Deere Gives Upbeat Outlook as Earnings Fall
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Deere & Co. said demand for its farm machinery is improving, offering fresh optimism that the three-year long slide in equipment sales is beginning to ease. It also raised its sales growth forecast for this year.
Why the Founder of nicepipes Turned Down a $100,000 Deal on Shark Tank
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The fashion designer and yoga instructor sat down with our Jessica Abo to talk about when to leave money on the table.
Hiring the Perfect Sales Rep for Your Export Business
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Finding the right person to represent your company overseas isn’t hard if you follow our guide to finding, interviewing and hiring a sales rep.
Insurers Voice Concern Over House GOP's Outline for Health Law Repeal
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House Republicans’ outline of an Affordable Care Act repeal plan left health insurers increasingly worried about the future of the health law’s exchanges, despite a Trump administration proposal earlier this week aimed at providing stability.
5 Reasons Why Kids Make Amazing Entrepreneurs
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Curiosity combined with tech capability isn’t a bad combination for an entrepreneur, and kids have an excess of both.
3 Secret Weapons to Make Your Crowdfunding Campaign a Resounding Success
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The future of crowdfunding is huge and complex, and can seem hopelessly fragmented to budding entrepreneurs. But with these tools, exposure and success can be a lot simpler.
Big Food Looks to Startups for Ideas, Innovation
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Food giants are starting venture-capital funds to invest in startups focused on healthier and less-processed foods. Kellogg and General Mills are betting these younger companies can teach them to be more entrepreneurial ...Read More
Equipment Leasing Small Business News + More U.S. Retail Sales in January Rose More Than Expected + MORE 02/15/2017
GM's Opel Sale Faces Political Resistance in Europe
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The chief executives of General Motors and Peugeot moved quickly to head off political resistance emerging in Germany to the potential sale of GM’s struggling Opel unit to its French rival.
3 Legal Decisions Every Founder Must Face
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Why a strong legal foundation can prove to be an indispensable asset from inception to exit.
Small Firms Change Tune on Health Insurance
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Many small businesses that once were worried about the cost of covering their workers now say they plan to keep offering health-insurance coverage even if the requirement that they do so is eliminated.
The 5 Best Online Courses You Can Enroll In Today for $15
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From public speaking to app development to building a personal brand with Gary Vaynerchuk, these courses are too good to pass by.
7 New Trends Top Companies Use to Separate Performance from Compensation
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Whether you place emphasis on teamwork or individual performance, it’s essential to research which method will work best for you.
Use the 'FACT' Approach to Launch the Right Idea
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Not sure which of your babies to kick out of the nest first? Use this method.
Antitrust Rulings Put Chill on Health-Insurance Mergers
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Cigna called off the roughly $48 billion merger with Anthem and filed a lawsuit against its suitor, the second such health-insurer deal to fall apart.
Amazon, Google Consider Turning Smart Speakers Into Home Phones
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Equipment Leasing Small Business News + More 70-Fold Price Increase Puts Drug at $89,000 + MORE 02/12/2017
China's Exports Rebound Sharply as Global Demand Grows
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Chinese exports grew much faster than expected in January on rising global demand, producing the highest monthly trade surplus in nearly half a year.
3 Key Strategies for Achieving PCI Compliance for Your Business
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PCI compliance is time consuming but essential.
Take a Step Closer to Financial Freedom With a Free Copy of 'From Employee to Online Entrepreneur'
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Are you struggling financially while trapped in a dead-end job? This resource can help.
Internal Nordstrom Data Show Sales Decline for Ivanka Trump Brand
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Sales of Ivanka Trump’s fashion line tumbled 32% at Nordstrom last fiscal year, with the declines deepening in the run-up to the U.S. presidential election, according to internal Nordstrom data reviewed by the Journal.
Little Caesars Pizza Founder Mike Ilitch Dies at 87
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The businessman owned the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers and was a tireless supporter of his hometown.
Reckitt CEO: From Low Key to Big Deal
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U.K. consumer-products maker Reckitt Benckiser has long been overshadowed by bigger rivals, and CEO Rakesh Kapoor has kept a similarly low profile. But he has made his biggest corporate splash with a $16.6 billion takeover of Mead Johnson Nutrition.
Japanese Firms Raise Profit Forecasts Amid Weaker Yen
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Japanese companies are raising their earnings forecasts thanks to the recent sharp weakening of the yen, although many are wary of being knocked off course by the trade policies and comments of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Equipment Leasing Small Business News + More 5 Ways to Validate a Business Idea, Right Now + MORE 02/09/2017
Mining Industry Hopeful Proposed Policies Will Raise Prices
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Mining companies are enthusiastic about President Trump’s proposed $1 trillion infrastructure program, which some believe could boost commodity prices.
Foreign Direct Investment Into Emerging Markets Seen Falling to Post-Crisis Lows
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The Institute of International Finance expects foreign direct investment to slide to its lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis, curbed in part by President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade agenda.
Want to Wow Potential Investors? You Have 19 Seconds.
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Here’s one CEO’s roadmap for taking an idea out of your head and getting it into the market.
