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How to Celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month

By Mona Bushnell | December 18, 2025

October is National Women's Small Business Month, which means it's time to celebrate women-owned businesses everywhere.

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Committing to Eco-Friendly Packaging Practices Can Save Your Company Money

By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025

Using eco-friendly packaging can cut costs, reduce waste and help your business be viewed as Earth-friendly. Learn about going green in your business.

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Choosing the Best Pricing Model for Your Business: License vs. Subscription

By Jamie Johnson | December 18, 2025

Licenses and subscriptions are popular pricing models. Learn how licenses and subscriptions work and how to choose a pricing strategy for your business.

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How to Create a New Brand Image From Scratch

By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025

Creating a brand image is a crucial marketing task to establish a brand identity. Learn what's involved in a new brand image and branding do's and don'ts.

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9 Surefire Strategies to Help You Stand Out From the Competition

By Stella Morrison | December 16, 2025

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

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The State of the B2B Sharing Economy

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 16, 2025

The sharing economy, also known as the peer-to-peer sharing economy, is a system where assets or services are shared between consumers.

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How to Start a Clothing Store

By Shari Weiss | December 10, 2025

Our guide breaks down everything you need to know about starting an in-person or online clothing store, with expert advice from retailers.

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The Benefits of Restaurant iPad POS Systems

By Skye Schooley | December 01, 2025

POS systems can provide a lot of value to your restaurant. Learn more about how this technology can boost your profits.

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8 Keys to Upscaling Your Business

By Asim Rais Siddiqui | November 14, 2025

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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How to Write a Company History

By Skye Schooley | November 11, 2025

A well-written company history on your website can do wonders in attracting customers to your brand. Here is how to write one.

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9 Little-Known Ways to Network With Hospitality Industry Insiders

By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2025

Making contacts within the hospitality industry can create opportunities for your business. Learn how to start networking effectively.

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Write Your Way to a Win: Business Proposal 101

By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2025

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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A Gamble You Can’t Afford to Lose: Finding the Right Materials for Your Product

By Steve Cartier | October 27, 2025

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

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7 Pain Points Entrepreneurs Should Expect and Embrace

By Sean Peek | October 24, 2025

As an entrepreneur, you have to roll with the punches. Learn how to deal with these common pain points of running a business.

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Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Product Failure

By Jennifer Dublino | October 21, 2025

What pitfalls cause most products to fail? Learn about these common traps so you can avoid mistakes and a failed product launch.

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How Color Can Impact Your Restaurant

By Sean Peek | October 21, 2025

Red and yellow stimulate appetite, while blue suppresses hunger. Discover how color psychology affects restaurant sales, customer mood and dining duration.

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Small Business Guide to Energy Conservation

By Jennifer Dublino | September 19, 2025

Conserving energy can help your business save money, reduce its carbon footprint and help the environment. Learn how your business can save energy.

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50 Free Websites to List Your Business

By Max Freedman | September 19, 2025

List your business free on 50+ sites, including Google Business Profile, Bing, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor. Boosts exposure, builds trust and drives traffic.

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Trademark Examples: Learn From These Trademark Infringement Cases

By Sean Peek | September 18, 2025

Learn from 6 trademark cases including Apple vs. Apple Corps, Louis Vuitton vs. Louis Vuiton Dak, and Academy Awards vs. GoDaddy. Register trademarks early.

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6 Reasons Your Business Should Have Strategic Partnerships

By Chad Brooks | September 12, 2025

Strategic partnerships like Starbucks & Google combine resources to expand reach, share costs, and access new markets. Six partnership types explained.

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15 Creative Business Sign Ideas That Will Attract More Customers to Your Store

By Miranda Fraraccio | September 11, 2025

Discover creative interior and exterior business sign ideas, tips to help your signage stand out and places to look to find your own inspiration.

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A 6-Step Guide to Making a Change Within Your Organization

By Sean Peek | September 02, 2025

Making changes in a company isn't easy, especially for non-managers, but anyone can make a difference. Take these steps to encourage meaningful change.

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How to Tell If Your Business Is Growing Too Quickly (And What To Do About It)

By Mark Fairlie | July 30, 2025

While small businesses strive for growth, it's crucial to monitor signs of overburdening your company. Learn the signs of a business growing too quickly.

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The Hartford Review

By Max Freedman | July 25, 2025

The Hartford offers more policy types than many insurers, often at competitive rates and always with robust customer support.

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Why You Need to Develop Your Own Unique Product

By Jared Haw | July 25, 2025

If you sell products that anyone can get from other merchants, you'll never become a leader in your market. Here's how to develop unique products instead.

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What is business.com+? Everything You Need to Know About Our Exclusive Membership Program

By Shari Weiss | June 26, 2025

The business.com+ membership program takes the pain out of choosing new business services by providing dedicated advisors and unbeatable deals. Learn more.

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Time Trapped: The Productivity Crisis Facing Small Business Leaders

By Chad Brooks | June 23, 2025

Small business leaders spend more time on email and admin than strategy. Learn how to reclaim time through delegation, focus and technology.