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Why Every Business Owner Should Have a DUNS Number and How to Get One
As a business owner, establishing credibility and gaining access to funding opportunities is crucial for long-term success. One essential step in building business credibility is obtaining a DUNS Number. If you haven’t heard of it before or aren’t sure how to get one, this guide will walk you through the importance of a DUNS Number and the steps to obtain it. What is a DUNS Number? A DUNS Number (Data Universal Numbering System) is a unique nine-digit identifier assigned to businesses by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). It is widely used by lenders, government agencies, and business partners to verify a company’s legitimacy and creditworthiness. Why is a DUNS Number Important?…
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4 Lessons for Reframing Failure to Bring On Success
You might be surprised to hear the best thing you can do about failure is embrace it. If your presentation bombed or you didn’t get that promotion, or your big sale fell through, or you flunked that exam, embracing your failure is probably the last thing you want to do. But take it from experts, the key to success is learning to reframe failure. Consider these four lessons. 1. Failure is an opportunity to learn You cannot learn without making mistakes. No one learns a new skill right off the bat. It just doesn’t happen. Remember when you learned to ride a bicycle? You had to fall off a certain…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Brand Your Side Hustle
Even if you have no plans of ever leaving your day job to turn your side hustle into a full-time business, …it’s still a great idea to think about branding your hustle. Here’s why: 1. Your brand stands for what you want to be known for Branding is more than just your brand name (you can use your own name as a brand name) and your logo (yes, it’s good to have a logo for your side hustle). Basically, it is how your clients and customers perceive you and your business. Even if you’ve got a ton of competitors around, you can still make yourself stand out by branding…
