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The Best HR Outsourcing Services of 2025
By Skye Schooley | December 17, 2025

TriNet, Insperity and Paychex offer comprehensive HR outsourcing with payroll, benefits administration and compliance support.

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The Pros and Cons of Outsourced Customer Service
By Marisa Sanfilippo | December 16, 2025

If you’re too busy to handle customer service, you may consider outsourcing. Before outsourcing customer service to a call center, learn the pros and cons.

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How to Create a Happy and Productive Work Culture
By Jennifer Dublino | December 16, 2025

Companies with positive work cultures see many benefits, including increased productivity and morale. Learn how to create a happy and strong work culture.

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Digital Payment Guide: Best Payment Methods & Why to Accept Them
By Sammi Caramela | December 16, 2025

Learn about digital payment methods your business should consider accepting.

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What Is Meta Pay? A Complete Guide to Meta’s Payment Platform
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 16, 2025

Meta Pay lets businesses accept secure, fee-free payments across Meta’s platforms, making social selling easier with simple setup and purchase protection.

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Samsung Pay vs. Google Pay vs. Apple Pay: Which Is Best?
By Adam Uzialko | December 16, 2025

Compare Samsung Pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay. See compatibility, features, security, merchant acceptance and ease of use.

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Would You Hire Someone Who Didn’t Go to College?
By Jennifer Post | December 16, 2025

Is having a higher education essential to being a good employee? Not necessarily. Here is what hiring managers should consider.

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Venmo for Business: Is It Right for You?
By Jennifer Dublino | December 16, 2025

Venmo for Business lets small businesses accept payments easily with low fees, quick setup, no approval needed and access to a large, young customer base.

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There’s a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | December 16, 2025

Credit card surcharging shifts processing costs to customers but can cause legal issues, competitive disadvantages and customer dissatisfaction.

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The Most Popular Giveaway Items for Customers
By Sean Peek | December 16, 2025

Is your business looking to give out promotional products? Consider these smart and trendy gift ideas.

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9 Ways to Reduce Your Email Bounce Rate
By Rachelle Gordon | December 16, 2025

Email bounce rates are a crucial KPI for any email marketing campaign. Here's how to improve them.

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Why You Need to Worry About Employee Burnout
By Julie Thompson | December 16, 2025

Employee burnout isn't just a personal issue — it affects your entire organization. Find out the causes and how to address it.

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What Is ERP Software & How Can It Increase Efficiency?
By Jamie Johnson | December 16, 2025

Find out how ERP software can help you efficiently manage the most important operations of your business.

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Writing a Business Growth Plan
By Jennifer Dublino | December 16, 2025

Our step-by-step guide outlines what to include in your company's business growth plan and features expert advice from business strategy experts.

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Interview Types: Your Complete Guide to Hiring Formats and Styles
By Skye Schooley | December 16, 2025

Learn about interview types, formats and styles to build an effective hiring process for your small business and boost quality of hire with confidence.

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8 Questions to Ask Before Connecting With Your Audience on Social Media
By Rotem Gal | December 16, 2025

Audiences want an authentic connection with the companies they patronize. Create a better brand on social media by considering these seven factors.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Mobile Payments?
By Jamie Johnson | December 16, 2025

Mobile payments provide a fast and easy way for restaurants to receive payments, but there are pros and cons to this method. Here is what you need to know.

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Management Theory of Joseph Juran
By Sean Peek | December 16, 2025

Joseph Juran was a pioneer in the study of quality control for industries like math and science. Learn how to apply his management theory to your business.

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The 8 Cheapest Franchises to Buy in 2025
By Sean Peek | December 16, 2025

Discover the cheapest franchises to start in 2025, with low entry costs and high potential in travel, cleaning, real estate, and more.

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10 Tips to Keep Your Emails Out of Gmail’s Promotions Folder
By Julie Thompson | December 16, 2025

Keep your emails out of Gmail’s Promotions folder. Here is how to write high-quality, personalized content that will stay out of spam.

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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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How to Implement Continuous Performance Management
By Jennifer Dublino | December 16, 2025

Continuous performance management can boost morale and improve communication. Learn how to implement continuous performance management in your company.

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How Companies Can Change Their Culture to Attract (and Retain) Millennials
By Sean Peek | December 16, 2025

Do you want more millennials to join and remain loyal to your company? Here's how to recruit and keep this age group.

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How People Got Rich Without College
By Julie Thompson | December 16, 2025

Society tells us to go to college, but that isn't the only route to financial freedom. Learn how starting a business and upskilling can lead to wealth.

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Understanding Functions in PowerShell
By Mark Fairlie | December 16, 2025

Don’t copy and paste the same code over and over again. Instead, create a PowerShell function and save yourself time.

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5 Tips for Reengaging Past Clients
By Jamie Johnson | December 16, 2025

Reengaging past clients can create new business and save money. Learn strategies for reengaging former clients and the benefits of client reengagement.

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Is Your SBA Loan in Default? Forgiveness Is Possible
By Nicole Fallon | December 16, 2025

Defaulting on an SBA loan is serious; you can face bank levies, wage garnishment and foreclosure. But some cases allow forgiveness. Learn if you qualify.

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Everything You Need to Know About Angel Investors
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 16, 2025

Angel investors are accredited investors who use their money to help businesses they view as worthwhile. Learn how to find and work with them.

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Email Analytics: Metrics You Should Be Tracking
By Nicole Fallon | December 16, 2025

Your business should track certain email analytics. Learn how to create better marketing campaigns, improve customer engagement and drive more conversions.

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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.