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Have conditions improved in the workplace for nonbinary professionals?
By Ryan McGonagill | May 17, 2024

Resumes with they/them pronouns are 8% less likely to be a "good fit," with 72% of nonbinary job-seekers fearing negative impact from revealing their identity.

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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

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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...

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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.

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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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The Hidden Ways Gender Bias Can Sabotage Recruitment
By Skye Schooley | April 22, 2024

Learn what gender bias looks like and how to avoid it in your hiring process.

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3 Famous Restaurants and Bars That Weren’t Supposed to Be
By Ali Saleh | April 19, 2024

An unexpected origin story adds character.

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Podcaster Jannese Torres Wants to “Level Up Your Dinero”
By Antonio Ferme | April 19, 2024

Our full Q&A with the author of Financially Lit!

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Projects Watches Dials Into What Makes Gen Z Tick (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | April 19, 2024

An interview with creative director Connor Hudson

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11 Tools for Tracking Your Remote Staff’s Productivity
By Skye Schooley | April 19, 2024

Need to keep a better eye on worker productivity? Here are five tools to tighten your employee tracking.

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4 Ways an Ergonomic Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity
By Julie Thompson | April 19, 2024

Learn how workplace ergonomics can increase productivity and employee happiness.

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How to Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | April 19, 2024

Learn the importance of mobile-friendly websites and how to make sure your site functions well on mobile devices.

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11 Powerful Reasons to Invest in CRM Software
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024

Discover the 11 ways that CRM software makes customers stay with you longer, turn more inquiries into orders and help sales and marketing work together.

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What Is Lead Scoring?
By Julie Thompson | April 18, 2024

When you rank leads using lead scoring, you can better determine conversion point thresholds and increase sales efficiency. Learn how to score leads.

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How to Make Your CRM Your Company’s Most Flexible Tool
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024

Learn how to choose and implement flexible CRM software for your small business and which systems might work best for your company.

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CRM Adoption, Market Size, and Usage
By Chad Brooks | April 18, 2024
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HR Management Systems Market Report for Small Businesses
By Chad Brooks | April 18, 2024

50% of SMBs use HR software like ADP, but many still rely on manual tools. HR tools improve efficiency, compliance, and retention, but cost is a barrier.

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Open for Business: 5 Options for Setting Up an Online Store
By Jennifer Dublino | April 18, 2024

There are various ways to open an e-commerce store and start selling online. Learn your online store options and their pros and cons.

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Zoho CRM Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024

Zoho CRM is an intuitive platform with features that help businesses struggling with the challenges of expansion. Learn about Zoho's features and pricing.

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How Social Selling Can Improve Your Sales Process
By Julie Thompson | April 18, 2024

Learn how connecting with prospects on social media can improve your lead-generation efforts.

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15 Retail Marketing Strategies to Better Market Your Store
By Sean Peek | April 11, 2024

Learn the 4 Ps of marketing and see top strategies and platforms for retailers.

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How to Start Budget Planning for Your Business
By Sean Peek | April 11, 2024

Business owners need budgets to help them manage money and meet financial goals. Learn how and why to start budget planning for your business.

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PEO Software: How to Choose the Best One for Your Business
By Joshua Stowers | April 10, 2024

Choosing the best PEO software means understanding the HR functions PEOs provide your small business. Learn about the best PEOs and what they offer.