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Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien
 The Republican replacement bill for the Affordable Care Act will impact millions of Americans. But here’s another group less talked about — small-business owners. These 28 million self-employed Americans say they struggled to pay for healthcare under the ACA, but the replacement bill doesn’t provide solutions either. Katie Vlietstra, from the National Association for the Self-Employed, represents their interests on Capitol Hill. She joins Soledad O’Brien for a conversation on the importance of not just better health insurance but better healthcare.
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Small Business Trends
We all understand how important brands can be. There are brands that signify all over the world. Nike. Harley Davidson. Starbucks. These are companies that are more than just the products they sell. They’re lifestyles. They’re statements, both about the company and the consumers who choose them. If you think bold, memorable branding is only available to big companies with massive marketing budgets, think again! No matter your industry, you can cultivate a unique brand that resonates with your clients. Want to know how to do it?
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Inc.com
Randell Heath isn't sure how hackers got into his company's website &#*212; all he knows is a supplier called, saying the site had become an online store selling Viagra and Cialis. The problem might have been at the company that hosts the site. It might have been that Heath's passwords weren't strong enough. But the invasion taught Heath a lesson that computer experts say many small-business owners still need: Keeping your company's computers and online sites safe isn't a one-time operation, but requires continual vigilance as new kinds of attacks emerge.
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AllBusiness.com
Let’s face it: Nobody starts a small business so that they’ll work less and have more free time. One thing I’ve heard consistently over the years from small business owners is how much harder it is to run a business than it is to work for one. In fact, many of them describe business ownership as a job that means working from morning till night, seven days a week. A friend of mine who owns a small café recently admitted to me that he hasn’t taken a single vacation in the seven years since he opened.
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Business.com
When it comes to running and growing your business, it all boils down to the strength of your corporate philosophy and customer service. Customers will say time and again that they are willing to pay more money for high-quality customer service. Many customers say they will stop doing business with a company if the customer service is poor. This shows that your retention rates and overall customer satisfaction rely heavily on your customer service and corporate philosophies.
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The Press-Enterprise
If you’re self-employed, the unique deductions, variety of forms and quarterly payments can make tax season feel even more intimidating. The IRS, as well a slew of E-file services like Credit Karma, TurboTax and H&R Block, offer tips and guides to make the process a little easier.
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By Justin Patton
 We've all heard it before. A high-potential new manager receives advice on how to show up with stronger confidence and presence. She's told that classic line, "Walk in and own the room!" Please, stop saying this. It's awful advice. It's meant with good intentions, but there is a better way to coach leaders on how to show up and communicate with stronger impact. Instead of telling leaders to "own the room," we should empower and teach them how to "own their energy."
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Business News Daily
These days, an online presence is vital for any business, even for brick-and-mortar stores that don't conduct e-commerce. Studies have shown that 97 percent of consumers search for local businesses online, while 94 percent of B2B buyers research companies online first. Creating a website isn't especially difficult with the many website creation tools available. Whatever software you choose, keep these design principles in mind.
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Fox Business
Randy Bradley, owner of Burger Kings in Iowa and Missouri for the past 27 years, said he is elated about the House Republicans proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, especially the new Trump-endorsed American Health Care Act’s plan to eliminate Obamacare’s employee mandate provision. According to Bradley, who employs more than 80 people, Obamacare’s employee mandate caused some of his workers to receive worse insurance than they previously had and other employees to experience up to a 20 percent reduction in wages.
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