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Julia Fields grew up in a family business that had a century of success before she took ownership in 2016. She was the fourth generation – and the first woman – to lead Birnn Chocolates of Vermont.
As a business owner, establishing a distinct separation between your personal finances and your business finances is pivotal for protecting your own assets and credit.
The law and good business practices require employers to provide a workplace that’s free from safety and health hazards that are known (or should be known).
If you decide to go down the franchise business opportunity path, one of the business artifacts you’ll become familiar with is the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Chatbots are computer programs that are able to converse with people online using human-like speech. They’re common within messaging apps and live chat features to help businesses answer customer queries, increase sales and save time.