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Alternative Lending: A Small Business Guide
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2025

Alternative lenders offer more flexible terms and faster approval and funding than traditional banks. Discover more about alternative loans.

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Epos Now Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 22, 2025

Epos Now is a top point-of-sale (POS) system known for excellent integrations. Learn about Epos Now's features, limitations, pricing, support and more.

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Viasat Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | July 22, 2025

Viasat offers satellite internet with prioritized connections and rotating IPs for 96% of the U.S., ideal for rural businesses but slower than fiber options.

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Spectrum Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | July 22, 2025

Spectrum provides high-speed internet service for small businesses and enterprise organizations. The company offers both cable and fiber optic connections.

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How to File Medical Claims
By Leah Zitter | July 22, 2025

Medical offices bill insurance providers for clients' services. Learn what's involved, including HIPAA regulations, what to include and what can go wrong.

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Medical Billing Process Step by Step
By Natalie Hamingson | July 22, 2025

The medical billing process can be complicated. Follow this step-by-step process to ensure you do it correctly.

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Retirement Funds for the Self-Employed: A Complete Guide
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 22, 2025

How do self-employed people plan for retirement? Here are a few retirement plan options for the solopreneur.

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What Is Employee Benefits Management and Administration?
By Sean Peek | July 22, 2025

Learn the role of an employee benefits administrator, the components of benefits administration and the best HR software for help managing benefits.

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Millennials’ Buying Behavior: Experiences Over Goods
By Jennifer Dublino | July 21, 2025

Millennials prioritize experiences like travel and dining over material goods, driving brands to focus on emotional value, authenticity, and social connection.

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How Do You Sustain and Grow Your Customer Relationships?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 21, 2025

The most important thing in sales and marketing is to attract and retain your most profitable business customers. Get tips and strategies.

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How Fintech Is Changing Business (and Bank Accounts)
By Mark Fairlie | July 21, 2025

FinTech is the financial technology fueling innovation in payment processing, lending, wealth management, and more. Learn how FinTech is changing business.

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How to Tell if Your Business Is Growing Too Quickly (and What to Do About It)
By Mark Fairlie | July 21, 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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Why is Cultural Competency Important for Businesses?
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Understanding cultural differences and building a culturally competent company isn't just a skill for global businesses.

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Beacons Are Beckoning: How Mobile Technology Is Changing Retail
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Retailers of all sizes are adjusting to technology trends. See how mobile tech is changing the in-store experience and how to use it in your business.

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How to Identify Industries That Are Ready for Disruption
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Learn how to identify industries that are ready for disruption and which markets are being shaken up.

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How to Increase In-store Sales With Online Marketing
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Driving in-store traffic can be challenging. Since offline sales are highly influenced by online activity, try these digital marketing tactics.

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Are Your Employees Bringing Out the Best in One Another?
By Jennifer Post | July 21, 2025

Learn how to create a work environment that fosters teamwork by providing an environment of collaboration and respect.

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How to Expand Your Revenue Sources
By Mark Fairlie | July 21, 2025

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

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Keep It Simple Stupid: How Businesses Can Use the KISS Principle
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Learn how you can use the KISS principle in your business to improve relationships and make your team more creative at little cost.

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Make ‘Em Smile: What Drives Successful Customer Satisfaction?
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

What do consumers want in their experience with companies? This is how your business can ensure great customer service.

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How to Reduce Sick Days by Encouraging a Healthy Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | July 21, 2025

When employees are out sick, everyone loses. Learn how to help your staff stay healthy and productive.

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Toast POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 21, 2025

Toast is a top POS system with extensive restaurant features. Learn why Toast's online ordering functionality stands out in the restaurant POS system area.

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How to Support Employees With a Return-to-Work Agreement After Rehab
By Skye Schooley | July 21, 2025

Learn how to support employees returning to work after rehab with return-to-work agreements, legal compliance and recovery-focused policies.

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Why Are Small Businesses So Important? 10 Ways They Empower Communities
By Mark Fairlie | July 18, 2025

Small businesses fuel local economies by creating jobs, fostering innovation, and supporting communities through resilience, adaptability and human connection.

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The Pros and Cons of Co-Working
By Sean Peek | July 18, 2025

Learn what co-working is, its benefits and disadvantages, and how COVID-19 has changed the workplace environment.

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Super Sales Strategies: Quick Tips for Upselling and Cross-Selling
By Sean Peek | July 18, 2025

Improve your company's revenue by upselling and cross-selling like a pro. Follow these six easy tips to boost your sales.

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Sage 50 Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | July 18, 2025

Sage Business Cloud Accounting is a cloud-based accounting solution ideal for customizations. Learn how businesses can use Sage to customize integrations.

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International Market Expansion: The Benefits of Global Expansion
By Mark Fairlie | July 18, 2025

Global expansion means expanding your business overseas. Learn the benefits of going global and what steps to take for international market expansion.

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The Truth Behind Stock Photos: What Works and What Doesn’t
By Jennifer Dublino | July 18, 2025

The stock images companies use are often not very good. Take advantage of alternatives to help your content perform better.

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Deal Desk Guide for Businesses
By Mark Fairlie | July 18, 2025

Deal desks are specialized sales teams focused on high-value deals. Learn the pros and cons of deal desks and how to utilize them to drive sales.