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4 Real-World Tricks for a Successful Holiday SeasonSay goodbye to holiday hassles.

ByStephanie Schomer•Nov 17, 2016

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Want an edge this holiday? Take road-tested advice from these four entrepreneurs.

Know your limits

"My photography business is just me. It's great to have the option to stay up till 3 a.m. designing Christmas cards, but I also need to know when to pass on jobs. If someone calls on December 8 and wants a family session, holiday cards made, and a big canvas print for Grandma, I have to say no."
-- Mary Hanson, Mary Hanson Photography, Minneapolis

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