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Advertising Techniques: A Guide to Advertising for Small Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | October 15, 2025

Learn how to advertise your brand with pay-per-click, social media ads, display ads and more.

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Open a Business Bank Account Without an EIN
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2025

Can you open a business account without an EIN? Yes! Learn which business types qualify, required documents, and when getting an EIN may be smart.

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360 Feedback Tools
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2025

Compare the best 360 feedback tools for SMBs. Get pricing, features, and a 30-day rollout plan to launch your first multi-rater feedback cycle.

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How Cloud Computing Works & Benefits for Businesses
By Sean Peek | October 15, 2025

Cloud computing can increase your productivity and profits. Find out what exactly cloud computing is, along with its benefits and costs.

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Make Money with Google AdSense: Everything to Know to Grow an Empire
By Sean Peek | October 15, 2025

Google's AdSense program allows individuals and businesses to display relevant ads on their websites and make money.

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Email Retargeting Guide: How to Create Your Campaign
By Rachelle Gordon | October 14, 2025

Learn how your e-commerce business can use techniques like personalization to increase customer engagement and purchases.

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Gusto Payroll Software Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 14, 2025

Gusto helps small businesses manage payroll and HR processes. Explore its features, usability and limitations in our Gusto review.

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Clover Credit Card Processing Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 14, 2025

Clover combines flat-rate processing (2.6% + 10¢ in-person) with proprietary POS hardware, 200+ apps, and industry-specific plans for retail and dining.

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Stax Payments Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 14, 2025

Stax (formerly Fattmerchant) offers subscription-based merchant services with wholesale interchange pricing, 200+ integrations, and flexible POS hardware.

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5 Ways an Ergonomically Designed Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity
By Julie Thompson | October 13, 2025

Learn how workplace ergonomics can increase productivity and employee happiness.

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How to Make Your Direct Sales Business Explode in No Time
By Mark Fairlie | October 13, 2025

A direct sales business sells products or services outside of a retail environment. Follow these tips and strategies to build your direct sales business.

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Creating an Employee-Centric Company Culture Will Not Be the Death of Your Business
By Jennifer Post | October 13, 2025

An employee-centric company culture prioritizes employee input and helps your team feel respected. Learn how to implement an employee-centric work culture.

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What Is Dynamic Pricing and How Does It Affect E-Commerce
By Jennifer Dublino | October 13, 2025

Dynamic pricing adjusts prices in real-time based on demand, competition and market data. Amazon pioneered this to maximize revenue and stay competitive.

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8 ADP Payroll Alternatives
By Julie Thompson | October 10, 2025

ADP offers HR, payroll and more, but its costs might be prohibitive. Learn which ADP alternatives may better suit your company.

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Sales Methodologies
By Skye Schooley | October 10, 2025

Learn which sales methodologies work best for small businesses. Compare SPIN, Challenger, MEDDIC & more, plus get a 30-day rollout plan to drive results.

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Collaboration Improves Workplace Performance. Here’s How to Encourage It
By Jennifer Post | October 10, 2025

Make your workers more productive and engaged by promoting a collaborative workplace – here's how.

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Everything You Need to Know About Cash Flow Statements
By Jennifer Dublino | October 09, 2025

Learn why cash flow statements are essential for business survival, how they track liquidity and solvency, and key strategies for financial management.

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Small Business Tax Credits: Your Complete Guide to Reducing Your Tax Bill Dollar-for-Dollar
By Adam Uzialko | October 09, 2025

These tax credits can reduce your small business’s tax burden, saving you money and helping your business grow.

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What Is Business Intelligence, and Why Do You Need It?
By Julie Thompson | October 09, 2025

Business intelligence tools can help your small business decrease costs and operate more efficiently. Learn how you can use BI for data analysis.

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What Is an Audited Financial Statement?
By Sally Herigstad | October 09, 2025

Audited financial statements are independent CPA evaluations costing thousands. They include balance sheets, cash flow, income statements, and equity changes.

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Best Productivity Methods to Transform Your Small Business Operations
By Skye Schooley | October 09, 2025

Top productivity methods include the Pomodoro Technique’s “sprints”, Getting Things Done by David Allen, the Eisenhower Matrix and Personal Kanban boards.

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How Email and SMS Work Together to Strengthen Brand Marketing
By Adam Uzialko | October 08, 2025

Email and SMS marketing complement each other well. Here’s how to use both for your small business.

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Get Camera Ready: Start Livestreaming on Social Media
By Jennifer Dublino | October 08, 2025

Livestreaming is video content in real time. Learn how to use livestreaming on social media platforms to connect with followers and boost sales.

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Best Business Courses for Entrepreneurs
By Sean Peek | October 08, 2025

Whether your business knowledge is beginner or advanced, these professional development resources will take your expertise to greater heights.

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How Social Selling Can Improve Your Sales Process
By Julie Thompson | October 07, 2025

Learn how connecting with prospects on social media can improve your lead-generation efforts.

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What is the Pomodoro Technique? A Time Management Method for Business Productivity
By Skye Schooley | October 07, 2025

Learn how to implement the Pomodoro Technique in your small business. These 25-minute focus blocks prevent burnout and boost productivity.

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GoDaddy POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 07, 2025

GoDaddy POS charges 2.5% per transaction with Smart Terminal hardware starting at $149. The system tracks sales with easy setup and payroll integration.

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Think Like a Startup, Scale Like an Enterprise: Balancing the Best of Both Worlds
By Mark Fairlie | October 07, 2025

Think like a startup for innovation and agility, scale like an enterprise with systems and processes. Balance both approaches to drive sustainable growth.

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Complete Guide to Winning Customers Over The Phone
By Max Freedman | October 07, 2025

Master outbound sales with confident tone, active listening, objection handling, smile while talking, proper breathing techniques, and CRM integrations.

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Your Employees Feel Underappreciated — Here’s What You Can Do to Fix It
By Skye Schooley | October 06, 2025

Learn how to make your employees feel appreciated to improve their workplace satisfaction and performance.