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Leadership

Welcome to Upland Group

Small business and the entrepreneurial spirit represent the heart of America. Long before corporations and convenience dominated trade in this country, the earliest settlers set out on a journey to carve out their livelihood in an untamed wilderness. Their pioneering spirit, coupled with the rise of small town economics, led to roughly a century and a half, spanning the early 1800’s to mid 1900’s, of spotlight for the American entrepreneur. Fast forward to the late 20th century and into the…

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Miscellaneous

Expand Your Knowledge with Free Educational Courses from Edx.org

We highly recommend EdX.org to anyone looking to expand their business acumen. Their course material comes from world-renowned schools like Harvard and the London School of Economics. Almost all of the courses have an "audit" mode that grants you access to the materials for free. There are also certificate-producing pathways for those that are interested.

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The Fateful Path of the Owner/Operator

In our first educational article, Upland Group takes a look at common attributes that determine whether a small business sinks or swims.

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