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Emojis at Work: Should You Use Emojis in Business Communications?
By Sean Peek | July 11, 2025

Here’s how emojis add emotion to conversations, creating richer and more meaningful conversations by clarifying the tone of the written conversation.

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How to Save Thousands of Dollars With the Employee Retention Credit
By Lauren Kubiak | July 11, 2025

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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10 Ways to Empower Your Employees
By Skye Schooley | July 11, 2025

If you're looking for new ways to empower your employees, here are some essential tips to get you started.

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Back to Black: How to Combat a Decline in Sales
By Jennifer Post | July 11, 2025

How do you combat declines in sales when the economy is to blame? See how one business turned its sales around in two years.

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Should You Hire Experienced Workers or Recent College Graduates?
By Miranda Fraraccio | July 11, 2025

Why might hiring a recent college graduate be a better choice for your business than a seasoned professional? Here's a closer look at the options.

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How Much Does Customer Service Training Cost?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 10, 2025

Customer service can make or break a company's success. Learn the costs and types of customer service training and how training can benefit your business.

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FMLA Small Business Guide: Do All Businesses Have to Allow FMLA Regardless of Size?
By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2025

See how the Family and Medical Leave Act applies to your business and what you need to do to comply with its regulations.

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Drunk on Money? Why Celebrities Are Investing in Alcohol Brands
By Nicole Fallon | July 10, 2025

More celebrities are investing in alcohol brands than ever before. Here's why – and what you can learn.

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Would You Make It on Shark Tank? The Importance of Scalable Business Models
By Jamie Johnson | July 09, 2025

Scalability is a crucial factor in business growth and success. Learn the components of a scalable company and how to scale your business.

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GoTo Contact Center Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 09, 2025

GoTo Contact Center is top for small businesses with its user-friendly, omnichannel support on a budget, but lacks AI features and extensive integrations.

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Pros & Cons of 9-5 Workdays and Alternative Schedules to Consider
By Miranda Fraraccio | July 09, 2025

While a 9-to-5 workday used to be standard, today's freelancing and remote work trends are causing a shift. Learn the pros and cons of working 9 to 5.

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How to Create an Employee Benefit Plan & Which Benefits to Offer
By Skye Schooley | June 30, 2025

Offering employee benefits is necessary in today's competitive job market. Discover which employee benefits your business should provide.

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About Us Page: Why Your Business Needs an ‘About’ Page
By Jennifer Dublino | June 30, 2025

Your website's About page is a marketing powerhouse that helps visitors get to know your brand. Learn best practices for creating an effective About page.

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QuickBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2025

QuickBooks and Xero are two of the most popular accounting software choices for small businesses. Here is how they compare.

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FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks Comparison
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2025

FreshBooks and QuickBooks are two of the best accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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QuickBooks Online Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2025

QuickBooks Online is an excellent small business accounting package. Learn about QuickBooks Online's features, like automation, security and integrations.

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What is business.com+? Everything You Need to Know About Our Exclusive Membership Program
By Shari Weiss | June 26, 2025

The business.com+ membership program takes the pain out of choosing new business services by providing dedicated advisors and unbeatable deals. Learn more.

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Business Scams 101: Common Schemes and How to Avoid Them
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025

Scams like phishing and business identity theft are rising fast, with businesses losing billions. Protect your company by training staff and securing data.

Review
Time Doctor Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

Time Doctor boosts productivity by 22% with features like task tracking, distraction alerts, and screen recording but lacks phone support and GPS tracking.

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Plooto Review
By Mike Berner | June 26, 2025

Plooto excels in payment automation with a 150,000-vendor network, but lacks full accounting features, a mobile app, and has limited integrations.

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BusinessLoans.com Review
By Mike Berner | June 26, 2025

BusinessLoans.com is a marketplace, not a lender, offering loans from $10K to $3M. Rates start at 9%, but funding can be slower than competitors.

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The Best HR Software for Restaurants
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

Top HR software for restaurants: Gusto excels in payroll, TriNet is ideal for new eateries, BambooHR shines in onboarding, Paycor offers great analytics, Rippling is user-friendly.

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Job-seekers With Nonbinary Gender Pronouns on Their Resumes Are Less Likely To Be Contacted by Employers
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025

Nonbinary job seekers face bias as resumes with they/them pronouns get less interest from employers, despite most being Equal Opportunity Employers.

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Despite Increasing Demand, Amazon Drivers Say They’re Happier Than Other Gig Workers
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025

Amazon drivers are the happiest among gig workers, with 76% satisfied with pay and 59% with workload, while Grubhub drivers are least satisfied.

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The State of Workplace Theft in 2025
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025

67% of employees admit to workplace theft, with time theft being the most common. Managers are twice as likely to steal money compared to non-managers.

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TriNet vs. ADP Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

TriNet is best for industry-specific HR support, while ADP excels with comprehensive features and flexible add-ons, offering robust payroll and benefits.

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Rippling vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

Rippling offers customizable HR, payroll, and IT tools for scaling businesses, while Gusto provides straightforward payroll for small teams under 50 employees.

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DocuPhase Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | June 26, 2025

DocuPhase streamlines document management with AI-powered indexing, 90% OCR accuracy, and ERP integrations. Pricing starts around $11,000 yearly for 5 users.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the United States: An Examination of 680 DEI Statements in 2022
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025

Business.com research shows 56% of companies underrepresent women and 47% underrepresent people of color, with senior leadership gaps even more pronounced.