Andrew Deen

Andrew Deen has been a consultant for startups in almost every industry from retail to medical devices and everything in between. He implements lean methodology and is currently writing a book about scaling up business. Twitter @AndrewDeen14.

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Using Fintech for Best Resource Allocation for Your Small Business

As a small business owner, you know that every dollar counts. It’s important to strategically allocate the resources you have so that you don’t run into financial challenges when something goes wrong (and something will…

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Supporting Employees During and After a Layoff: A Guide

Laying someone off is one of the hardest decisions a business person can make. Firing in general is always hard, but in this case, the person probably deserves their job. They are being let go…

The Importance of Employee Diversity for Small Business Growth

As the world continues to evolve, promoting diversity in a variety of contexts has become more and more important in society. In particular, levels of diversity in the workplace have increased dramatically over the last…

Why Hiring a Competent Financial Expert is Essential for Business Growth

In any business, regardless of size, recording, understanding, and tending to financial needs are extremely important aspects of growing sustainably. Without a focus on business financials, companies run the highly likely risk of running into…

6 Ways Flexible Scheduling for Workers Boosts Productivity

As the world evolves in exciting new ways, so is the way that many institutions function. From reducing workweeks to offering remote options, flexible work scheduling is becoming a normalized part of the working landscape….

How Data-Driven Marketing Benefits Small Businesses

In today’s technologically driven world, data has become more available to the public than it ever has been before. From data-driven decision-making in healthcare to data analysis in retail, data has become a vital component…

6 Benefits of Custom Software Development for Small Business

For most small business owners working in today’s modern age, utilizing software to support business functions is a vital aspect of running a business. Unfortunately, existing software may not have all of the functionality that…

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The Long-Lasting Impact of eCommerce On Rural Business

For business owners and entrepreneurs in rural areas, sustaining a business on walk-ins alone can be incredibly difficult. Convincing someone to buy a product is one thing, but convincing someone to drive hours to buy…

Why Marketing and Leadership Skills Are Vital for a Young Entrepreneur

You’ve decided to start your own business. It’s an exciting time in the life of any young entrepreneur. And yet, you are also nervous. You have a great idea, sure, but there are also so…

Going to School Full-Time While Running a Business — Is It Possible?

Taking on full-time school can be a daunting challenge. Starting and running your own business is also a formidable task. Trying to do both together? Some would say this feat is downright impossible. But don’t…