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Rieva Lesonsky

Rieva Lesonsky covers small-business trends, employment and leadership advice. She is the CEO of GrowBiz Media, a media company specializing in small business and entrepreneurship. Before GrowBiz Media, Rieva was the editorial director at Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Could a Tax Refund Hurt Your Business’s Bottom Line?

Rieva Lesonsky
July 15, 2021

This article has been reviewed by tax expert Erica Gellerman, CPA. Getting a big tax refund each year has its pros and cons. While you may be getting an injection of…

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Hiring Your First Employee? How to Do It in 5 Steps

Rieva Lesonsky
June 14, 2021

Technology has made it easier than ever to run a successful business all on your own. But for those small-business owners hoping to grow their companies, at some point you’ll…

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7 Winter Business Ideas for 2022

Rieva Lesonsky
May 26, 2021

There’s no point in resisting the winter season—it comes every year like clockwork and along with it can sometimes come a lull in business, especially if your business is one…

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How Much Should I Pay My Employees? A Comprehensive Guide

Rieva Lesonsky
May 25, 2021

As a small-business owner, one of your biggest financial decisions involves asking yourself the question, “How much should I pay my employees?” It’s a question most small-business owners struggle with, especially…

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9 Signs You’re Ready to Become an Entrepreneur (Plus 1 Sign You’re Not)

Rieva Lesonsky
May 17, 2021

If you’re thinking about starting a business, you’re definitely not alone. About 540,000 people start businesses in the U.S. every month, according to the Kauffman Index of Startup Activity. But…

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How Do I Pay Myself as a Sole Proprietor—and How Much?

Rieva Lesonsky
April 27, 2021

When you first had the idea to start a business, payroll was probably not something you considered. But now that your business is off the ground, you have to decide…

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How to Start an eBay Business: 15 Things to Know

Rieva Lesonsky
April 19, 2021

If you’re an aspiring e-commerce merchant, you may have wondered what it takes to start a successful business on eBay. After all, eBay is one of the oldest and most…

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18 Health Care Business Ideas for Passionate Entrepreneurs

Rieva Lesonsky
April 13, 2021

The health care sector is an amazing place for aspiring entrepreneurs to open up shop. Exploring health care business ideas is smart for lots of reasons. There’s an opportunity to…

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