Larry Alton

Larry Alton is an independent business consultant specializing in social media trends, business, and entrepreneurship. He is a professional blogger, writer and researcher who contributes to a number of reputable online media outlets and news sources. Currently, Larry writes for Entrepreneur, Social Media Week, CEOWORLD Magazine and the HuffingtonPost among others.

Education and Career

4 Tax Tips for Rookie Entrepreneurs

Education and CareerLarry Alton

As an entrepreneur, you’re confronted with the same two certainties in life that everyone else faces: death and taxes. Your priest can help you with the former. We’ll take a crack at the latter. 4 Tax Tips to Keep in Mind Anyone who receives a W-2 from a company is...

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How to Create a Business Succession Plan (and Why You Should)

Education and CareerLarry Alton

Business succession planning, or business continuation planning, is a proactive process that ensures the business’s survival in the event that an owner or partner dies or is disabled in some capacity. It’s often seen as a secondary priority—in fact, only 26 percent of small business owners have some kind of...

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Your Business Isn’t Focused: Here’s What to Do About It

CEO AdvisoryLarry Alton

We often think of focus on an individual level: you’re focused if you’re working on a specific task and giving it your undivided attention. If you’re trying to juggle multiple tasks, or if your attention drifts, you’re unfocused, and that’s a problem for your productivity. On a higher level, businesses...

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Do You Really Need a Receptionist in Your Office?

CEO AdvisoryLarry Alton

People might smile and say a cordial hello in the morning, but most employees usually don’t pay enough attention to the receptionist. This is unfortunate, however, since the receptionist plays one of the most significant roles in the entire organization. The Role of the Receptionist Does your company have a...

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The 5 Reasons You Should Invest in Dallas Real Estate

Education and CareerLarry Alton

Dallas is a thriving city in Texas, and serves as an attractive destination for both professional and personal purposes. Developing originally in the 19th century, Dallas came into its own after the railroad system made it accessible to thousands of people. Today, it’s home to 25 billionaires, and continues to...

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CIOs: If You’re Not Doing This To Get Leverage, You’re Falling Behind

Education and CareerLarry Alton

High-profile IT failures are reported frequently in the news, causing many businesses to wonder if they’re next. Technology definitely hasn’t reached the bulletproof zone yet. In July 2016, a faulty router and failed backups forced Southwest Airlines to cancel 2,300 flights. Just a couple weeks later, on August 8, Delta...

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From Interviews To Networking : It’s All Marketing

Education and CareerLarry Alton

We typically think of brand marketing as targeted towards an external audience – to current customers, groups we hope to attract, and to other businesses – but what if we’re missing out on an important network marketing opportunity? We’re talking about potential hires. Attracting the best talent, whether in a...

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8 Lavish Gift Ideas for Your Most Valued Employees

Education and CareerLarry Alton

There are many reasons to present gifts to your most valued employees. They might include holidays, recognition for a job well done, a birthday, or just because. Office gifts are a valuable means of connection with and valuation of employees. If received well, a good gift increases worker engagement and...

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How Digital Disruption Will Lead To Your Biggest Breakthrough

Education and CareerLarry Alton

Disruption sounds like a setback from the outside, but it’s really an opportunity to have a breakthrough. Digital disruption is the art of implementing new digital tools that drive change and positively impact the value proposition of your business. Tom Goodwin summarizes digital disruption beautifully: “Uber, the world’s largest taxi...

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What Most Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Lead Flow Management

CEO AdvisoryLarry Alton

Lead flow is the process the average prospect goes through to (hopefully, eventually) become a sale. It’s the series of steps a consumer takes, starting with the first encounter they have with your brand, going through phone calls and filled-out forms, and resulting in a sale, a missed opportunity, or...

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Larry Alton

4 Tax Tips for Rookie Entrepreneurs

How to Create a Business Succession Plan (and Why You Should)

Your Business Isn’t Focused: Here’s What to Do About It

Do You Really Need a Receptionist in Your Office?

The 5 Reasons You Should Invest in Dallas Real Estate

CIOs: If You’re Not Doing This To Get Leverage, You’re Falling Behind

From Interviews To Networking : It’s All Marketing

8 Lavish Gift Ideas for Your Most Valued Employees

How Digital Disruption Will Lead To Your Biggest Breakthrough

What Most Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Lead Flow Management

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