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Quit Your Day Job for Your Startup: 5 Steps to Success
By Sammi Caramela | June 06, 2024

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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7 Areas Where Attention to Detail Can Create an Effective Organization
By Jennifer Dublino | June 06, 2024

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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Ahead of the Pack: 8 Ways to Keep Your Business Competitive
By Sean Peek | June 06, 2024

Follow these four strategies to beat your competitors in today's cutthroat business world.

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Types of Business Loans and How to Choose
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 06, 2024

Learn how to choose the best business loan for your unique business.

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Unsecured Small Business Loans for Startups From $50,000 to $100,000
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 06, 2024

Every new business needs capital, but starting out with a large amount of debt can be a burden. Here's a rundown of small loan options to consider.

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How to Get Your Business Loan Application Approved
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 06, 2024

These steps will help you get your business loan application approved and secure the funding your business needs.

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How to Decide Which Type of Business Loan Is Right for You
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 06, 2024

Finding the right sources of funding for your business can be difficult. Learn how to choose the right one for you.

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The Death of the Workday: Is 9-to-5 Working Obsolete?
By Jamie Johnson | June 05, 2024

While a 9-to-5 workday used to be standard, today's freelancing and remote work trends are causing a shift. Learn the pros and cons of working 9 to 5.

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5 Marketing Challenges Only Nonprofits Understand
By Jennifer Dublino | June 05, 2024

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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Facts vs. Emotions: When to Use Each Tactic to Make a Sale
By Jennifer Dublino | June 03, 2024

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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Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Product Failure
By Jennifer Dublino | May 31, 2024

What pitfalls cause most products to fail? Learn about these common traps so you can avoid mistakes and a failed product launch.

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Why Are So Many Companies Moving to Florida?
By Jennifer Dublino | May 29, 2024

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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Stripe vs. Square
By Jennifer Dublino | May 29, 2024

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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Stripe vs Stax Comparison
By Mike Berner | May 29, 2024

Stripe and Stax are two popular credit card processors for small businesses. Here is how they compare.

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Stax vs. Square
By Jennifer Dublino | May 29, 2024

Stax 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 | May 29, 2024

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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Salesforce vs. Zendesk Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 29, 2024

The right CRM system can generate more leads, drive sales and improve customer service. Here's how two top CRM solutions, Salesforce and Zendesk, compare.

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Salesforce vs Pipedrive Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 29, 2024

Salesforce and Pipedrive are two of the leading CRM platforms for small businesses. See our comparison of pricing, features and more.

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Salesforce vs. monday Comparison
By Sean Peek | May 29, 2024

Salesforce and monday are user-friendly, full-featured CRM platforms for small businesses. Learn how their features, functionality and pricing compare.

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QuickBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Mike Berner | May 29, 2024

QuickBooks and Xero are two of the most popular accounting software choices for small businesses. Here is how they compare.

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Pipedrive vs. monday sales CRM
By Mark Fairlie | May 29, 2024

Pipedrive and monday sales CRM are full-featured customer relationship management platforms that can improve sales and marketing. Here's how they compare.

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Pipedrive vs. HubSpot Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 28, 2024

Pipedrive and Hubspot are user-friendly, full-featured CRM platforms for small businesses. Learn how their features, functionality and pricing compare.

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4 Tips to Build a Strong In-House Marketing Team
By Jennifer Dublino | May 24, 2024

If you have the resources, an in-house marketing team can lower costs and foster creativity and agility. Learn to build a strong in-house marketing team.

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Square vs. PayPal
By Jennifer Dublino | May 24, 2024

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

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Nextiva vs. Ooma Office: How Do They Compare?
By Nicole Fallon | May 23, 2024

Nextiva and Ooma are comprehensive business phone systems. Learn how their features and pricing compare so you can choose the best one for your business.

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Merchant One vs. Square Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | May 23, 2024
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HubSpot vs Zoho Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 23, 2024

See a comparison of the HubSpot and Zoho CRMs when it comes to pricing, features, integrations and more.

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HubSpot vs. monday Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 23, 2024

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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FreshBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Mike Berner | May 23, 2024

FreshBooks and Xero are two top accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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From COVID-19 to Hurricane Season: Disaster Preparedness for Small Business
By Skye Schooley | May 22, 2024

If you have a strong plan in place, it'll take more than a natural disaster like COVID-19 to sink your company.