7 Reasons Why Divorce Is the Perfect Excuse to Become an Entrepreneur
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You’re never too old to start a new venture.
Top 10 Ways to Make Money Online
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There’s no one way that works for everyone, but there is a way to take what you love and put it online.
Twitter Posts Anemic Revenue Growth Despite Political Stir
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Twitter sits at the center of American politics like no other company right now—and yet the social-media service can’t seem to profit from it.
Kellogg Revenue Falls Again
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Kellogg’s adjusted profit easily topped estimates in the final quarter of 2016, helped by margin improvement despite a decline in sales.
Get to Know the Oldest Businesses in Every State (Slideshow)
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Some of these companies date back to the 17th century.
Equipment Leasing Small Business News + More New Tax Laws That Impact Small Business Owners in 2017 + MORE 02/06/2017
Super Bowl Ads Split Between Humor, Unity
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A sexy Mr. Clean and a sloppy Terry Bradshaw were featured in Super Bowl commercials that scored big with marketing experts, in a year when weighty ads on serious themes were also on full display.
Tiffany CEO to Exit Amid Sales Slump at Jewelry Chain
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Tiffany said Chief Executive Frederic Cumenal was stepping down and the luxury jeweler was starting a search for a new leader to reverse a prolonged sales slump.
Toyota's Profit Slides on Yen's Strength
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Toyota reported a sharp decline in net profit, highlighting the Japanese auto industry’s dependence on favorable exchange rates, a point President Donald Trump has raised when criticizing Japan.
A Rival's Shadow Looms Over Snapchat IPO
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As Snap Inc. pursues its $25 billion initial public offering, Facebook is borrowing some of the moves that catapulted Snapchat to popularity with teens and young adults.
Tyson Boosts Profit Outlook for 2017
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Tyson Foods Inc. increased its profit forecast for the year as it reported earnings rose 29% in the latest quarter and a surprise climb in revenue, helped in part by lower livestock costs.
Tech Firms Including Apple, Google Fight Immigration Order
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A group of nearly 100 technology companies including Apple and Alphabet Inc.’s Google are banding together to fight the Trump administration’s controversial travel ban.
Pipeline Companies Struggle to Contend with Reinvigorated Protests
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Pipeline companies are bracing for more protests by environmentalists and other activists, tempering industry excitement over President Donald Trump’s moves to revive the Keystone XL and Dakota Access projects.
Equipment Leasing Small Business News + More 4 Cannabis Business Ideas from the Frontier of the Legal Weed Industry + MORE 02/03/2017
The Major Players You'll Work With When Running an Import/Export Business
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Before you dive in and launch an import/export business, find out just who and what agencies you’ll need to work with to make your business a success.
Amazon's Profit Jumps, but Sales Growth Disappoints
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Amazon posted a 55% rise in fourth-quarter profit, but shares of the online retailer fell as the company’s total sales fell short of analyst expectations.
What You Need to Know About Franchise Asset Purchase Agreements
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Get the skinny on this common agreement, which comes into play when you want to sell your franchise.
4 Cannabis Business Ideas from the Frontier of the Legal Weed Industry
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A Colorado-based cannabis investor reveals how best to get into this burgeoning area.
U.S. Companies Build Bridges in India—Literally
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U.S. companies are helping India’s own Silicon Valley cope with rapid growth, chipping in to build infrastructure like footbridges and overpasses, and pushing to improve public transportation to get their employees to work safely.
The End of Employees
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Never before have big employers tried so hard to hand over chunks of their business to contractors. From Google to Wal-Mart, the strategy prunes costs for firms and job security for millions of workers.
Honda Profit Accelerates, Shaking Off Air-Bag Recall Costs
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The Japanese auto maker’s net profit surged in the latest quarter while costs related to the recall of faulty air bags made by Takata fell.
Lessons From 6 Business Superstars
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Equipment Leasing Small Business News + More With Pen Plan, China Etches Nationalist Economic Policy + MORE 01/31/2017
Pfizer Revenue Falls
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Pfizer Inc. on Tuesday said revenue declined in its latest quarter, and the company gave an outlook for full-year revenue below Wall Street’s expectations.
Nintendo's 'Super Mario Run' Scores Revenue, but CEO Wants More
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Nintendo said its smartphone game “Super Mario Run” has brought in more than $50 million since going on sale in December, a performance analysts said was better than expected, although Nintendo’s chief executive wasn’t satisfied.
Airline Anger Over Trump Travel Restrictions Grows
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The union representing U.S. flight attendants has criticized President Donald Trump’s new travel restrictions on seven countries hours after the world’s largest airline lobby group also voiced misgivings with Friday’s executive action.
Under Armour Punished After Revenue Hits a Wall
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After 26 straight quarters of at least 20% revenue growth, Under Armour reported that sales increased just 12% in the holiday quarter and revenue would rise much less than expected this year.
Investors Press for CEO's Ouster at Arconic, the Alcoa Spinoff
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Several of Arconic’s biggest shareholders are pressing the company to oust Chief Executive Klaus Kleinfeld, less than three months after he separated the parts maker from aluminum giant Alcoa.
