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7 steps to win SLED government contracts in 2026

While federal contracting is becoming more competitive, complex and slow, state, local and education government contracting, known as SLED, is


Stop chasing revenue, start measuring these instead for smarter growth

Revenue feels like the obvious measure of a growing business. But top-line growth does not always tell the full story.


The Franchise King: Look at yourself before you look for a franchise

Buying a franchise can be a path to business ownership, financial independence, and a life built on your own terms.


Preventing “toxic achievers” through values-based accountability

High-performing organizations do not separate results from behavior. Leadership expert Dave Anderson says the strongest cultures hold employees equally accountable


How entrepreneurs can combat feeling overwhelmed

Feeling overwhelmed has become a common reality for entrepreneurs and small business owners, but according to business growth strategist and


AI reshapes hiring while driving demand for hands-on workers

Building a team used to mean job listings, resume stacks, interviews, and costly recruiters. all before a single task got


Trump salutes small businesses during National Small Business Week

President Donald Trump issued a statement recognizing National Small Business Week and highlighting the role of small businesses in the


Finding the mentorship moments your team is missing

In the evolving landscape of the modern workplace, you might be missing out on powerful mentorship moments. Virtual meetings, hybrid


How accountability, responsibility drive top-performing success

In high-performance organizations, excuses are met with little tolerance. According to leadership expert Dave Anderson, in high-performance cultures, employees are


How to make the most of a mastermind: Stop socializing and start succeeding

Mastermind groups are everywhere these days. Nearly every coaching program has one, and every business community is building one. The


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