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Should Your Restaurant Be on Grubhub?
By Sean Peek | March 05, 2024

Learn how much Grubhub really costs restaurants and what it brings to the table.

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Open for Business: 5 Options for Setting Up an Online Store
By Jennifer Dublino | February 21, 2024

There are various ways to open an e-commerce store and start selling online. Learn your online store options and their pros and cons.

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Movin’ on Up: Why Relocating Offices Doesn’t Have to Suck
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

Use an office relocation as an opportunity to streamline and improve operations. Learn how to make your office move a success.

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How To Expand Your Revenue Sources
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 14, 2024

The most successful businesses have several revenue sources. Learn how to increase yours.

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Learn by Example: 7 Great Mobile-Friendly E-Commerce Websites
By Mark Fairlie | February 14, 2024

Boost your mobile website conversion rates by emulating excellent mobile-friendly e-commerce websites. Learn how to create a great mobile user experience.

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Q1 Reflections: Important Ways to Take Stock of the First Quarter
By Sean Peek | February 13, 2024

The most successful businesses set goals and review them quarterly. Find out why setting goals is important and how to evaluate your Q1 goals.

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How to Set a Price for Your Service
By Jennifer Dublino | February 02, 2024

Setting the proper prices for your services is one of the most crucial elements of business. Learn how to set fair and accurate prices for your services.

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Why Every Business Owner Needs an Exit Strategy
By Mark Fairlie | January 29, 2024

You don’t go into business planning to get out — but you should. Find out why an exit strategy is important and why you need two strategies.

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6 Key Strategies for Growing Your Construction Firm
By Jennifer Post | January 26, 2024

The future of construction looks good, especially for those in home, commercial or infrastructure. Here are six tips for success within the industry.

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Fast, Good or Cheap — The Iron Triangle?
By Jamie Johnson | January 17, 2024

Trying to decide between making a product fast, good or cheap can be difficult. Here's how to accomplish all three.

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Hitting the Books: A Guide to Retail Accounting
By Jill Bowers | January 05, 2024

Learn about the methods of calculating and tracking inventory that are used in retail accounting.

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How Virtual Reality Technology Is Changing Manufacturing
By Sean Peek | January 03, 2024

The manufacturing industry is changing as next-generation VR and AR become readily available.

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Is the U.S. Home to the World’s Most Remote Workforce?
By Elizabeth Barton | January 03, 2024

America lags behind other countries in return-to-office rates. Instead, employees are still working from home. See the data.

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Leading With Transparency Promotes Customer Loyalty
By Austin Mac Nab | January 03, 2024

Consumers value honesty, fairness, quality and service. Build buying confidence by showing your customers how trustworthy your brand is.

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New Jersey Restaurant Bans Kids and Gets 40,000 Likes
By Antonio Ferme | December 18, 2023

The business case for peace and quiet.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Bitcoin?
By Mark Fairlie | November 30, 2023

Some restaurants have started accepting Bitcoin as payment. Learn the pros and cons of accepting Bitcoin in restaurants and how to get started.

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Writing a Business Growth Plan
By Jennifer Dublino | November 20, 2023

A business growth plan outlines where a company sees itself in one to two years. Learn what to include in a business growth plan and why a plan matters.

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Expanding Distribution Channels
By Sean Peek | November 16, 2023

To boost sales and brand awareness, you should consider expanding your distribution channels. Learn more about your options.

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Write Your Way to a Win: Business Proposal 101
By Jennifer Dublino | November 07, 2023

In some industries, writing business proposals is a crucial way to win new clients. Learn how to write a successful business proposal..

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5 Restaurant Employee Scams That Will Cost Your Business Big
By Mona Bushnell | November 07, 2023

Learn how five top restaurant employee-theft scams work. We'll show you how to stop losing money to employee theft and retake control of your restaurant.

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From Mall Madness to Sadness: Why Shopping Centers May Soon Be Obsolete
By Jamie Johnson | November 06, 2023

Find out how to keep your mall-based business alive and how to embrace e-commerce as shopping centers decline.

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What Is Dynamic Pricing, and How Does It Affect E-commerce?
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

In dynamic pricing, product prices adjust in response to real-time supply and demand. Learn how dynamic pricing works and its benefits and downsides.

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Tips for Setting Better Business Goals
By Simone Johnson | November 06, 2023

Learn how to create better business goals that can help guide your company.

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Why You Need a SWOT Analysis for Your Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 06, 2023

SWOT ― which stands for “strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats” ― is a type of analysis that helps you develop your business strategy.

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Retail or E-tail? Buying Online vs. Buying in Person
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

Online and in-person sales each have advantages and disadvantages. Learn how to recognize their values and maximize both strategies to meet customer needs.

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The 5 Most Important KPIs for Warehouses
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | November 06, 2023

Measuring the right metrics can help your business make informed decisions and maximize efficiency within its warehouse operations.

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Is Wholesale Over? The Death of the Middleman
By Jennifer Dublino | November 03, 2023

The internet has reduced the need for wholesalers that act as middlemen in the sales process. Learn the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer transactions.

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7 Surefire Strategies to Help You Stand Out From the Competition
By Stella Morrison | November 03, 2023

Differentiating your brand from the competition gives you a competitive advantage. Learn ways to differentiate your product from the competition.

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Do Awards Really Do Anything for Your Company?
By Julie Thompson | November 02, 2023

Winning awards has numerous business benefits, including increased income and employee morale. Learn how to win awards for your business.

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How To Create and Write Your Business’s First E-Book
By Chris Christoff | November 01, 2023

Here are the benefits of creating an e-book for your business, and how you can create one, step by step.