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Which Business Internet Service Type Is Right for Your Business?
By Jeff Hale | January 16, 2026
Internet service is a critical business utility. Learn how to evaluate your business's broadband requirements and determine the right internet service type.
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How to Motivate Employees: Proven Tips for Building Engagement
By Skye Schooley | January 16, 2026
Learn how to avoid employee turnover and burnout by inspiring your employees to make their goals while improving company culture.
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The Process for Terminating Employee Benefits
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 16, 2026
When an employee exits your company, their benefits must be terminated accurately. Here's how to end your ex-employee's benefits.
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What Is a Receipt Printer? Thermal vs Impact
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2026
Thermal and impact receipt printers do the same job but are suited to different locations.
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How to Improve Your Accounting Skills
By Jennifer Dublino | January 16, 2026
Mathematical skills can determine financial success. Whether or not it comes naturally, here are tips to sharpen your ability.
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Everything You Need to Know About Email Marketing Campaigns
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2026
Learn how to create email marketing campaigns that get subscribers’ attention through several strategies like provocative subject lines and images.
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How to Decide on Your Company’s Fiscal Year
By Catherine vanVonno | January 16, 2026
Choosing when to start a fiscal year may seem minor, but this step can hugely impact your business. Learn the factors that affect your fiscal year's start.
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What Is Employment Verification?
By Patrick Proctor | January 16, 2026
Employment verifications play an important role in the hiring process. Here is how to conduct one.
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What Is a Department of Transportation Background Check?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 16, 2026
DOT background checks are mandatory for commercial drivers and include driving record reviews, drug/alcohol testing, employment verification and physical exams.
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Debt vs. Equity Financing
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2026
If you are considering debt or equity financing, it is important to know the pros and cons of each.
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The Ever-Changing Landscape of Bots and Credit Card Testing
By John Canfield | January 16, 2026
Credit card testing fraud, driven by bots, is costly and damaging to SMBs and credit cardholders. Learn how to protect your business and customers.
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6 Lessons in Corporate Ethics From the GM Recall
By Jennifer Dublino | January 16, 2026
GM's 2014 ignition switch recall cost over $1.7 billion and was linked to 124 deaths. The company knew about the defect for more than a decade before acting.
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How Projection Mapping Is Changing the Ad World
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2026
Projection mapping can transform buildings into works of art and garner lots of attention. Here is how to use this marketing technique.
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Food Truck Tech: What You Need to Know
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2026
Food trucks are staying competitive with the latest apps and technology.
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Understanding HR reporting
By Patrick Proctor | January 16, 2026
Looking at key data points on your employees and workforce is a crucial task of any HR department. Here is how HR reporting can help.
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5 Things to Consider for an International Digital Marketing Strategy
By Sean Hopwood | January 16, 2026
Here are the five essential points you need to know to formulate and implement your international digital marketing strategy.
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15 Benefits and Perks That Will Keep Your Remote Employees Happy
By Jennifer Dublino | January 15, 2026
An attractive benefits plan can help retain employees, lower turnover, and boost loyalty. Learn about 15 benefits and perks to offer your remote employees.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Advertising on Pinterest
By Jennifer Dublino | January 15, 2026
There are compelling reasons to advertise on Pinterest. Learn about promoted pins, idea pins, try-on-product pins, collection ads and more.
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5 Ways to Promote Your Business With Charitable Marketing
By Julie Thompson | January 15, 2026
Helping the world can give your company a PR boost or tarnish its reputation. Here are five tips on how to give back successfully.
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Reengagement Email Strategy (With Examples)
By Tom Anziano | January 15, 2026
Learn what a reengagement email marketing strategy is, and see examples of how companies have recaptured the attention of their audiences.
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Southwest Airlines: A Case Study in Great Customer Service
By Sean Peek | January 15, 2026
Southwest Airlines excels at customer service by empowering employees, eliminating fees and maintaining a fun, people-first culture across all operations.
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In the Can: 5 Types of Presentations Every CEO Needs to Have
By Julie Thompson | January 15, 2026
CEOs must be able to speak for their companies at crucial junctions. Learn how to prepare an investor pitch, board meeting update, vision pitch and more.
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The Ads Affair: How the Ad Industry Has Changed and Is Changing
By Tom Anziano | January 15, 2026
Marketing is still an important component to promoting a brand, but consumers are more savvy about the process. Here is what you need to know.
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Why You Should Let Your Employees Nap on the Job
By Skye Schooley | January 15, 2026
The key to productivity may actually be allowing workers to sleep during the day. Learn about incorporating nap time into your workplace.
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How to Use Data Science to Get Ahead in Business
By Mark Fairlie | January 15, 2026
Big data isn't just for big businesses. Find how small businesses can use data science and what the benefits are.
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Visualizing Success: How to Set Up Effective Quarterly Goals
By Julie Thompson | January 15, 2026
Breaking goals into small, actionable initiatives allows your employees and clients to become more productive over shorter time frames.
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Credit Card Fraud Is Now a $10B Business ― Are You at Risk?
By Jamie Johnson | January 15, 2026
In online commerce, the seller can be held liable for fraudulent charges. However, there are preventative steps you can take to avoid fraud.
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How to Quickly and Easily Make Your Website GDPR Compliant (and Why You Should Immediately)
By Julie Thompson | January 15, 2026
GDPR is a sweeping data privacy law that impacts any business collecting data on EU citizens. Make sure your business is ready with these easy steps.
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Meet the Angels: Silicon Valley’s Most Well-Known Investors
By Jennifer Dublino | January 15, 2026
Silicon Valley is home to some of the most powerful investors in the nation. Check out this list of some of the most well-known investors in the Valley.
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Speed of Technology: The Business Cost of Keeping Your Software Updated
By Jeff Hale | January 15, 2026
Companies must consider the cost of software upgrades. Not keeping up can hit your bottom line, hinder productivity and make a business less competitive.