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How Informal Feedback Can Improve Employee Performance
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2025
Every business leader should give their employees informal feedback. It can improve employee performance, company morale and team communication.
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PR Nightmares: What You Can Learn From the Biggest Blunders
By Julie Thompson | September 30, 2025
Business owners can learn a lot from PR mistakes made by some of the biggest companies. Here are a few key public relations lessons.
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The Hidden Ways Gender Bias Can Sabotage Recruitment
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2025
Learn what gender bias looks like and how to avoid it in your hiring process.
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What You Should Know About Noncompete Agreements
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025
Learn how a noncompete agreement works and how to include one in your company policies.
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Online Shopping Cart Abandonment: How to Reduce It
By Megan Totka | September 29, 2025
Here is how you can increase online purchases with techniques that help customers finish their checkout process.
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How to Take Away Perks Without Employees Hating You
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025
If you need to eliminate some employee benefits, here’s how to do it without starting a staff rebellion.
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SBA Loan Forgiveness for PPP, EIDL and 7(a) Loans
By Jamie Johnson | September 29, 2025
PPP loans are fully forgivable if requirements are met. EIDL loans advance up to $15,000 don't require repayment. Other SBA loans must be repaid in full.
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ActivTrak Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025
ActivTrak monitors employee productivity with automatic time tracking, activity logging, and insights to optimize workforce performance and efficiency.
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Trust the Process: 13 Tips to Empower and Encourage Your Staff
By Chad Brooks | September 26, 2025
See advice for encouraging your team members, and find out the benefits of empowering your employees.
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6 Benefits of Forming an S Corporation
By Jamie Johnson | September 25, 2025
An S corporation helps you avoid double taxation and the self-employment tax. Learn the pros and cons of S corporations and other corporate structures.
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NetSuite Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | September 24, 2025
Oracle NetSuite is a cloud ERP integrating finance, sales, supply chain, and HR tools. Pricing starts around $999 per month licensing plus $99 per user.
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Best Leadership Books for Small Business Owners
By Sean Peek | September 22, 2025
Building your bookshelf is an important step in building your business. These books can help you become a better leader for your company.
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How to Transition to Long-Term Work From Home
By Kiely Kuligowski | September 22, 2025
Transitioning to permanent remote work requires clear WFH guidelines, communication tools, video meeting limits, and equipment support for employees to succeed.
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Work-Life Balance: How to Set Manageable Boundaries
By Jamie Johnson | September 22, 2025
Set work-life boundaries by stopping work at designated times, avoiding weekend emails, scheduling downtime, and communicating availability to managers clearly.
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Trademark Examples: Learn From These Trademark Infringement Cases
By Sean Peek | September 18, 2025
Learn from 6 trademark cases including Apple vs. Apple Corps, Louis Vuitton vs. Louis Vuiton Dak, and Academy Awards vs. GoDaddy. Register trademarks early.
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The Best Spreadsheet Software: Features, Uses, and Programs
By Nicole Fallon | September 18, 2025
Compare Excel, Google Sheets, Zoho Sheet, Smartsheet, Airtable, and Rows for AI-powered features, real-time collaboration and selection of pricing plans.
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Does Working From Home Save Companies Money?
By Baruch Silvermann | September 18, 2025
Companies save ~$11,000 per employee annually with remote work through reduced office space, utilities, cleaning services, and overhead costs like real estate.
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Employee Versus Independent Contractor: Which Should You Hire?
By Skye Schooley | September 17, 2025
Learn the pros and cons of hiring contractors vs. employees to determine which type of worker is the best for your business.
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Best Business Certification Programs for Career Advancement
By Sean Peek | September 17, 2025
Boost your career with top business certifications. Explore high-demand credentials like PMP, CAPM, CBAP and more to enhance your skills and salary.
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What Interview Questions to Ask Candidates for Human Resources Jobs
By Skye Schooley | September 15, 2025
Hiring a good HR manager for your business starts with asking the right questions. Check out a list of the best interview questions for HR.
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LinkedIn Networking Tips for Business Success
By Jennifer Dublino | September 12, 2025
LinkedIn is an excellent platform for professional networking. Learn tips for LinkedIn networking and why an active LinkedIn presence is crucial.
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SBG Funding Review 2026: $5M Loans, 24-Hour Funding, 85% Approval
By Mike Berner | September 12, 2025
SBG Funding offers fast funding and flexible terms on loans up to $5 million, earning a 9 out of 10 rating and our pick for best lender for flexible terms.
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6 Reasons Your Business Should Have Strategic Partnerships
By Chad Brooks | September 12, 2025
Strategic partnerships like Starbucks & Google combine resources to expand reach, share costs, and access new markets. Six partnership types explained.
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The Three C’s of Leadership: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Effective Leaders
By Jennifer Dublino | September 11, 2025
Character, competence and communication are vital elements of leadership. Learn more about the three C's of leadership and more leadership characteristics.
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Epos Now Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 10, 2025
Epos Now is a top point-of-sale (POS) system known for excellent integrations. Learn about Epos Now's features, limitations, pricing, support and more.
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DrChrono Medical Billing Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | September 09, 2025
DrChrono offers affordable cloud-based EHR and medical billing with 98% clean claims rate, 48-hour denial turnaround, and iOS tools starting at $349/month.
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Dialpad Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | September 03, 2025
Dialpad provides cloud-based business phone systems with AI-powered features, video conferencing and real-time transcription to keep modern teams connected.
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Despite Labor Shortages, New Graduates Face 90% Rejection Rate in Job Hunt
By Ryan McGonagill | September 02, 2025
Business.com interns applied to 300+ jobs but got no offers; many applications were ignored. In-office roles got more interest than remote ones.
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Millennials’ Buying Behavior: Experiences Over Goods
By Jennifer Dublino | September 02, 2025
Learn millennial buying habits and financial realities, and see marketing strategies to connect with this influential demographic and earn their business.
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How Can a Bluetooth Beacon Integrate With Traditional Marketing?
By Jennifer Dublino | September 02, 2025
Bluetooth beacons are a marketing channel that helps you interact with consumers at specific locations. Learn how to use beacons in your marketing plan.