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

CareCloud offers cloud-based EHR with intuitive charting, Breeze patient portal, cirrusAI automation, and CareCloud Central practice management integration.

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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?

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CRM Switch: 5 Tips for CRM Change Management
By Alex Haimann | July 14, 2025

Switching CRM requires identifying current problems, researching alternatives, data migration, team training and customization. Costs include time and effort.

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Tips to Improve Customer Service on Your E-commerce Site
By Max Freedman | July 11, 2025

When you sell online, it's essential to make customer service personable. Learn how to sell excellent service, not just a product.

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Emojis at Work: Should You Use Emojis in Business Communications?
By Sean Peek | July 11, 2025

Here’s how emojis add emotion to conversations, creating richer and more meaningful conversations by clarifying the tone of the written conversation.

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Complete Guide to Building a Sales Process
By David Gargaro | July 11, 2025

A sales process helps you convert leads into customers and earn consistent sales in your business.

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How to Save Thousands of Dollars With the Employee Retention Credit
By Lauren Kubiak | July 11, 2025

Under the legislation, eligible employers can claim a refundable tax credit that is equal to 70 percent of the qualified wages they pay employees.

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10 Ways to Empower Your Employees
By Skye Schooley | July 11, 2025

If you're looking for new ways to empower your employees, here are some essential tips to get you started.

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Back to Black: How to Combat a Decline in Sales
By Jennifer Post | July 11, 2025

How do you combat declines in sales when the economy is to blame? See how one business turned its sales around in two years.

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10 Ways to Get Good Customer Reviews
By Skye Schooley | July 11, 2025

Online review platforms are the new Yellow Pages. Here's how to bring in more positive online reviews for your business.

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20 Features to Look for in a CRM
By Mark Fairlie | July 11, 2025

Many CRM platforms are available that promise to help businesses maintain customer relationships. Learn 20 crucial features your CRM software should offer.

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Should You Hire Experienced Workers or Recent College Graduates?
By Miranda Fraraccio | July 11, 2025

Why might hiring a recent college graduate be a better choice for your business than a seasoned professional? Here's a closer look at the options.

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Should You Offer Your Employees a PPO?
By Julie Ritzer Ross | July 10, 2025

A PPO healthcare plan has its pros and cons. Learn more about what those are when deciding if it is right for your employees.

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How Much Does Customer Service Training Cost?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 10, 2025

Customer service can make or break a company's success. Learn the costs and types of customer service training and how training can benefit your business.

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FMLA Small Business Guide: Do All Businesses Have to Allow FMLA Regardless of Size?
By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2025

See how the Family and Medical Leave Act applies to your business and what you need to do to comply with its regulations.

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Drunk on Money? Why Celebrities Are Investing in Alcohol Brands
By Nicole Fallon | July 10, 2025

More celebrities are investing in alcohol brands than ever before. Here's why – and what you can learn.

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Holiday Marketing: 5 Reasons Why Customer Loyalty Programs Are Essential 
By Sean Peek | July 10, 2025

Loyalty programs can help companies land new customers and nurture them into devoted brand advocates. Here are five reasons why such promotions work.

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Boosting Business Success: The Benefits of Highly Motivated Employees
By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2025

Highly motivated employees boost productivity, lower turnover, improve customer satisfaction, and drive innovation across departments and teams.

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Elevating Expectations: 6 Ways Product Quality Affects Your Brand
By Sammi Caramela | July 10, 2025

Product quality builds customer trust, drives repeat business, and boosts profitability. High-quality products reduce complaints and increase loyalty.

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The Art of Words: How to Write the Perfect Mission Statement
By Sean Peek | July 10, 2025

Keep mission statements under 25 words with strong, specific language. Use action-oriented verbs, avoid generalities and address the "how" not just "what."

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Fast, Good or Cheap — The Iron Triangle
By Jamie Johnson | July 10, 2025

The iron triangle says pick two of three: fast, good, or cheap. Lean startup methods challenge this by using MVPs and iteration to achieve all three at once.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card
By Dock David Treece | July 09, 2025

A business credit card has distinct advantages, like simplified accounting. Learn how to choose, apply for and qualify for a business credit card.

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Would You Make It on Shark Tank? The Importance of Scalable Business Models
By Jamie Johnson | July 09, 2025

Scalability is a crucial factor in business growth and success. Learn the components of a scalable company and how to scale your business.