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Starting an Advertising Agency
By Sean Peek | March 28, 2023

If you have a background in marketing and communications, an advertising agency could be a smart startup option. Here's what you need to know.

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How To Create and Write Your Business’s First E-Book
By Chris Christoff | March 28, 2023

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

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Effective Product Creation: Tips From Seasoned Entrepreneurs
By Jennifer Dublino | March 28, 2023

Many factors can cause a product to flop. Use these expert strategies to avoid disaster and meaningfully increase your product's chance of success.

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Protecting Your Bottom Line From Data Breaches
By Mark Fairlie | March 28, 2023

If customers can't trust you with their data, it will hurt your bottom line. Find out what you need to do to secure your business’s data.

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A Gamble You Can’t Afford to Lose: Finding the Right Materials for Your Product
By Steve Cartier | March 28, 2023

Learn the crucial steps to finding the best materials for your manufactured products.

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10 Scams That Prey on Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | March 28, 2023

Scammers often target small and midsize businesses. Beware of these 10 business-related scams, and learn how to avoid cybercriminals and hackers.

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What Is Dynamic Pricing, and How Does It Affect E-commerce?
By Chad Brooks | March 28, 2023

Find out how you can use dynamic pricing for your e-commerce business to keep prices competitive.

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What Is a Cyber Insurance Risk Assessment?
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 28, 2023

A cyber insurance risk assessment finds the systems and assets most at risk of cyberattack. Learn about cyber insurance and how risk assessments work.

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What Is Coinsurance in Business?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | March 28, 2023

Coinsurance for small businesses helps cover property and business assets, so the insurer knows there's adequate coverage. Here's how it works.

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How Workers’ Compensation Rates Work
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 28, 2023

Workers' compensation rates are affected by several factors. Learn what workers' compensation covers, and how to calculate rates and meet requirements.

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How Much Does Insurance Cost for a Small Business?
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 28, 2023

Learn how to budget for the right types of policies and what factors affect your small business insurance costs.

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8 Keys to Upscaling Your Business
By Asim Rais Siddiqui | March 28, 2023

Upscaling your business is a risky decision, but you can minimize those risks with a sustainable business growth strategy. Find out the dos and don'ts here.

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Business Owners’ Guide to Workers’ Compensation
By David Gargaro | March 24, 2023

If your business has employees, nearly every state requires you to have workers' compensation insurance. Learn about what it covers and how much it costs.

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Workers’ Comp and Taxes
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

This guide describes how receiving workers' compensation affects taxes.

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How Does a Workers’ Comp Settlement Work?
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

A workers' comp settlement covers a number of costs incurred when an employee is injured. Learn about the workers' comp settlement process.

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What Is a Workers’ Comp Exemption?
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

This guide explains how workers' compensation exemptions work and to which employees these exemptions may apply.

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14 Ways to Save Money on Business Insurance
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

You shouldn't cut corners when it comes to business insurance. Here are ways to reduce your insurance premiums without sacrificing coverage.

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What Is a Loss Payee on an Insurance Claim?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | March 24, 2023

The loss payee has the first-in-line legal rights to an insurance claim payout. Here's what you need to know.

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How to Handle a Business Lawsuit
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

Business owners are vulnerable to lawsuits. Learn common lawsuit types, as well as how to handle a lawsuit, deal with insurance, and protect your company.

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How to Work with Your Spouse Without Filing for Divorce
By Skye Schooley | March 24, 2023

Family businesses can be great when everyone gets along. Here are tips to navigate working with your spouse without killing each other.

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How Virtual Reality Technology Is Changing Manufacturing
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

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

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The 4 Biggest Challenges of Starting a Business (and How to Overcome Them)
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

Starting a business is a difficult endeavor. Learn the biggest challenges that come with entrepreneurship and how to overcome them and find success.

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Stress and Productivity: What the Numbers Say
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Sometimes stress can be a good thing, but when there's too much of it, stress can be a monster. Here's how to alleviate it within your business.

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A/B Testing to Zapier: The ABCs of Running Your Own Business
By Mark Fairlie | March 23, 2023

Being in business means understanding business jargon. Find out the meaning of more than 100 important business terms.

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Hitting the Books: A Guide to Retail Accounting
By Jill Bowers | March 23, 2023

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

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Preparing Your Business Should the Worst Happen
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

Various types of disasters can be catastrophic for a business. Learn how to protect your business and handle a disaster if it strikes.

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Movin’ on Up: Why Relocating Offices Doesn’t Have to Suck
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

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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The Case for Canceling (Almost) All Meetings
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Learn how creating a meeting policy that eliminates or restricts company meetings can benefit your business in many ways.

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Management Theory of Elton Mayo
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Australian professor George Elton Mayo’s human relations theory can help your company build more productive and effective teams.

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Looking for Business Insurance? 10 Questions to Ask a Prospective Broker
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 23, 2023

Business insurance is critical – and complex. Learn how to vet a reputable broker who can help you decide which risks to insure against and for how much.