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  • Simplifying Bureaucratic Barriers for Small Businesses

    By Amanda Chavarria As a small business owners, we understand the frustrations and burdens of bureaucracy and the barriers it creates for entrepreneurs. Here at Outgrow Your Garage, we constantly […]

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  • Basics of Sustainable Packaging for Small Businesses

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    By Alyssa Harben, Phd As people become more aware of climate change and plastic pollution, businesses of all sizes are trying to be more sustainable. But if you’re a small […]

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  • Collaboration Not Competition

    Collaboration, not competition, is the key to growing your business. This idea might seem counterintuitive to the competitive nature of business, but it’s an excellent way to broaden your revenue […]

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  • It’s Okay to Say “No” – When to NOT Work with a Client

    As small business owners, we often have the power to choose with whom we work. For some of us, it’s actually one of the main reasons we went down this path. And, with that power comes responsibility because we, then, are responsible for knowing when to (or when not to) work with a client. And…

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  • Evaluating Your Management Skills

    A lot of new business owners have never managed before, and even if you have, there is always room for improvement on your management style. You need to effectively manage multiple different types of people, departments, and needs. So, what does it take to be a good manager?

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  • Financial Professionals Part 2

    This month’s guest blog is a two-parter by Rebecca Weingartner. Last week, she covered the different types of financials professionals that exist. This week, she’s delving into how you determine which one is best for your business.

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  • Financial Professionals Part 1

    This month’s guest blog is actually a two-parter by Rebecca Weingartner. This week, she’s covering the different types of financials professionals that exist, and then next week she’ll delve into […]

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  • Raising Prices: 6 Reasons Why You Should Increase Your Rates

    Written by Catherine O’Donnell, Outgrow Your Garage Education Research Intern Pricing is essential to your business. Many business owners spend a long time considering what prices they want to charge […]

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  • Client Texting Etiquette

    Texting is much more casual than emailing, so it’s easier to unintentionally come off as unprofessional. Let’s take a look at some of the key “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of client texting etiquette. 

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  • Guest Blog with Shannon O’Donnell: So You’re Ready to Outgrow Your Garage

    by Shannon O’Donnell So you’ve outgrown your garage and want to start selling your wares from a brick and mortar location. Although the decisions surrounding such a move may seem […]

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