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When Hiring for Your Business Should Personality Trump Skill-Set?   My findings conclude that yes, most hiring personnel choose candidates with personality traits that mesh well with the company over candidates with a better skill-set when hiring. But, the majority of this preference is relatively dependent on the stage of

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5 Best-Practices for Small Business Technology Business owners should be fully embracing technology and its many uses to help bolster positive relationships and boost productivity. The wide array of technology, tools, and applications have drastically changed what it means to be a small business owner and operator. Below are 5