to be fearful about owning a franchise business-or any business. But if you’d really like to be your own boss, there are ways to overcome some of the fears you’re feeling.

>> 4 Ideas to Help You Create An Inclusive Work Environment
Source: sba.gov

How is diversity reflected in your workplace? For most, it reflects inclusiveness of cultures, orientations and more. Making a conscious effort to embrace inclusiveness and create a workplace in which people of all backgrounds feel safe and welcomed is not only good for business, but it’s also the law.

>> 5 Mid-Year Tax Planning Strategies
Source: sba.gov

For many small business owners, thinking about taxes occurs only twice a year ... when returns are being prepared and perhaps at the end of the year. This is a mistake. With half of 2017 over, now is a great time to assess where you stand and to take action that will be helpful to your 2017 tax bill.