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Small Business Hiring Tips: Best Ways to Recruit Employees
By Evyatar Sagie | January 07, 2026
The right employees can take your business to heights you never imagined.
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How to Support Employees With a Return-to-Work Agreement After Rehab
By Skye Schooley | January 07, 2026
If an employee struggles with substance abuse in the workplace, they may want to seek treatment. Here's how to support them when they're ready to return to work.
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Restaurant Accounting: How It’s Different From Other Industries & Best Practices
By Dock David Treece | January 07, 2026
Restaurants have unique accounting needs and quirks. Here's a look at what sets restaurant accounting apart.
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Tethering vs. Hotspots: What’s Better for Your Business?
By Mark Fairlie | January 07, 2026
Staying connected is important for all businesses. Tethering and hotspots make the internet available wherever your workers might be. Here's how to determine which is best for your needs.
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What Is Domain Registration and How to Do It?
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 07, 2026
Setting up a business website often requires obtaining a domain name. This step-by-step guide offers everything you need to know about domain registration — including how to get a free year.
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6 Ways Yoga Can Improve Productivity at Work
By Chad Brooks | January 07, 2026
Don't think yoga is important in business? The benefits of yoga can increase productivity.
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Make It Memorable: Tips for Creating an Effective Brand Name
By Jennifer Dublino | January 07, 2026
Thoughtfully identifying your brand can help you start shaping an effective marketing strategy.
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20 Books That Will Make You Smarter
By Adam Uzialko | January 07, 2026
If you want to be more intelligent and thoughtful in both business and life, these insightful books are for you.
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What Is a Hard Money Loan?
By Simone Johnson | January 07, 2026
Hard money business loans offer quick access to capital and flexibility. Learn how securing this type of loan can impact your business.
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Purchasing a Copier? Here Are the Copier Features You Need
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 07, 2026
Although paper is no longer as relied upon in today's offices, businesses must still carefully consider the copier models and features they need.
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How to Increase Your Restaurant’s Profits in 2026
By Sean Peek | January 07, 2026
Master the art of profitable restaurant hospitality with these 16 strategies to elevate your customer loyalty and overall success.
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Are You Paying a Living Wage?
By Adam Uzialko | January 07, 2026
Employees who earn enough to get by can improve their performance and overall business.
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How Influencer Marketing Fraud Scams Businesses
By Julie Thompson | January 07, 2026
Before paying a social media influencer for posts, discover if they are who they say they are.
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Roth IRA Self-Employed Guide: What to Know About Roth IRAs
By Jennifer Dublino | January 07, 2026
A Roth IRA is one of the most crucial retirement savings tools self-employed professionals need in their arsenal.
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Paper vs. Electronic Medical Records
By Max Freedman | January 07, 2026
Although most medical practices have transitioned to electronic record-keeping, there's still a place for paper records.
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Why Businesses Are Still Sending Faxes in 2026
By Mark Fairlie | January 06, 2026
Find out why fax machines haven't gone the way of Filofaxes (yet).
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How to Write an Executive Summary in a Business Plan
By Jennifer Dublino | January 06, 2026
A compelling executive summary can help you win investor and lender interest and land more pitch opportunities.
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How to Keep Your Business Competitive
By Sean Peek | January 06, 2026
Learn how your business can stay ahead of the pack and monitor the competition.
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Employer Health Insurance: Average Employee Health Insurance Cost in 2026
By Max Freedman | January 06, 2026
Discover how employer-sponsored health insurance works, including current rates and what prices in 2025 mean for employers.
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Graphic Design Trends and Predictions for the Industry’s Future
By Sean Peek | January 06, 2026
Here are some recent graphic design trends and predictions your business should know.
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Grants For Felons, SBA Programs & More Funding Options
By Sean Peek | January 06, 2026
These grants can help formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.
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Best Free Text-to-Speech Software for 2026
By Mark Fairlie | January 06, 2026
Turn your notes, PDFs and even web pages into audio files with these free text-to-speech software titles.
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What to Do If You Can’t Get a Business Loan
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 06, 2026
There are some key steps you should take if your business needs an influx of cash and you can’t get a loan.
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7 Stats That Will Make You Rethink Your Document Management Strategy
By Mark Fairlie | January 06, 2026
How you manage documents affects your business's and customers' security and privacy.
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What It Means to Default on a Business Loan and What to Do Next
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 06, 2026
Learn the ramifications of defaulting on a loan and why you should be upfront with your lender about it.
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How to Host a Successful Q&A on Facebook Live
By Jennifer Dublino | January 05, 2026
Maximize customer engagement with a Facebook Live session.
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Grow Your Small Business by Outsourcing Business Processes
By Jennifer Dublino | January 05, 2026
Achieve greater efficiency and operational performance by outsourcing non-revenue-generating tasks to a trustworthy partner.
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How to Become a Full-Time Airbnb Entreprener
By Mark Fairlie | January 05, 2026
Turn your property into a profitable Airbnb rental with this step-by-step guide to launching and growing an Airbnb business.
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Time for Change: When to Rebrand and How to Begin the Process
By Julie Thompson | January 05, 2026
Thinking of rebranding your business? Learn when it’s time to rebrand and how to get started.
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What Are Cash Advances and How Do They Work?
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 05, 2026
Learn when to consider a cash advance and when it’s a bad idea.