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Business Growth
3/24/2017—Bob Sproul

Part 2 - Creating a Quick and Efficient Business Plan

In part 2 of How to Create a Quick and Effective Strategic Business Plan, we will demonstrate how to construct a Goal Tree and then begin sharing a real case study with you.

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Cloud-Computing
3/16/2017—ECI Staff Contributors

Cloud Benefits for SMBs: Spotlight on Security and Disaster Recovery

Small businesses could once take simple steps to protect their data, but those days are gone. Read this post to learn how cloud computing can safeguard your data without a...

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Business Growth
3/3/2017—Bob Sproul

How to Create a Quick and Effective Strategic Business Plan: Part 1

Learn how to create an effective strategic business plan in a very short time by using a tool called a Goal Tree.

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2/14/2017—Amber Cooley

The Importance of the Effective Rate for Credit Card Processing

Learn how to determine the effective rate: the amount your company really pays to process credit card payments.

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