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What’s the Difference Between a Tough Boss and a Toxic One? (Full Q&A)
By Jane Meggitt | May 14, 2024

An interview with Toxic Leaders and Tough Bosses author Teresa A. Daniel

Review
SimpleTexting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 13, 2024

SimpleTexting is a straightforward SMS service that connects you to your customers. It offers helpful tools, an easy-to-use dashboard and flexible plans.

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Why Small Business Owners Should Think About Taxes Year-Round
By Sean Peek | May 09, 2024

Learn how to tackle taxes more effectively and get bigger deductions by folding tax plans into your overall business strategy.

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14 Tools to Measure Employee Performance
By Sean Peek | May 08, 2024

Learn what employee performance measurement tools are, what their benefits are, and some of the top software to use in your business.

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Get Smart: What Is Business Intelligence, and Why Do You Need It?
By Julie Thompson | May 07, 2024

Business intelligence tools can help your small business decrease costs and operate more efficiently. Learn how you can use BI for data analysis.

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10 QuickBooks Alternatives to Consider
By Jamie Johnson | May 07, 2024

Here are 10 alternatives to QuickBooks that could be better for your business.

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6 Ways Yoga Can Improve Productivity at Work
By Chad Brooks | May 07, 2024

Incorporating yoga into the daily work routine increases productivity. Here is why regular yoga practice can help your business.

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Top Challenges of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Implementation
By Mark Fairlie | May 07, 2024

EHRs are a vital way to automate and streamline the healthcare process, but implementation can be challenging. Learn how to smooth the transition.

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37% of Employees Work for Companies With Pay Transparency. How Does This Practice Impact Worker Retention and Equity?
By Chad Brooks | May 07, 2024

37% of employees work for companies with pay transparency, which boosts retention and equity. Pay gaps persist, with transparency laws in 10 U.S. states.

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How to Grow an AdSense Empire
By Sean Peek | May 06, 2024

Google's AdSense program allows individuals and businesses to display Google ads on their websites. Learn how to make money from Google AdSense.

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PowerShell: Everything You Need to Know
By Sean Peek | May 03, 2024

What is PowerShell? Microsoft PowerShell is a powerful administrative tool that can help you automate tasks for your computer and network.

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A 6-Step Guide to Making a Change Within Your Organization
By Sean Peek | May 02, 2024

Making changes in a company isn't easy, especially for non-managers, but anyone can make a difference. Take these steps to encourage meaningful change.

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Fact or Fiction: Common Downfalls of Data Visualizations
By Sanket Shah | May 02, 2024

Visuals can tell a story and explain complex ideas, but they must be used effectively. Learn the five biggest downfalls of data visualization.

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Medical Billing Process Step by Step
By Max Freedman | May 01, 2024

The medical billing process can be complicated. Follow this step-by-step process to ensure you do it correctly.

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How to Encourage Employees to Take Pride in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | May 01, 2024

Learn how to create a work environment that will generate more employee engagement and productivity, whether your workers are in-office or remote.

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Need a Loan? Lending Trends That Affect Your Chances of Getting Funds
By Jennifer Dublino | May 01, 2024

From tighter lending criteria to the rise of payment processors, many changes are underway in small business lending.

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Types of Fast Business Loans
By Max Freedman | May 01, 2024

Find out which fast lending methods you can choose from when you need a business loan and what you need in order to apply.

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The Best HR Software: Key Differences Explained
By Skye Schooley | April 30, 2024

Learn which types of HR management software are on the market, how each one can benefit your business, and what the best HR management solutions are.

Review
Vonage Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | April 29, 2024

Vonage offers cloud-hosted VoIP phone systems for businesses of all sizes. Vonage Business Cloud is designed for smaller businesses, while Vonage Enterprise is for midsize and large businesses. Both...

Review
Dialpad Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

Dialpad offers voice calling, video conferencing and text messaging. This flexibility helps small businesses connect with clients in ways that work best for both customers and businesses.

Review
8×8 Phone System Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

What makes 8x8 one of the best phone systems for small businesses is that it is hosted in the cloud and easy to use, has an assortment of valuable features, is affordably priced, and provides...

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Review
GoTo Connect Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

GoTo Connect combines the power and reliability of Jive's cloud VoIP phone systems with GoTo Meeting's web, audio, and video conferencing into one simple, reliable, and flexible solution.

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Write Like a Pro: How AI Can Turbocharge Your Small Business Marketing
By Anthony Bratti | April 26, 2024

Learn practical ways small businesses can leverage AI to generate content for marketing purposes.

Review
Keap CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | April 25, 2024

Keap is a strong contact management software with robust marketing, sales and e-commerce tools built-in. The functionality and interface are top of the line, but it's not a lightweight solution, and...

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Maximize Your “Uptime” With Tips From Google’s Productivity Expert (Full Q&A)
By Tina Nazerian | April 25, 2024

An interview with author Laura Mae Martin

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Less Than Half of Workers With Mental Health Conditions Disclose Them to Their Employers. Here’s Why.
By Lindsay Renner Schwartz, LCSW | April 25, 2024

Less than half of workers with mental health conditions disclose them to employers. 75% who do feel supported, but only 20% request accommodations.

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Apple vs. Apple: 6 Trademark Cases and What You Should Learn From Them 
By Sean Peek | April 24, 2024

You could be committing trademark infringement without knowing it. Learn from these six trademark cases.

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Is a Line of Credit or a Term Loan Better For Your Business?
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 23, 2024

You need to know which type of loan is best for your small business's situation. Learn the difference between term loans and lines of credit.

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The Solopreneur’s Guide to Retirement Funds
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 23, 2024

How do self-employed people plan for retirement? Here are a few retirement plan options for the solopreneur.

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5 Ways Emotional Intelligence Predicts Your Success
By Blair Nicole Natasi | April 22, 2024

Learn the different ways high emotional intelligence can predict your success in the business world.