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Technology in Retail: How Mobile Tech Is Changing the Industry
By Sean Peek | August 08, 2025

Retailers of all sizes are adjusting to technology trends. See how mobile tech is changing the in-store experience and how to use it in your business.

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athenaCollector Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | August 08, 2025

athenaCollector charges 4-8% of monthly revenue for medical billing, includes clearinghouse fees and provides benchmarking across 160,000+ healthcare providers.

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Virtuality in Business: How to Use VR in Your Company
By Mark Fairlie | August 07, 2025

Interest in virtual reality business ventures is high. Learn about five virtual reality use cases and the pros and cons of virtual reality in business.

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How to Avoid Burnout at Work: A Guide to Workplace Burnout
By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2025

Preventing employee burnout should be a priority in any workplace. Here are 10 ways to stop it before it affects your staff.

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Best Franchise Podcasts to Help Your Franchised Business Grow
By Amanda Hoffman | August 07, 2025

Explore the best franchise podcasts for expert tips, interviews and tools to help new and seasoned franchisees succeed.

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QuickBooks Time Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2025

QuickBooks Time offers GPS tracking, project management, and payroll integration starting at $8 per user monthly, plus a base fee requiring QuickBooks Online.

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Teramind Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 06, 2025

Teramind offers a comprehensive and powerful solution for tracking employee activity and managing company policies.

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ClearPathGPS Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | August 04, 2025

ClearPathGPS is a great fleet tracking system for budget-conscious businesses. See its features, plans and prices.

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The Best POS Systems for Coffee Shops
By Jamie Johnson | August 04, 2025

Square, Clover and Toast offer coffee shop POS systems with order customization, inventory management and loyalty program features.

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HubSpot CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | August 01, 2025

HubSpot is a great CRM system for businesses seeking sales and marketing integration to drive revenue and manage funnels. Learn more about HubSpot CRM.

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Vonage Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | August 01, 2025

Vonage combines voice, video, and messaging with CRM integrations and monthly add-ons for call queues. AI Virtual Assistant available as a custom add-on.

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Fundbox Business Loan Review and Rates
By Mike Berner | August 01, 2025

Fundbox offers business lines of credit up to $150,000 with 12-24 week terms, 4.66% starting rates, and tech features like cash flow insights and mobile app.

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Lightspeed POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 31, 2025

Lightspeed is a top POS system for retail businesses. Learn about its feature-rich software and advanced e-commerce, reporting and management tools.

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When Are You No Longer a Startup?
By Sean Peek | July 31, 2025

How do you know your business has passed the startup stage? Find out the key signs here.

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8×8 Phone System Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | July 31, 2025

8x8 is a great cloud-based phone system for growing businesses, with valuable features, affordable pricing and excellent customer support. See full review.

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How to Tell If Your Business Is Growing Too Quickly (And What To Do About It)
By Mark Fairlie | July 30, 2025

While small businesses strive for growth, it's crucial to monitor signs of overburdening your company. Learn the signs of a business growing too quickly.

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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By Jennifer Post | July 30, 2025

The "rank and yank" management practice assessed employees and fired those who fell short. Learn why this outdated methodology has fallen out of favor.

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Emotional Intelligence in Business: 5 Ways It Predicts Your Success
By Tom Anziano | July 29, 2025

Learn the different ways high emotional intelligence can predict your success in the business world.

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How to Encourage Better Teamwork Among Employees
By Jennifer Post | July 29, 2025

Learn how to create a work environment that fosters teamwork by providing an environment of collaboration and respect.

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How Security Can Help Your Business Grow
By Mark Fairlie | July 29, 2025

Entrepreneurs often underestimate security's role in creating a growth environment. Learn how to secure and protect your business physically and digitally.

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How to Encourage Employees to Take Pride in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | July 29, 2025

Learn how to create a work environment that will generate more employee engagement and productivity, whether your workers are in-office or remote.

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MassMutual Review
By Kimberlee Leonard | July 29, 2025

MassMutual offers transparent 401k pricing at $500/year plus $20 per participant monthly. Includes 15,000 investment options and fiduciary services.

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How to Be a Good Co-Worker
By Mark Fairlie | July 28, 2025

While business owners and managers are responsible for creating a great work environment, you can contribute by being a good co-worker. Learn how.

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MLM Scams: Are MLMs Preying on the Dream of Entrepreneurship?
By Tom Anziano | July 28, 2025

Learn how to tell the difference between legitimate business prospects and scams.

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Workplace Conflict: Tips for Managing Conflict in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | July 28, 2025

Learn effective workplace conflict management strategies, proven frameworks, and when to seek professional help to reduce costs and improve productivity.

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What is Insight Selling? A Beginner’s Guide
By Paula Fernandes | July 28, 2025

Insight selling involves making a sale by using strategy to coach the customer through the buying process. Here is how it can help your customers.

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Textedly Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 28, 2025

Textedly SMS marketing starts at $19/month with low per-message rates, text-to-pay features, review management, and omnichannel inboxes for businesses.

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ShareBuilder 401k Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | July 28, 2025

ShareBuilder 401k offers flat-rate pricing starting at $95 monthly with investment fees under 1%. Plans include advisors but lack a mobile app for participants.

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10 Principles of Success: Quotes to Inspire From Jim Rohn
By Sean Peek | July 25, 2025

Looking for entrepreneurial inspiration? Check out these quotes from motivational teacher Jim Rohn and other successful entrepreneurs.

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Slack for Business: How to Use Slack Messaging
By Jamie Johnson | July 25, 2025

Slack is one of the best apps for workplace communication, thanks to its versatility. Learn how it works and some of its benefits.