A Job-Hopping Generation Has Second Thoughts
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An undercurrent of pessimism may be contributing to millennials’ growing reluctance to leave their jobs, a survey finds. The share of young professionals who said they expect to remain at their current job for more than five years increased 4 percentage points, from 27% to 31%.
With Pen Plan, China Etches Nationalist Economic Policy
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China achieves ability to mass produce ballpoint-pen nibs, allowing it to start mass manufacturing whole pens without any imports—a point of pride.
Equipment Leasing Small Business News + More 4 Qualities That Make for a Great Startup City + MORE 01/28/2017
Entering a Small Business Funding Contest
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Smart advice from experts about entering and winning a contest to fund your startup.
4 Qualities That Make for a Great Startup City
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All across America there are cities eager for the energy that entrepreneurs have in abundance.
Merck Gives Details on U.S. Drug-Pricing Practices
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The average list-price increase across Merck’s brand-name drugs and vaccines ranged from 7.4% in 2010 to a peak of 10.5% in 2014, although the company did offer discounts.
Some Rare Good News for Small Businesses Paying Health Benefits
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Small businesses can once again use pretax funds to reimburse workers for health-care costs, especially premiums for individual and family coverage.
Trump's Gamble: Luring Countries Into Trade Deals
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The president is betting big that he can harness U.S. strategic and economic heft to press other countries into one-on-one trade deals, a sharp reversal from recent U.S. policy to negotiate sprawling regional agreements.
U.S. GDP Grew 1.9% in Fourth Quarter
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The U.S. economy decelerated in the final three months of 2016, returning to a lackluster growth rate that President Donald Trump has set out to double in the face of challenging long-term trends.
9 Sales and Marketing Tips for Startups
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How you sell yourself is different than how you market yourself.
The Number 1 Mistake Most Founders Make
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You better be right if you are so confident your idea is perfect that you don’t ask intended customers what they think.
Equipment Leasing Small Business News + More Line Pivots to Profit for Year + MORE 01/25/2017
Hyundai Posts Profit Drop, Warns on Business Conditions
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Hyundai Motor posted its 12th straight year-over-year decline in quarterly profit on Wednesday, hurt by slowing demand in China and emerging markets, and fierce competition in the U.S. that pushed up its marketing costs.
Apple Said to Be Near Deal to Make Products in India
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Apple is nearing a deal to manufacture its products in India, as the company seeks to boost its sales in a market that is home to more than 1.2 billion people.
Wendy Tan White's Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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General Partner of Entrepreneur First, Wendy Tan White, on passion, purpose and defining success as an entrepreneur.
Cisco Pays $3.7 Billion for Software Maker AppDynamics
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Cisco Systems is buying software company AppDynamics for $3.7 billion, plucking the startup from IPO registration at a big premium in an effort to bolster its software offerings to large enterprise customers.
Line Pivots to Profit for Year
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Growth in advertising revenue helped Japanese messaging-app operator Line swing back to profit in its full-year earnings, despite its user count stalling.
OMB Pick Mulvaney Wants Changes to Social Security, Medicare
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Rep. Mick Mulvaney, President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Office of Management and Budget, said he would advocate for reducing spending on Social Security and Medicare despite the clear contradiction with Mr. Trump’s own campaign promises to protect benefits.
Trump Places Tall Order on Trade
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Quitting the Trans-Pacific Partnership may be the easiest part of U.S. President Trump’s pledge to remake global trade relationships; confronting China and renegotiating Nafta will be harder.
Equipment Leasing Small Business News + More Tesla Boosts Range of All-Electric Model S to 335 Miles + MORE 01/22/2017
GE Revenue Slips, Hurt by Oil Woes
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General Electric’s revenue declined 2% in the fourth quarter, as the company was weighed down by a depressed oil industry and shipped fewer jet engines and power turbines than it had planned.
What Franchisees Need to Know About Vendor Contracts
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When you purchase a franchise, you’ll most likely be doing business with some outside vendors. Find out what you’re legally responsible for.
SEC Questions Herbalife Over China Anti-Corruption Efforts
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Herbalife said Friday that the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating its anticorruption efforts in China.
Retailers Turn to Silicon Valley to Lure Customers
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In the age of Amazon.com, other retailers are scrambling to find a way to keep consumers shopping on their sites and in stores. The trick? Personalization, via data and tech.
Schlumberger Looks Towards Growth After Posting Another Quarterly Loss
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Schlumberger’s chief executive expressed cautious optimism Friday that a two-year downturn that ravaged the world-wide energy industry has reached its bottom and recovery is on the way.
Economic Tests Await Trump
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President-elect Donald Trump inherits an economy in much stronger shape than at either of the past two inaugurations, but major questions loom over how he can boost productivity and deliver on his growth promises.
Apple Sues Qualcomm Over Licensing Practices
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Apple is suing Qualcomm alleging it demanded onerous terms for its technology and that it sought to punish Apple for cooperating in a Korean regulatory probe into Qualcomm’s licensing practices.
Wal-Mart Starts Layoffs at Headquarters
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Wal-Mart Stores was ...Read More