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Despite Increasing Demand, Amazon Drivers Say They’re Happier Than Other Gig Workers
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025

Amazon drivers are the happiest among gig workers, with 76% satisfied with pay and 59% with workload, while Grubhub drivers are least satisfied.

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Does Corporate Gift-Giving Produce The Desired Outcome?
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025

Corporate gift-giving influences nearly half of recipients to continue vendor relationships. Gift cards are preferred, while soaps and magazines are least favored.

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The State of Workplace Theft in 2025
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025

67% of employees admit to workplace theft, with time theft being the most common. Managers are twice as likely to steal money compared to non-managers.

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TriNet vs. Justworks Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

TriNet excels with industry-specific HR support, while Justworks offers transparent pricing and affordability, perfect for small businesses needing basic HR services.

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TriNet vs. ADP Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

TriNet is best for industry-specific HR support, while ADP excels with comprehensive features and flexible add-ons, offering robust payroll and benefits.

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What Are TikTok Alternatives for My Business?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 26, 2025

TikTok was banned in the U.S. in late 2024, leaving Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Triller as top alternatives for short-form video content.

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Rippling vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

Rippling excels in HR automation and IT integration for SMBs, while Gusto shines with comprehensive payroll features for small businesses under 50 employees.

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What Is Domain Registration and How to Do It?
By Miranda Fraraccio | June 26, 2025

Domain registration doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn how to register your domain step by step and explore tips to ensure your domain name stays yours.

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SMS Marketing vs. Mobile Marketing: Where, When and How to Use Them
By Jennifer Dublino | June 25, 2025

SMS marketing is text message marketing and mobile marketing refers to a multichannel digital marketing strategy. Learn how to use both marketing methods.

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How Influencer Marketing Fraud Scams Businesses
By Julie Thompson | June 25, 2025

Influencer marketing can benefit your business, but before hiring someone, make sure you do your homework and research their true influence.

Review
Revver Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | June 24, 2025

Revver, formerly Rubex by eFileCabinet, has excellent document storage capacity and workflow management tools. See features and pricing.

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5 FreshBooks Alternatives
By Amanda Hoffman | June 24, 2025

While FreshBooks is popular accounting software, others might work better for your company. Learn about some alternatives.

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How to Build a Seamless Customer Journey Across Digital Channels
By Nicole Fallon | June 24, 2025

Learn how to create a seamless digital customer journey across multiple channels for a frictionless buying experience.

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Best CRM for Real Estate Businesses
By Nadia Reckmann | June 23, 2025

Salesforce, Pipedrive and Zoho offer CRM solutions tailored for real estate professionals with lead management and automation tools.

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Business Loan vs. Crowdfunding: Which Is Best for You?
By Julie Thompson | June 23, 2025

When your small business needs a funding source, you may consider a loan or try crowdfunding. Learn how to choose the right option for your business.

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What Is an Automatic Document Feeder?
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | June 23, 2025

Many copiers, scanners and multifunction printers include automatic document feeders. Learn how automatic document feeders save you time and resources.

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The Worst CEOs of All Time — Who Are the Most Hated CEOs?
By Julie Thompson | June 23, 2025

It's easy to idolize famous CEOs and admire their drive to innovate. But some have gone way off course.

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Helcim Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 18, 2025

Helcim offers transparent interchange-plus pricing, no monthly fees, free POS tools and strong support, making it a great all-in-one credit card platform.

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What Are Project Management Skills and Why Are They Important?
By Amanda Hoffman | June 17, 2025

Explore project management skills and tools such as monday.com to manage teams, tasks and timelines.

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Projection Mapping and the Law: What Advertisers Should Know
By Sean Peek | June 17, 2025

Projection mapping is a great way to impress customers and brand your business, but you should look into the legal implications first.

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Is Social Media Marketing Still Worth It?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 17, 2025

More followers don’t always translate into sales, so is social media marketing still important for businesses? Here is why you should make the effort.

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6 Gusto Payroll Alternatives
By Julie Thompson | June 17, 2025

Gusto's automated payroll management system is popular, but it lacks integration and other features. Read about six Gusto alternatives for your business.

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Things You Should Know Before Hiring a Call Center
By Mark Fairlie | June 13, 2025

If your business struggles with its volume of inbound calls, a call center service can help. Here's what you should consider before partnering with one.

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5 Reasons You Should Consider Using a Virtual Receptionist
By Jennifer Dublino | June 13, 2025

A virtual receptionist serves the same role as an in-house receptionist by answering phone calls, taking messages and setting appointments. Learn how they can benefit your business.

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How to Increase Employee Engagement & Why Improving Employee Engagement is Important
By Skye Schooley | June 13, 2025

High employee engagement can benefit your business. Learn what tools and strategies to use to improve employee engagement within your organization.

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The SBSS Score Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters When Applying for a Loan
By Jamie Johnson | June 13, 2025

Your SBSS score matters when you're applying for a small business loan. Here's what you need to know.

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Best Business Phone Systems for Restaurants
By Jessica Elliott | June 12, 2025

Ooma, RingCentral, and Dialpad offer restaurant business phone systems with call routing, mobile apps and reservation integration.

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9 Useful Technologies for Hosting Online Meetings
By Sean Peek | June 11, 2025

Test out one of these video conferencing platforms the next time you need to host a meeting.

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What Are Project Management Methodologies and Why Are They Important?
By Amanda Hoffman | June 11, 2025

Project management methodology offers a clear structure for organizing tasks, managing resources and keeping projects moving forward.