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What Is Professional Liability Insurance?

By David Gargaro | January 07, 2026

Professional liability insurance provides businesses with coverage against clients' legal claims of negligence, malpractice and misrepresentation.

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Business Owners’ Guide to Workers’ Compensation

By David Gargaro | January 07, 2026

Workers' compensation insurance is a key policy most businesses are required to have.

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Make It Memorable: Tips for Creating an Effective Brand Name

By Jennifer Dublino | January 07, 2026

Thoughtfully identifying your brand can help you start shaping an effective marketing strategy.

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Business Loans: Questions Lenders Ask Potential Borrowers

By Donna Fuscaldo | January 07, 2026

Getting a business loan isn’t always easy, but you can become a better candidate if you prepare.

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Purchasing a Copier? Here Are the Copier Features You Need

By Miranda Fraraccio | January 07, 2026

Although paper is no longer as relied upon in today's offices, businesses must still carefully consider the copier models and features they need.

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How to Increase Your Restaurant’s Profits in 2026

By Sean Peek | January 07, 2026

Master the art of profitable restaurant hospitality with these 16 strategies to elevate your customer loyalty and overall success.

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Roth IRA Self-Employed Guide: What to Know About Roth IRAs

By Jennifer Dublino | January 07, 2026

A Roth IRA is one of the most crucial retirement savings tools self-employed professionals need in their arsenal.

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Builders Risk Insurance: Not Just for Builders

By Nicole Urbanowicz | January 06, 2026

Anyone with a financial stake in a property being built should consider builder's risk insurance. Here's what you need to know.

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What Is a Business Owner’s Insurance Policy?

By Max Freedman | January 06, 2026

A business owner's policy offers the coverage of liability insurance and property insurance in one package.

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How Do Workers’ Compensation Rates Work?

By Kimberlee Leonard | January 06, 2026

Workers' compensation rates stem from various factors, including industry risk, claims history and payroll costs. Here's what you need to know about workers' compensation, and how to keep costs down.

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How to Write an Executive Summary in a Business Plan

By Jennifer Dublino | January 06, 2026

A compelling executive summary can help you win investor and lender interest and land more pitch opportunities.

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How to Keep Your Business Competitive

By Sean Peek | January 06, 2026

Learn how your business can stay ahead of the pack and monitor the competition.

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Grants For Felons, SBA Programs & More Funding Options

By Sean Peek | January 06, 2026

These grants can help formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.

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Resources for Business Owners With Disabilities

By Julie Thompson | January 06, 2026

Connect with dozens of government programs and resources to make your dream a reality.

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7 Stats That Will Make You Rethink Your Document Management Strategy

By Mark Fairlie | January 06, 2026

How you manage documents affects your business's and customers' security and privacy.

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Everything You Need to Know About 7702 Plans

By Max Freedman | January 05, 2026

Learn what a 7702 account really is, how it differs from retirement accounts and whether it's right for your financial goals.

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How to Become a Full-Time Airbnb Entreprener

By Mark Fairlie | January 05, 2026

Turn your property into a profitable Airbnb rental with this step-by-step guide to launching and growing an Airbnb business.

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Time for Change: When to Rebrand and How to Begin the Process

By Julie Thompson | January 05, 2026

Thinking of rebranding your business? Learn when it’s time to rebrand and how to get started.

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Discover the Unique Selling Proposition of Your Business

By Shane Barker | January 02, 2026

Your unique selling proposition is what sets your business apart from its competitors and helps it stand out in the market.

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How to Attract Customers to Your Restaurant

By Jennifer Dublino | January 02, 2026

Learn how to use online and offline marketing to reach more customers for your restaurant.

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The Dropbox Effect: How to Utilize the Lean Startup Methodology

By Sean Peek | December 19, 2025

How do big startups like Dropbox manage to climb to the heights they do? It all starts with the lean startup methodology.

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How Virtual Reality Technology Is Changing Manufacturing

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 19, 2025

Manufacturing has begun a new reality as next-generation VR and AR become available.

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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. Celebrate with advocacy and support.

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How Color Can Impact Your Restaurant

By Sean Peek | October 21, 2025

Color plays as important a role as sound in building a restaurant atmosphere.

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Small Business Guide to Energy Conservation

By Jennifer Dublino | September 19, 2025

Energy conservation can give your business a competitive advantage while helping the environment.

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50 Free Websites to List Your Business

By Max Freedman | September 19, 2025

These websites allow you to list your business for free. Here’s why you should list your business in online directories and how to do it effectively.

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6 Reasons Your Business Should Have Strategic Partnerships

By Chad Brooks | September 12, 2025

Strategic partnerships have mutual benefits and can lead to long-term profits.

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

By Shari Weiss | June 26, 2025

Find out how business.com+ makes it easy to find new business services — and saves you money.

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Time Trapped: The Productivity Crisis Facing Small Business Leaders

By Chad Brooks | June 23, 2025

A new study of small business leaders shows they spend more time wrestling with operational inefficiencies than pursuing growth opportunities each week.

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She’s Got a Blank Check, and She’ll Write Your Name: Taylor Swift’s Billion-Dollar Business Playbook

By Tess Barker | March 26, 2025

Our full Q&A with There’s Nothing Like This author Kevin Evers

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