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Growing the Business

Growing a business these days is challenging, to say the least. Today's global marketplace means that not only do you face local competition, your business faces competition from companies all over the globe. This translates into a need to not only have a smart growth strategy, but also to acquire and master advanced business skills necessary for expansion and continuation of a viable and thriving business.

Cenla Advantage Partnership's Entrepreneurial Initiative can help you accomplish this goal. Our mentors are all men and women who've owned and successfully grown their respective businesses and know what it takes to be successful.  They can help you master the skill levels you will need to grow and maintain your bottom line and profit margins.  Additionally, this portion of the website offers links to articles about maintaining manageable growth.
 

The links below will take you to specific articles

 

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Jim Clinton: Area prosperity initiative takes serious commitment

 

A bold management strategy: Keeping quiet

 

Become a Better Manager

 

Build a Strong America – Join the Entrepreneurs’ Movement

 

Choose the right products and services to offer

 

Customer service isn't dead

 

Eight tips to prevent employee theft and fraud

 

Five Leadership Lessons to Unlearn

 

Four Benefits of Adding Video to Your Website

 

Help your attorney help you

 

House Committee Approves Reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act

 

How to ask for help at work

 

Is your network ready for growth?

 

Maintain flexibility in your organization

 

Make your business accessible to people with disabilities

 

Offstage drama hurts your brand
 

Six startpages that can make you more productive

 

Startup company jobs have long-lasting economic impact

 

Ten signs of a fear-based workplace

 

The Art of Corporate Listening

 

The Hard Truths about Building Your Own Success

 

The six best startup books to read before starting your company

 

Use online surveys to increase customer loyalty

 

Ways to improve your company's customer service

 

Why Every Business Needs a 'Plan V'

 

Why Regular Follow-up Improves Business Perception

 

Your Business Shouldn't Be Your Retirement Plan