Your free business.com+ membership unlocks exclusive tech deals and advisor support
Join Free
BDC Hamburger Icon

Menu

Close
BDC Logo with Name
Search Icon
Search Icon

Buying Guides

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources

Article
How to Cash In on Your Excess Inventory
By Bennett Conlin | January 23, 2026

Surplus stock is an opportunity to make some cash and get further exposure for your business.

Article
Spend Wisely: How to Get the Most Out of Your Business Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | January 23, 2026

Business credit cards help manage cash flow, build credit and offer rewards. Use them wisely by paying balances in full and monitoring employee spending.

Article
How to Become a Freelancer
By Arjun Kohli | January 23, 2026

If you’re looking for flexibility and autonomy in your work, consider becoming a freelancer by following these steps.

Article
The Complete Guide to Accounts Payable Reporting
By Jamie Johnson | January 22, 2026

An accounts payable reporting process ensures accurate financial data and on-time bill payments. Learn about accounts payable reporting and report types.

Article
Assets in Business Accounting: Types & Determining Value
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Assets refer to resources that can be converted into cash. Learn how assets work, the various types of assets, how to determine an asset's value and more.

Article
What Is an Accounts Payable Process?
By Jamie Johnson | January 22, 2026

Set up an accounts payable process to ensure vendors are paid on time, reduce duplicate payments, and maintain accurate financial records for your business.

Article
How to File Employee Payroll Taxes
By David Gargaro | January 22, 2026

This guide to filing payroll taxes can help any business with employees manage their payroll and meet their tax obligations.

Article
9 Ways to Generate More (and Better) Sales Leads for Your Business
By Adam Uzialko | January 22, 2026

Sales leads are important to your business. Here is how you can generate more leads and manage them better by choosing the best CRM system for your needs.

Article
How to Grow Your Email List
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 22, 2026

Your email list's quality is a critical element in your email marketing campaign's success. Learn 25 ways to grow an email list and what mistakes to avoid.

Article
How to Identify a True Leader
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Follow these tips and tricks to make sure your next hire has the leadership skills you need on the team.

Article
Your Reputation Is Your Reality: How to Strengthen Your Company’s Public Image
By Jamie Johnson | January 22, 2026

Your brand reputation is important to your customers. Learn tips guaranteed to keep your reputation untarnished.

Article
How to Install Windows Patches With PowerShell for Free
By Mark Fairlie | January 22, 2026

Microsoft’s PowerShell is a free tool that you can use to run your Windows PC installs, but you need to learn how to make the most of it.

Article
The Best Way to Take Payments With Your iPhone
By Jennifer Dublino | January 22, 2026

You can accept iPhone payments with credit card readers from processing companies like Clover Go, Square Reader, PayPal Zettle, Helcim, Payanywhere, or SumUp.

Article
Remote PC Access — Is It Safe?
By Mark Fairlie | January 22, 2026

Connecting to any device over the internet, as you would through remote PC software, has risks. Follow these practices to access remote PCs securely.

people playing video games
Article
7 Marketing Lessons From the Video Game Industry You Should Know
By Jared Atchison | January 22, 2026

Adapting techniques from the gaming world can help you do business better. Learn how the video game industry's practices can boost your marketing.

busy office
Article
9 Ways to Build a Positive Sales Culture
By Megan Totka | January 22, 2026

A successful sales team is the lifeblood of your company. Learn how to develop a healthy, positive sales culture that fosters success for your business.

Article
Want to Boost Productivity? Start by Cleaning Your Office
By Julie Thompson | January 22, 2026

You can get more done if you keep your space tidy. Here are several regular practices that can make you work more effectively.

Article
The Best PayPal Alternatives
By Anna Baluch | January 22, 2026

Top PayPal alternatives include Stripe for e-commerce, Square for POS, Authorize.Net for multi-channel payments, Shopify Payments, and Braintree by PayPal.

Article
What Is a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 22, 2026

Pharmaceutical wholesalers purchase medications directly from manufacturers and then sell the medications to pharmacies.

Article
Private Labeling: How It Works, Advantages & Disadvantages
By Stella Morrison | January 22, 2026

You don’t always need to build your own network to create a supply chain for your product. Here are some of the pros and cons of private labeling.

investment
Article
How to Protect Your Business From a Data Breach
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Follow these steps to protect your business from a data breach and learn what to do if your company's data has been breached.

Article
Time to Ditch Cash? Why Credit Cards Only Might Make Sense at Your Restaurant
By Jennifer Dublino | January 22, 2026

Accepting only credit cards can boost restaurant efficiency, reduce theft and speed up service — but it may alienate cash-preferring customers.

Article
Why Your Small Business Needs an Attendance Policy (+ Sample Attendance Policy Template)
By Skye Schooley | January 22, 2026

Here’s why your small business needs an attendance policy as well as how to write an effective one — and a sample attendance policy template.

Article
A Guide to Creating a Customer Journey Map for Your Brand
By Adam Uzialko | January 22, 2026

Building a customer journey requires you to understand how your customers engage with your brand and what steps they take both before and after a purchase.

Article
The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring to Your Company
By Patrick Proctor | January 22, 2026

Learn how to conduct a stay interview, see sample questions and find out the benefits.

Co-working space
Article
Stress and Productivity: What the Numbers Say
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Half of North American workers report daily stress, causing burnout and absenteeism. One million Americans miss work daily due to stress, hurting productivity.

Businesspeople in an office
Article
The 3 C’s of Effective Marketing
By Julie Thompson | January 22, 2026

Learn how these principles can improve your company's marketing and get marketing strategy tips from business experts.

Article
Importance of a Strong Finance Team for Accounting and Seeking Capital
By Jennifer Dublino | January 22, 2026

To achieve financial goals you might need a top-notch finance department. Learn how your company can become more competitive.

happy business team at a conference table
Article
7 Ways to Create a Happy and Motivated Workplace
By Julie Thompson | January 22, 2026

Employee satisfaction is crucial to a motivated workplace. Here are some great ways to create a happy and productive work environment.

Article
What Is Human Capital Management?
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Human capital management and its software is a great resource or tool for companies investing in their employees.