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Stand Out: 5 Ways to Combine Traditional and Digital Marketing
By Kelly Bosetti | November 26, 2025

Digital marketing helps businesses reach a vast online audience, but traditional marketing can help consumers find your brand. Learn to combine the two.

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Reinventing Business Intelligence: 10 Ways Big Data Is Changing Business
By Jennifer Dublino | November 26, 2025

What is big data, and how can you use it to increase your business's success?

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Can You Run a Business via a Smartphone?
By Sean Peek | November 26, 2025

Mobile app technology has grown so advanced that an entrepreneur or small company owner can run 100% of their business on smartphone apps.

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What Is SIP Trunking?
By Shannon Flynn | November 26, 2025

A SIP trunk is the digital version of an analog phone line. Learn how you can upgrade to a unified digital phone system for your business.

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Requirements for Keeping Paycheck Records
By Julie Thompson | November 26, 2025

Employers keep paycheck records to comply with federal and state laws, complete tax returns, and use in audits. Here's what you need to know.

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Don’t Scare Employees With This Employment TRAP
By Skye Schooley | November 26, 2025

Find out what training repayment agreement provisions (TRAPs) are, whether they're legal and their advantages for employers.

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What Is a Cloud-Based Phone System?
By Mark Fairlie | November 26, 2025

Businesses are replacing their old telephone systems with more modern digital networks. Learn the pros and cons of using cloud phone systems.

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First Time Hiring? Your Complete Checklist for Getting It Right
By Adam Uzialko | November 26, 2025

Hiring your first employee is a critical step. Do it right by setting a budget, complying with labor regulations, and conducting a thorough interview process.

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Best Business Employee Retirement Plans of 2025
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 24, 2025

Top retirement plans for small businesses include Human Interest, Guideline and Paychex, offering low fees and easy setup.

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How to Choose a Bar POS System
By Skye Schooley | November 24, 2025

Every bar owner understands that bars have unique needs, and so does your bar POS system. Learn how to choose the best bar POS system for your business.

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What Is a Cloud PBX?
By Mark Fairlie | November 24, 2025

Cloud PBX is an internet-based virtual PBX system that routes and manages calls. Learn how it compares to on-premises PBX and find cloud PBX providers.

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Digital Receipts: Why Retailers Are Embracing Them
By Sean Peek | November 24, 2025

The latest digital receipt technology enables retailers to include marketing messaging. Learn the benefits and get software recommendations.

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8 Ways In-Store Tablets Improve the Customer Experience
By Skye Schooley | November 24, 2025

Find out how in-store tablets make life better for employees and customers.

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9 Benefits of Switching to Cloud-Based POS Software
By Sean Peek | November 24, 2025

Cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) software has many advantages over traditional sales technology. Consider these benefits and top systems.

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What Are Multiline Phone Systems?
By Mark Fairlie | November 24, 2025

Learn how to improve communications and optimize your entire business with a phone system capable of handling multiple calls simultaneously.

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5 Ways a UX Designer Can Benefit Your Company
By Jamie Johnson | November 24, 2025

A user experience, or UX, designer makes products accessible and usable. Learn how a UX designer can optimize your offerings and help your small business.

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What Is a Softphone?
By Mark Fairlie | November 24, 2025

Softphones help businesses deliver voice, text and video over the web via cloud-based VoIP service providers. Learn how to use softphones in your business.

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15 Top POS System Features
By Sean Peek | November 21, 2025

The best POS system will vary based on your needs and the customer experience you want to provide. Here are 15 important features to look for.

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How to Block Websites From Employee Use
By Stella Morrison | November 21, 2025

This guide explains how to block and filter websites to restrict employee access to certain content on the company network.

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Best Uses for Tablets at Your Restaurant
By Sean Peek | November 21, 2025

Tablets make it easier for customers to order tableside and pay their bills quickly. Learn more about how your restaurant can use tablets.

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How to Choose a Mobile POS System
By Skye Schooley | November 21, 2025

There are a lot of mobile point-of-sale apps out there. How do you choose the best mobile POS for your business?

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The Pros and Cons of Offering Money-Back Guarantees
By Sean Peek | November 21, 2025

Offering money-back guarantees has both pros and cons. See whether a money-back guarantee is right for your business.

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How to Create Community Around Your Brand
By Jennifer Dublino | November 21, 2025

Cultivating a fan community around your brand and products can create marketing and retention opportunities. Learn how to build a robust brand community.

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How to Qualify for an Agricultural Loan
By Max Freedman | November 20, 2025

It can be difficult to keep up with the costs associated with running a farm. Low-interest agricultural loans help farmers stay afloat.

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How to Calculate Gross and Net Pay
By Julie Ritzer Ross | November 20, 2025

In order to pay your employees correctly each pay period, you need to know how to calculate gross and net pay. Learn how to ensure your payroll is precise.

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How to Send an Email Blast (With Examples)
By Rachelle Gordon | November 20, 2025

Email blasts are a small but impactful way to reach a wide audience. Find out how to craft a successful e-blast in this guide.

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How to Build a Microsoft Document Management System
By Mark Fairlie | November 20, 2025

Discover how to build a customized Microsoft document management system for your business with the workflows, security and integrations you want.

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How to Create a Web Scraping Tool in PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | November 20, 2025

Web scraping tools gather a website's pertinent information for you to peruse or download. Learn how to create your own web scraping tool in PowerShell.

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How to Dissolve a Partnership Agreement
By Sean Peek | November 20, 2025

The end of a partnership is usually difficult for a number of reasons. Here's how to end a partnership on good terms.

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How to File Medical Claims
By Leah Zitter | November 20, 2025

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