Category: Articles
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The 8-Hour Myth
Why Paying for Results, Not Time, Builds Better Teams What If We’ve Been Doing Work Wrong? The modern 8-hour workday is a relic of the industrial age. Originally designed for factory workers who repeated the same manual tasks hour after hour, it made sense to tie pay directly to time spent on the job. But…
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Employee Retention Strategies: 7 Brutally Honest Lessons About Hiring and Firing
“Hiring is guessing. Firing is knowing.”— Gary Vaynerchuk That quote might sound harsh, but for anyone who’s led a team, you know it rings true. Hiring someone is a leap of faith — résumés can lie, interviews can dazzle, and sometimes, you just don’t know until the pressure hits. Firing, on the other hand? That’s…
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Legacy Over Loss: Why Seasoned Entrepreneurs Must Pass Down Their Wisdom
In a world increasingly driven by innovation, youth, and rapid technological shifts, the value of experience can too often be overlooked. While startups and young founders continue to reshape industries, there’s an irreplaceable asset quietly at risk of being lost: the wisdom of seasoned entrepreneurs. Within the minds of these trailblazers lies a wealth of…
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Mental Health and Burnout Prevention for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship is often celebrated as a thrilling, rewarding journey — a pursuit of freedom, innovation, and financial independence. Yet behind the glossy social media posts and inspiring TED Talks lies a sobering truth: entrepreneurs are significantly more likely to experience mental health challenges than the general population. A 2018 study by Michael A. Freeman, a…
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Operating as a Christian Entrepreneur in a Secular World
In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive marketplace, entrepreneurs face no shortage of challenges — from technological disruptions to global competition and shifting consumer behaviors. But for Christian entrepreneurs, there’s an added dimension: navigating the complexities of running a business while honoring faith-based principles in a largely secular world. This intersection of commerce and conviction raises questions about…
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Why 2025 Is the Best Year to Start a Business
At the ARC Entrepreneurs Podcast, we strive to help our aspiring business men and women to overcome their “Stop signs” and just do it. However, we know choosing the right time to take the leap can significantly impact your success. As we step into 2025, the stars are aligning for entrepreneurs in ways never seen…
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Top Email Marketing Tools for Small Businesses: Part 2
Rounding off the top of our list! Nurturing customer relationships, driving sales, and improving brand visibility through email marketing is essential for small businesses. Here are some of the top email marketing tools for small businesses, again, known for their ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and valuable features: 5. ActiveCampaign 6. Moosend 7. Benchmark Email 8.…
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Top Email Marketing Tools for Small Businesses
Email marketing is a powerful tool for small businesses to nurture customer relationships, drive sales, and improve brand visibility. We know it’s tough to even know where to look and how to know what’s services are worth the time and money! Here are some of the top email marketing tools for small businesses, known for…
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