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Quit Your Day Job for Your Startup: 5 Steps to Success
By Sammi Caramela | July 17, 2025

It can be scary transitioning from traditional employment to entrepreneurship. Here's how to make it easier and increase your chance of startup success.

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8 Marketing Challenges Only Nonprofits Understand
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2025

Marketing for a nonprofit is very different from corporate marketing. Here are some common nonprofit marketing challenges and how to overcome them.

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Biz2Credit Review and Rates
By Mike Berner | July 17, 2025

Biz2Credit is an online marketplace for small business funding. The company connects small businesses in need of funding with lenders. It can help small businesses obtain a variety of loans,...

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Azuga GPS Fleet Management Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 17, 2025

Azuga stands out in the fleet tracking space for its high usability. Learn about features, pricing and more.

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Facts vs. Emotions: When to Use Each Tactic to Make a Sale
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2025

In marketing or direct sales, sometimes using facts is best, while an emotional approach is better in other instances. Learn to choose the right tactic.

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Why Are So Many Companies Moving to Florida?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2025

Many established companies of all sizes have decided to make Florida their home. Learn why companies are moving to Florida and how to make the move.

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Top 5 Accounting and Finance Certifications to Get Ahead
By Kim Lindros | July 17, 2025

To grow your career in accounting or finance, consider boosting your knowledge and credibility with these certifications.

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Employee Performance Management Tools: Best Software to Measure Performance
By Sean Peek | July 17, 2025

Learn what employee performance measurement tools are, what their benefits are, and some of the top software to use in your business.

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Are Tattoos Unprofessional and Are Nose Piercings Unprofessional in the Workplace?
By Jennifer Post | July 17, 2025

With the changing workplace norms, do tattoos and piercings still hinder a career? Here's what you need to consider before getting piercings or tattoos.

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Are You Paying a Living Wage?
By Adam Uzialko | July 16, 2025

For employers, paying a living wage can feel like a burden. However, paying a living wage can be a powerful investment that positively affects revenues.

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7 Areas Where Attention to Detail in Important in Business
By Jennifer Dublino | July 16, 2025

Focusing on the details in key areas can boost your business's efficiency. Learn the areas where you should be extra attentive to the little things.

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Why Employee Growth Is Key to Growing Your Business
By Skye Schooley | July 16, 2025

There's a trend of employees leaving companies, seeking opportunity and upward mobility elsewhere. Here are three tips to prevent employee churn.

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How to Apply a Break-Even Analysis to Your Business
By Simone Johnson | July 16, 2025

A break-even analysis helps you identify how much your business must sell to recoup costs. Learn how to use it to make smart decisions for your business.

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Small Business Hiring Tips: Best Ways to Recruit Employees
By Evyatar Sagie | July 16, 2025

Finding the right employees is key to your business's success. Follow these tips to find workers who are a good fit for the organization and role.

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User-Generated Content: More Than Customer Reviews
By Mark Fairlie | July 16, 2025

User-generated content boosts trust, engagement and conversions — turning customers into brand advocates and delivering cost-effective marketing results.

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What Is Claim Scrubbing?
By Sean Peek | July 16, 2025

Claim scrubbing is the process of verifying that a medical claim's codes are accurate. Learn how code scrubbing works and which tools can help.

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What Are the Benefits of Using Direct Deposit? A Complete Guide
By Simone Johnson | July 16, 2025

Direct deposit can benefit small businesses when set up correctly. Learn all about direct deposit, including the pros, cons, tax laws and implementation.

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Young Entrepreneurs: 10 Inspiring Business Owners Under 40
By Sean Peek | July 16, 2025

Check out our list of inspiring entrepreneurs under 40 who have paved the way for themselves and many others with successful businesses.

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What Is ERP Software & How Can It Increase Efficiency?
By Jamie Johnson | July 16, 2025

Find out how ERP software can help you efficiently manage the most important operations of your business.

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10 Ways to Reduce Operational Costs for Your Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | July 15, 2025

Because small businesses operate on tight margins, sustaining a healthy profit is critical. Learn how to increase revenue and reduce expenses. 

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CareCloud EHR Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | July 15, 2025

CareCloud is a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-use electronic health record (EHR) system with a modern user interface and an optional integrated practice management system. It has no startup costs...

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Reddit Marketing: A Full Guide
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | July 15, 2025

Discover the benefits and best practices for marketing and advertising your business on Reddit.

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What Is a Growth Mindset and How Can You Apply It in Business?
By Mark Fairlie | July 15, 2025

The growth mindset was designed for education, but it can also be leveraged in business. Learn how to apply the growth mindset and reap the benefits.

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What Is Photoshop Used For?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | July 15, 2025

Photoshop remains supreme among editing software for photos, graphics and videos. Here's how and why to use Photoshop for your business.

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Executive Cars: Guide to the Best CEO Cars
By Miranda Fraraccio | July 15, 2025

Check out our list of the top 10 cars for CEOs and what these cars say about your personality.

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Songs About Business: These Hit Tracks Have Hidden Lessons for Entrepreneurs
By Mike Berner | July 14, 2025

Entrepreneurs and business owners can learn some valuable lessons from the lyrics of hit songs by Beyoncé, Frank Sinatra and more.

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Internet Advertising: How New Technology Is Impacting Online Advertising
By Stella Morrison | July 14, 2025

Learn how technology is changing and how adapting to it can help your marketing.

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How to Implement a Compressed Work Schedule
By Nicole Fallon | July 14, 2025

A compressed work schedule offers your employees additional days off without loss of income, benefits or productivity. Learn how to use it in your company.

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Brand Videos: How Much Do They Really Cost?
By Matt Byrom | July 14, 2025

Video content can help small businesses expand their reach and increase engagement. Here's how much it costs to make a brand video.

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Flick of a Switch: How Lighting Affects Productivity and Mood
By Sean Peek | July 14, 2025

Studies have shown that office lighting plays a major role in employee productivity. Is your lighting optimal for worker performance?