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How to Apply (and Get Approved) for a Business Loan
By Adam Uzialko | December 18, 2025

Applying for a business loan can seem like a daunting task, but following these steps can help you apply and get approved.

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How to Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | December 18, 2025

Learn the importance of mobile-friendly websites and how to make sure your site functions well on mobile devices.

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How to Use Customer Feedback to Your Advantage
By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025

Customers provide valuable insights into your business operations. Learn how to gather and take advantage of customer feedback to improve your business.

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Snail Mail Will Rescue Your Digital Campaigns From Tech Uncertainty
By Mark Fairlie | December 18, 2025

Postal mail is a great way to improve responsiveness from your digital marketing campaigns. Find out why it performs so well, even among elusive Gen Zers.

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11 Ways to Successfully Onboard Your New Hires
By Dennis O’Keefe | December 18, 2025

Onboarding will help employees learn the necessary job skills and behaviors to become productive team members as quickly as possible.

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QuickBooks Desktop vs. Online: Which Should You Use?
By Mark Fairlie | December 18, 2025

Should you use the desktop application or web browser version of QuickBooks? Here are some important updates about this software program.

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Why Professional Growth Is Critical to a Successful Career: Talking Shop
By Chad Brooks | December 18, 2025

Performance expert Bill Eckstrom believes that when you aren't growing, you're stuck in a cycle that eventually leads to stagnation.

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5 Tips to Reduce Friction on Your E-Commerce Website
By Chris Christoff | December 18, 2025

Anything that slows e-commerce website browsing or makes it difficult to navigate causes friction. Learn to reduce friction and increase online sales.

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Deposit Required? When to Ask Customers to Pay Upfront
By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025

Upfront deposits show customers you're providing something of value. Learn when to require a deposit and six tips for collecting upfront payments.

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Revenue vs. Income: What’s the Difference?
By Dock David Treece | December 18, 2025

Learn how the relationship between revenue and income affects your business and its value.

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Time to Get Deep: Why CEOs Need to Embrace Mindfulness
By Julie Thompson | December 18, 2025

The attitude of the CEO impacts the entire company. Learn how mindfulness can create a more positive culture and foster success.

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Forget the Checks: 5 Reasons Why Your Construction Company Should Accept Credit Card Payments
By Sean Peek | December 18, 2025

Accepting credit cards helps construction firms boost cash flow, reduce bounced checks and offer clients flexible, secure payment options.

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How to Determine Who to Follow Back on Social Media
By Matt D’Angelo | December 18, 2025

Building a social media following is vital for businesses, but be selective about who you follow back. Learn about social media follow-backs.

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Should You Use a Business Credit or Debit Card?
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 18, 2025

Discover which is best for your business – a business debit card or a credit card.

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A Guide to Accounting Software Features and Benefits
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 18, 2025

Here's everything you need to know about accounting software and the benefits of using it.

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Choosing the Best Pricing Model for Your Business: License vs. Subscription
By Jamie Johnson | December 18, 2025

Licenses and subscriptions are popular pricing models. Learn how licenses and subscriptions work and how to choose a pricing strategy for your business.

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Boo! The Scary Reality of Employee Ghosting
By Skye Schooley | December 18, 2025

Job seekers and employees are ghosting employers more than ever. Learn how to stop this trick from happening to you.

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How to Keep Your Business Out of Bankruptcy
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 18, 2025

Proper budgeting and cash flow management can help protect your business from bankruptcy. Learn the steps you can take to avoid it.

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5 Examples Where the Personal Touch Still Matters in Marketing
By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025

Digital marketing can help you reach many people at once, but reaching out to individual customers or prospects with a personal touch can be effective.

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How to Create a New Brand Image From Scratch
By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025

Creating a brand image is a crucial marketing task to establish a brand identity. Learn what's involved in a new brand image and branding do's and don'ts.

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How to Improve Your Small Business’s Cash Flow
By Sean Peek | December 18, 2025

Cash flow is critical for businesses, so managing it is key. Here's how to improve your business's cash flow situation.

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How to Be an Inspirational Leader
By Sean Peek | December 18, 2025

Want to become a more inspirational leader? Here is what you need to do.

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How to Measure and Improve Your Marketing ROI
By Jennifer Dublino | December 17, 2025

Measuring your marketing ROI will give you an idea of what’s working best so you can refocus marketing dollars and stop ineffective programs.

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A Small Business’s Guide to the Different Types of Cloud Services
By Kristy Blackmon | December 17, 2025

Small and midsize businesses can benefit from migrating to the cloud. Learn cloud service types and the pros and cons of moving operations to the cloud.

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Why You Should Promote From Within Your Company
By Laura Spawn | December 17, 2025

Learn more about why it's beneficial for employers to promote from within the company

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A Crash Course in the Business Legal Terms You Need to Know
By Mark Fairlie | December 17, 2025

From comparable worth to torts, here's the legal lingo all business owners should know.

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What Are Legal Support Services?
By Nicole Fallon | December 17, 2025

Legal support services aid small businesses with keeping their assets protected. Here is how to find qualified law support services for your company.

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How Important Are Job References?
By Skye Schooley | December 17, 2025

Employers often ask for job references before making a hiring decision. Here are tips on choosing the right people so you get that position.

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How to Take a Vacation as a Small Business Owner
By Laura Spawn | December 17, 2025

Small business owners need vacations to help them achieve a healthy work-life balance. Here's how to keep your business running smoothly while you're away.

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Would You Hire Someone Who Didn’t Go to College?
By Jennifer Post | December 17, 2025

Is having a higher education essential to being a good employee? Not necessarily. Here is what hiring managers should consider.