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Repeat Business: 8 Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back
By Sean Peek | January 14, 2026

Repeat business can improve cash flow and ROI, promote your brand and help you better target customers. Learn seven strategies for earning repeat business.

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5 Tips for Building an Investor-Ready Franchise Business
By Howard Goldstein | January 14, 2026

Being a franchisee has its perks over starting a brand-new business, but you still need capital. Here are three ways to appeal to investors.

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What Do Tax Professionals Cost and How Can They Help Your Business?
By Sally Herigstad | January 14, 2026

No matter what type of taxes you need help preparing, it's crucial to choose the right business tax consultant – and one whose prices fit into your budget.

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The Pros and Cons of Using a PEO
By Skye Schooley | January 14, 2026

PEOs offer recruitment assistance, Fortune 500-level employee benefits for small businesses, and liability protection in wrongful termination lawsuits.

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Marketing to College Students
By Max Freedman | January 13, 2026

College students value companies with authenticity. Learn how to reach this demographic through social media and using online and traditional tactics.

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How to Increase Sales With Business Text Messages
By Mark Fairlie | January 13, 2026

Connecting to your audience via text messaging can help a business grow. Learn tips for texts that engage leads, reduce no-shows, qualify leads and more.

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The Pros and Cons of Having a Human Resources Department
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026

Should you hire an internal human resources department? Learn the pros and cons of having an HR department and how to go about hiring one.

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10 Critical Elements of Professional Invoices
By Megan Totka | January 13, 2026

Invoicing is crucial for small business cash flow. Learn how to create an effective professional invoice that increases the likelihood of timely payments.

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How to Print Postcards at Home With Word-Processing Software
By Max Freedman | January 13, 2026

Creating your own postcards at home is not too difficult. Here is what you need and how to do it.

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How to Easily Implement a 5S Program for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | January 13, 2026

A 5S program consists of sort, straighten, shine, standardize and sustain. Learn how to implement a 5S program, boost efficiency and eliminate waste.

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How to Find and Attract Business Investors
By Mark Fairlie | January 13, 2026

Need an investor to help grow your startup? Here's how to find an investor and what to look for.

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How to Make Money in Retirement: A Guide to Turning a Hobby Into a Side Business
By Jennifer Dublino | January 13, 2026

Many retirees have turned side interests into income. Learn how to make money in retirement, including getting started, getting funding and paying taxes.

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10 Ways to Stop Absenteeism in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026

Employee absenteeism costs thousands per hourly worker annually. Reduce it through strategic attendance policies, health support and flexible schedules.

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Building Brand Intimacy: 10 Ways to Connect Emotionally With Customers
By Julie Thompson | January 13, 2026

Emotions help power buying decisions and increase the likelihood that customers will recommend your company to others.

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What Is a Merit Pay Increase?
By Mark Fairlie | January 13, 2026

Merit increases can help boost productivity and retain valuable employees, but you need to know the benefits and pitfalls of the policy.

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What Are Payroll Liabilities?
By Julie Thompson | January 13, 2026

Payroll liabilities are payroll-related fees your company owes. Learn payroll liability types, how they differ from payroll expenses, and how to pay them.

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What Are PEO Payroll Services? Comparing PEO Payroll to Traditional Payroll Services
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026

A business has many options for managing payroll, such as hiring a PEO service and using payroll software. Here’s what you need to consider.

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How to Conduct a Phone Screen Interview & Best Questions to Ask
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026

Learn how to conduct a phone screen interview and what phone interview questions to ask a candidate.

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Oh, No, You Didn’t! 4 Tips for Preventing Employee Accounting Fraud
By Dachondra Cason | January 13, 2026

Employee accounting fraud is a possibility for any business. Learn how to prevent and mitigate employee fraud with these tips.

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What Is a Profit and Loss Statement?
By Jamie Johnson | January 13, 2026

A profit and loss statement summarizes a business’s revenue and expenses. Learn how to use a profit and loss statement to understand your business better.

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Pros and Cons of Merchant Cash Advance Loans
By Jamie Johnson | January 13, 2026

Merchant cash advances offer fast funding to SMBs with APRs up to 200%, easy approval with poor credit, but high costs and daily repayments strain cash flow.

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Restaurant Security: A Guide to Protecting Your Business From Theft and Fraud
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2026

See our checklist to ensure you're keeping your restaurant as secure as possible with the proper technology and tools.

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A Guide to Restaurant Payment Processing
By Jennifer Dublino | January 13, 2026

Restaurants benefit from using payment processors that offer POS integration, fraud protection, flexible terms and support for mobile and online payments.

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The Top Accounting Challenges Small Businesses Face
By Alika Cooper | January 13, 2026

Accounting challenges don't have to break your company. Here's how to overcome them.

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Free Small Business Budget Template and How to Create Your Startup’s Budget
By Jamie Johnson | January 13, 2026

Need a free business budget template download? Get it here and learn how to use it to track your monthly and annual business revenue and expenses.

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8 Hiring Challenges Facing Small Business Owners
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026

Discover how your small business can overcome the many challenges associated with hiring.

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Is a Subscription Website Right for Your Business?
By Mark Fairlie | January 13, 2026

Subscription websites foster recurring revenue and deliver content to your customers. Learn the primary components and benefits of subscription websites.

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Switching to an Automated HR System? Here’s How to Prepare
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026

Handling HR tasks manually is onerous, so many organizations are migrating to the cloud. Save time and money by proactively preparing for the transition.

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The Psychology of Sales
By Max Freedman | January 13, 2026

There is a lot of psychology involved in trying to make a sale. Here are the key principles to understand when you're marketing to your customers.

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8 Tips to Manage Your Time as a Small Business Owner
By Jennifer Dublino | January 13, 2026

Small business owners are constantly pulled in different directions. Follow these time-management tips to maximize your effectiveness.