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How Will Blockchain Impact Digital Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | December 19, 2026
There are lots of interesting blockchain developments in digital marketing, but no one's made a big breakthrough – at least, not yet.
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Snail Mail Will Rescue Your Digital Campaigns From Tech Uncertainty
By Mark Fairlie | December 18, 2026
Postal mail is a great way to improve responsiveness from your digital marketing campaigns. Find out why it performs so well, even among elusive Gen Zers.
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ADT Small Business Security Review
By Jeremy Bender | August 14, 2026
ADT is our pick for the best business security system for small businesses. Learn how its professional monitoring, video surveillance, access control and ADT Control app help protect businesses, plus...
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Salesforce CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | August 13, 2026
Salesforce CRM is a powerful, customizable customer relationship management platform. See our full review for features, pricing and limitations.
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The Best Medical Software
By Leah Zitter | August 13, 2026
Athenahealth, RXNT and DrChrono lead EMR software with comprehensive patient records, interoperability and customizable workflows.
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Top Challenges of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Implementation
By Mark Fairlie | August 13, 2026
EHRs are a vital way to automate and streamline the healthcare process, but implementation can be challenging. Learn how to smooth the transition.
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The Best Medical Billing Services
By Leah Zitter | August 12, 2026
Tebra, AdvancedMD and Athenahealth offer medical billing services with claim management, coding support and revenue cycle analytics.
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The New Business Owner’s Starter Checklist: LLC, Domain and Everything in Between
By Chad Brooks | August 11, 2026
From entity formation to your first business email, here's the order to tackle every startup task — and what each one depends on.
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5 Mistakes First-Time LLC Owners Make — and How to Avoid Them
By Chad Brooks | August 11, 2026
New LLC owners often skip the operating agreement, miss report deadlines or form in the wrong state. Here’s how to avoid five costly errors.
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What Is a Registered Agent and Why Does It Matter?
By Chad Brooks | August 11, 2026
Learn what a registered agent does, why states require one, and how your choice affects compliance risk and personal privacy.
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The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Keeping Your Home Address Off Public Record
By Chad Brooks | August 11, 2026
Forming an LLC can put your home address on permanent public record. Learn where the exposure happens and how to prevent it.
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The Best Merchant Account Services
By Jennifer Dublino | August 11, 2026
The best merchant account services include Square, Helcim and Stax. They offer flexible payment processing, low fees and integrations to boost your sales.
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The Best Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems for Retail Businesses
By Nicole Fallon | August 11, 2026
Lightspeed, Helcim and Clover offer retail POS systems with inventory management, sales analytics and customer engagement features.
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The Best Mobile Credit Card Processing Solutions of 2026
By Chad Brooks | August 11, 2026
Discover the best mobile credit card processors for 2026. Compare rates, POS features, hardware and pricing from Helcim, Square, Shopify, PayPal and SumUp.
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Cheapest Credit Card Processors
By Steven Melendez | August 11, 2026
A review of the most affordable credit card processing options for your small business.
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The Best POS Systems of 2026
By Quinn Springett | August 11, 2026
Clover, Square and Lightspeed lead as top POS systems, featuring mobile sales, loyalty programs and seamless integrations for diverse businesses.
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The Best Credit Card Processors of 2026: Pricing and Hardware
By Mike Berner | August 11, 2026
Top credit card processing companies include Stripe for e-commerce, Square for flat-rate pricing, and Clover for POS systems with competitive processing fees.
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Helcim Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | August 11, 2026
Our Helcim review explores this all-in-one credit card processor's POS, invoicing, online payments and customer management tools, along with its transparent interchange-plus pricing, no monthly fees...
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TriNet Payroll Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | August 10, 2026
TriNet is the only HR and payroll solution that provides built-in scheduling and attendance tools with all tiers. Learn more in our TriNet Payroll Review.
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The Best Online Payroll Services of 2026
By Jessica Elliott | August 10, 2026
Gusto, QuickBooks Workforce and ADP streamline payroll processing with tax compliance, direct deposit and employee self-service portals.
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The Best Human Resources Software of 2026
By Skye Schooley | August 10, 2026
HR software can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn what the best HR software options can do for your small business.
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The Best PEO Service Providers of 2026
By Skye Schooley | August 10, 2026
Insperity, TriNet and Justworks are top PEO providers, offering comprehensive HR outsourcing, compliance support and employee benefits.
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Papaya Global Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 10, 2026
Read our 2026 Papaya Global review to learn about pricing, global payroll, Employer of Record (EOR) services, contractor management, features, pros, cons and why we chose it as the best international...
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Xero Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | August 10, 2026
Xero accounting software offers unlimited users, 1,000+ integrations and flexible plans for growing businesses. Learn about its features in our Xero review.
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7 Ways to Improve Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
By Skye Schooley | August 10, 2026
Workplace diversity and inclusion is still important in American companies. Learn what initiatives businesses are using to improve DEI in their organizations.
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Interview Types: Your Complete Guide to Hiring Formats and Styles
By Skye Schooley | August 10, 2026
Hiring the right talent is important to every business. Learn how to choose the right format and style combination to create an interview process that works.
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The Best Employee Scheduling Software
By Andrew Martins | August 07, 2026
Connecteam, When I Work, and Homebase provide employee scheduling software with shift planning, time tracking and team communication tools.
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The Best Time & Attendance Software of 2026
By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2026
Hubstaff, Buddy Punch and When I Work offer time tracking solutions with scheduling, GPS tracking and integration with payroll systems.
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When I Work Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2026
Read our When I Work review for an in-depth look at pricing, features, scheduling, time tracking, customer support and integrations. Learn why it's our pick for the best time and attendance software...
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Verizon Connect Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | August 07, 2026
Verizon Connect is a GPS fleet tracking solution ideal for midsize fleets. Learn more about the platform’s features, pros and cons in this Business.com review.