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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card
By Dock David Treece | November 20, 2025

A business credit card has distinct advantages, like simplified accounting. Learn how to choose, apply for and qualify for a business credit card.

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How to Reconcile a Business Bank Account
By Dock David Treece | November 20, 2025

Learn how to reconcile your business’s bank account by comparing your recorded transactions to the bank statements. Then, you can follow up on any errors.

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How to Use Meta Business Suite: A Small Business Guide
By Nicole Fallon | November 20, 2025

Here’s how small businesses can set up and make the most of Meta Business Suite, including key features and best practices.

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How to Compress a Photo: Compress JPEG Guide
By Bennett Conlin | November 20, 2025

Compressing photos is easy. Learn how to compress JPEG images using a few simple tools.

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International Calling Costs: Everything You Need to Know
By Marc Prosser | November 19, 2025

Any business that deals with international clients or partners will need to make calls overseas. This guide will help you save on such expenses.

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Benchmark Email Marketing Review
By Tom Anziano | November 19, 2025

Benchmark Email offers drag-and-drop email marketing with 120+ templates and 24/7 support. Free plan includes 250 emails/month; Pro starts at $13.99/month.

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POS Reports Your Retail Business Should Be Using
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 17, 2025

With this guide, learn how a point-of-sale (POS) system can transform your business by increasing sales, maximizing results and reducing waste.

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What Is PBX?
By Mark Fairlie | November 17, 2025

PBX systems manage business calls through hardware or cloud-based VoIP. Traditional PBX requires on-site equipment, while cloud PBX offers lower monthly costs.

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TriNet HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | November 14, 2025

TriNet is a digital human resources (HR) solution for small and midsize businesses, and its features make it especially useful for startups.

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8 Keys to Upscaling Your Business
By Asim Rais Siddiqui | November 14, 2025

Upscaling your business is a risky decision, but you can minimize those risks with a sustainable business growth strategy. Find out the dos and don'ts here.

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How to Manage Your Small Business Through a Crisis
By Mark Fairlie | November 14, 2025

Here's how you can navigate a crisis successfully and stay in business.

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How to Improve Relations Between Your Managers and Employees
By Sammi Caramela | November 13, 2025

The relationship between your managers and your employees is key to maintaining a productive and happy workplace. Get relationship management tips.

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Need a Business Phone Number, but Not a Business Phone?
By Max Freedman | November 12, 2025

A phone isn’t always necessary to do business these days. There are a number of options if you don’t need a traditional system.

Review
Rippling Payroll Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | November 10, 2025

Rippling's platform has hundreds of integrations and a user-friendly workflow builder. Learn why it's the best payroll system for automating processes.

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Massages and Pets and Beer, Oh My! Creative Perks for Improved Morale
By Skye Schooley | November 10, 2025

Add these creative benefits to your employee benefits package to attract and retain staff, reduce stress and burnout, and improve company morale.

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Rapid Finance Review
By Mike Berner | November 08, 2025

Rapid Finance provides same-day funding for term loans, lines of credit, and merchant cash advances from $500 to $10 million with fast online applications.

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Gusto vs. ADP: Which Payroll Software Is Right for Your Business?
By Tom Anziano | November 07, 2025

This comparison guide breaks down the similarities and differences between ADP and Gusto payroll solutions for small businesses.

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Text Message Marketing: Annoying, Brilliant or Both?
By Mark Fairlie | November 06, 2025

Forget WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. The way to reach more Americans on their cell phones is by the humble SMS text message.

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Alternative Lending: A Small Business Guide
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2025

Alternative lenders offer more flexible terms and faster approval and funding than traditional banks. Discover more about alternative loans.

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5 Reasons Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Sales
By Jennifer Dublino | November 05, 2025

Emotional intelligence helps salespeople handle rejection, read customer signals, and build trust. High-EQ sellers see "no" as improvement opportunities.

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9 Little-Known Ways to Network With Hospitality Industry Insiders
By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2025

Making contacts within the hospitality industry can create opportunities for your business. Learn how to start networking effectively.

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Stripe vs. PayPal
By Dock David Treece | November 04, 2025

Read our comparison of Stripe and PayPal to see which provider can best help your business accept payments.

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Stripe vs. Authorize.net: Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Jamie Johnson | November 04, 2025

This comparison of Stripe and Authorize.net examines the pros and cons of each, and how they stack up against one another in price and features.

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Salesforce vs. NetSuite: Which CRM Is Right for Your Business?
By Kaylyn McKenna | November 04, 2025

Salesforce and NetSuite are among the best CRMs in 2025. We compared their pricing, features and more to help you determine which is best for your company.

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How to Expand Your Revenue Sources
By Mark Fairlie | November 04, 2025

The most successful businesses have several revenue sources. Learn how to increase yours.

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What to Know Before You Refinance Your Business Loans
By Max Freedman | November 04, 2025

Evaluate these five elements before you move forward with refinancing.

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Data Delirium: Why and How You Should Embrace Big Data
By Mark Fairlie | November 04, 2025

Your SMB may have survived without big data. However, big data isn't just about big business anymore. Learn how to use big data to grow sales and profits.

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Write Your Way to a Win: Business Proposal 101
By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2025

In some industries, writing business proposals is a crucial way to win new clients. Learn how to write a successful business proposal.

Review
Comcast Business Phone System Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | November 04, 2025

Comcast Business delivers high-speed internet, phone, and TV services with 24/7 customer support and dedicated connections for small to midsize businesses.

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Rippling vs. BambooHR: A Comprehensive Comparison
By Skye Schooley | November 03, 2025

Rippling and BambooHR are customizable HR solutions that can help you manage your HR functions. Learn how their prices, HR services and usability compare.