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FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks Comparison
By Mike Berner | January 13, 2025

FreshBooks and QuickBooks are two of the best accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Statement of Shareholder Equity
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 13, 2025

A statement of shareholder equity can tell you if your business is doing well or if it's time to fine-tune some of your activities.

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Expanding Your Small Business’s Distribution Channels
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2025

To boost sales and brand awareness, you should consider expanding your distribution channels. Learn more about your options.

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Private Labeling: How It Works, Advantages & Disadvantages
By Stella Morrison | January 13, 2025

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.

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How to Become a Freelancer
By Arjun Kohli | January 13, 2025

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

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How to Set Up a Hot Spot for Your Business
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2025

A business hotspot can benefit both busy entrepreneurs and the customers they serve. Here's what you need to know about setting up a business hotspot.

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Management Theory of Robert Waterman
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2025

Thomas Peters and Robert Waterman's theory observations developed foundational points for successful organizations.

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Why Every Brand Should Have a YouTube Channel
By Ron Stefanski | January 10, 2025

YouTube can put your business in front of a global audience and build your brand. Learn why YouTube is necessary and how to succeed on the video platform.

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How Much Can a Bad Review Hurt Your Business?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 10, 2025

While businesses want positive reviews, a few bad ones may not always hurt you. Here is what you need to know about negative reviews.

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How to Calculate Blended Overtime Pay
By Max Freedman | January 10, 2025

When a multiwage employee works overtime, which of their wage rates do you base their overtime rates? Blended overtime pay answers this question.

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The Best Mobile Credit Card Processing Solutions of 2025
By Lori Fairbanks | January 10, 2025

With mobile credit card processing, you can accept payments from mobile devices. See our picks for the best mobile credit card processors in 2025.

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Stripe vs. Square Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | January 10, 2025

Stripe and Square give merchants an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards. Learn how their features, plans, pricing and integrations compare.

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Salesforce CRM vs. Zoho CRM
By Mark Fairlie | January 10, 2025

Salesforce CRM and Zoho CRM are excellent customer relationship management platforms for sales, marketing and communication. Here's how they compare.

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How to Grow Your Email List
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 10, 2025

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.

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Your Reputation Is Your Reality: How to Strengthen Your Company’s Public Image
By Jamie Johnson | January 10, 2025

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

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Instagram Business Accounts: Does Your Brand Need One?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 10, 2025

Do you need an Instagram business account? See how they differ from regular accounts and learn the pros and cons of managing an Instagram business account.

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Management Theory of Edgar Schein
By Max Freedman | January 10, 2025

Edgar Schein's management theory focuses on the culture within an organization. According to Schein, culture is the primary source of resistance to change.

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The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring to Your Company
By Patrick Proctor | January 10, 2025

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

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7 Marketing Lessons From the Video Game Industry You Should Know
By Jared Atchison | January 10, 2025

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

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9 Ways to Generate More (and Better) Sales Leads for Your Business
By Adam Uzialko | January 10, 2025

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.

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What to Include in a Termination Letter
By Skye Schooley | January 09, 2025

Check out these free templates to help you write an employee termination letter.

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HubSpot vs. monday CRM Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | January 09, 2025

HubSpot and monday Sales CRM can help your business handle leads, marketing, reporting and more. Learn how these top CRM software packages compare.

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How to Create a Remote Help Desk for Your Business
By Skye Schooley | January 09, 2025

Check out our six-step process to create an effective remote help desk for your business and see recommended software.

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5 Proactive Ways to Prevent Quiet Quitting
By Elizabeth Veras | January 09, 2025

This guide offers proactive tips for employers who want to prevent their team from quiet quitting.

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The Cost of Cybersecurity and How to Budget for It
By Andrew Rinaldi | January 09, 2025

Cybersecurity is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Learn how to budget correctly to secure your network and devices from common cybersecurity attacks.

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What Is Data Management?
By Adam Uzialko | January 09, 2025

Data management is the process by which businesses gather, store, access and secure data from business software solutions. Here’s what you need to know.

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Elevating Expectations: 6 Ways Product Quality Affects Your Brand
By Sammi Caramela | January 09, 2025

Learn what defines product quality, why it matters for your brand’s success, and how to improve your products to meet customer needs and boost profitability.

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What Is the Best Internet Speed for Your Business?
By Mark Fairlie | January 09, 2025

Businesses must consider bandwidth so they operate effectively. Learn how to determine the internet speed your company needs and see ISP recommendations.

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How to Install Windows Patches With PowerShell for Free
By Mark Fairlie | January 09, 2025

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.

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How to Create a Business Profile on LinkedIn
By Mark Fairlie | January 09, 2025

Creating a business profile on LinkedIn is a great way to connect with partners and talent. Learn more about LinkedIn business profiles.