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Why Your Small Business Needs an IT Partner
By Mark Fairlie | January 03, 2024

Find the right IT partner and your SMB can take advantage of all current and future business technology, improving service, profit and productivity.

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How Much Do Payroll Services Cost?
By Sean Peek | January 03, 2024

If you plan to outsource payroll, CPAs and payroll services are good options. Here's a look at what CPAs and payroll services offer and how much they cost.

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Returning Customers Spend 67 Percent More Than New Customers – Keep Your Customers Coming Back With a Recurring Revenue Sales Model
By Jennifer Dublino | January 03, 2024

Keeping your current customers is less expensive than attracting new ones. Learn the benefits of recurring revenue and how to implement it in your business.

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How Data Analytics Impacts Small Businesses in 2024
By Mark Fairlie | January 03, 2024

Drive greater profitability and efficiency by using artificial intelligence and machine learning to find insights across all your data.

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TriNet Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | January 02, 2024

TriNet ensures error-free payroll processing. Learn why we chose TriNet as the best payroll service with time tracking and scheduling tools.

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The Best and Worst Excuses for Getting Out of Work
By Sean Peek | December 21, 2023

Employees give many reasons and excuses for time-off requests and absenteeism. Read some unusual excuses and learn how to handle it when employees miss work.

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Marketing to College Students
By Max Freedman | December 20, 2023

College students value companies with authenticity. Learn how to reach this demographic through social media and using online and traditional tactics.

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Email Retargeting Campaigns and Best Practices
By Rachelle Gordon | December 20, 2023

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

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7 Things to Consider Before Starting a Restaurant
By Max Freedman | December 19, 2023

Before you launch your restaurant business, learn about important considerations, such as location, marketing and software.

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New Jersey Restaurant Bans Kids and Gets 40,000 Likes
By Antonio Ferme | December 18, 2023

The business case for peace and quiet.

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Creating an Employee-Centric Company Culture Will Not Be the Death of Your Business
By Jennifer Post | December 14, 2023

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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Fraud is Now an $8.8B Business ― Are You at Risk?
By Jamie Johnson | December 14, 2023

In online commerce, the seller can be held liable for fraudulent charges. However, there are preventative steps you can take to avoid fraud.

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What Is Commercial Umbrella Insurance?
By Jennifer Dublino | December 13, 2023

A commercial umbrella insurance policy can give your business more coverage for less money. Learn if you need umbrella insurance and how to shop for it.

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Pros and Cons of Merchant Cash Advance Loans
By Max Freedman | December 12, 2023

Considering a merchant cash advance for your business? Before accepting one, learn the pros and cons.

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How to Print Postcards at Home With Word Processing Software
By Max Freedman | December 12, 2023

Creating your own postcards at home is not too difficult. Here is what you need and how to do it.

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How to Protect Your Business From a Data Breach
By Sean Peek | December 08, 2023

Follow these steps to protect your business from a data breach and learn what to do if your company's data has been breached.

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Why You Should Ditch No-Reply Emails
By Rachelle Gordon | December 07, 2023

Learn how to provide a better digital marketing experience for your customers that will encourage user engagement and retention.

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How to Create a Market Research Plan
By Max Freedman | December 06, 2023

Market research plans define an existing problem and/or outline an opportunity. From there, the marketing strategy is broken down task by task.

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What Is an Automatic Document Feeder?
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | December 04, 2023

Many copiers, scanners and multifunction printers include automatic document feeders. Learn how automatic document feeders save you time and resources.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Bitcoin?
By Mark Fairlie | November 30, 2023

Some restaurants have started accepting Bitcoin as payment. Learn the pros and cons of accepting Bitcoin in restaurants and how to get started.

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What Is General Ledger Accounting?
By Jamie Johnson | November 30, 2023

Maintaining a general ledger helps you gauge a business's financial health and avoid accounting mistakes. Learn what a general ledger is and how it works.

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Tebra Medical Billing Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | November 29, 2023

Tebra is a strong medical billing company that offers customizable and HIPAA-compliant EHR and practice management systems for no extra cost alongside its billing services.

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Tebra EMR Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | November 29, 2023

Tebra provides EHR systems to small practices and has no contractual requirements. The company understands the needs and budgetary restraints of smaller practices, while allowing the option of...

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How to Choose a POS Cash Register
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 28, 2023

Choosing a processing system to handle payments is an important part of your business. But there is a register to fit every establishment’s needs.

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What Is Malpractice Insurance?
By Jennifer Dublino | November 27, 2023

Malpractice insurance can protect your business. Learn about malpractice insurance, who needs it, what types exist, how much it costs and how to get it.

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How Open Office Plans Affect Workplace Productivity
By Dan Scalco | November 27, 2023

Open offices have pros and cons when it comes to productivity. Learn their upsides and drawbacks and how to maintain productivity in an open office plan.

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10 Ways to Track Trends on Social Media
By Julie Thompson | November 20, 2023

When you understand social media trends, you can adjust your business’ marketing strategy and boost your success. Here is what you should know.

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How to Save Thousands of Dollars With the Employee Retention Credit
By Lauren Kubiak | November 16, 2023

Under the legislation, eligible employers can claim a refundable tax credit that is equal to 70 percent of the qualified wages they pay employees.

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CareCloud EHR Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | November 16, 2023

CareCloud is a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-use electronic health record (EHR) system with a modern user interface and an optional integrated practice management system. It has no startup costs...