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You’ve Got Leads But Why Aren’t They Buying?
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2024

Understand why leads aren't turning into sales and how to turn potential customers into buyers.

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Is Your Small Business Achieving Profitable Growth?
By Emil Abedian | October 29, 2024

Small businesses must understand if their growth is profitable. Learn about the profitability-growth relationship and achieving profitable growth.

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TV Executive Ken Basin Explains Why Hollywood Imploded [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | October 29, 2024

The Business of Television author has a few ideas to rescue networks from their own bad decisions.

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The 7 Biggest Challenges of Starting a Business (and How to Overcome Them)
By Jennifer Dublino | October 25, 2024

Starting a business is a difficult endeavor. Learn the biggest challenges that come with entrepreneurship and how to overcome them and find success.

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Amazon Business Features Your Small Business Can Use
By Max Freedman | October 24, 2024

Amazon Business offers useful features your business can use to boost sales and revenue. Here's how to take full advantage of Amazon Business tools.

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Why You Should Develop a Relationship With a Business Lawyer
By Mark Fairlie | October 24, 2024

Business lawyers help with contracts, business structure, compliance, and legal risks. They save money by preventing costly mistakes before they happen.

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Business Debt: How Much Is Too Much to Carry?
By Jamie Johnson | October 23, 2024

To start your business, you’ll need money and sometimes borrowing funds is fine. Without proper management and care, though, debt can become problematic.

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How to Use YouTube to Build Community
By Sean Peek | October 23, 2024

YouTube can be a powerful way for your business to build a digital community. Here are tips on how to build your audience.

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How Email Personalization and Follow-Ups Can Boost Your Bottom Line
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 2024

Consumers want personalized shopping experiences. Here is how you can use email to increase customer loyalty and revenue.

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From Mall Madness to Sadness: Why Shopping Centers May Soon Be Obsolete
By Jamie Johnson | October 23, 2024

Find out how to keep your mall-based business alive and how to embrace e-commerce as shopping centers decline.

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To Infinity and Beyond: Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking
By Mark Fairlie | October 23, 2024

Your mindset can determine whether your company succeeds. Learn the benefits of embracing positive thinking.

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Brick-and-Mortar vs. E-Commerce Stores: How to Leverage the Best of Both
By Jennifer Dublino | October 23, 2024

Brick-and-mortar and e-commerce stores have compelling benefits. Learn to leverage the best aspects of both to create an excellent customer experience.

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What Is SUTA Tax? How Do You Calculate It?
By David Gargaro | October 23, 2024

The State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) is a required payroll tax employers must pay. Learn what SUTA taxes are and how to understand, set up and pay them.

Accounting
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11 Accounting Tips All Small Businesses Should Know
By Rashan Dixon | October 22, 2024

Even if accounting isn't your forte, it's important to understand accounting basics to run your business. Learn 11 tips for small business accounting.

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Times Are Changing: The Future of Performance Management Trends
By Skye Schooley | October 22, 2024

Learn about the direction performance management is heading and how the most effective trends can help manage your team.

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How Projection Mapping Is Changing the Ad World
By Sean Peek | October 22, 2024

Projection mapping can transform buildings into works of art and garner lots of attention. Here is how to use this marketing technique.

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Time-Zone Mania: How to Deal With Geodiversity
By Skye Schooley | October 22, 2024

Employing a global workforce can give your company advantages, but your business will also have to deal with the downsides of working across time zones.

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Top 11 Advertising Blogs You Must Follow Now
By Julie Thompson | October 22, 2024

Get business inspiration and tips from the best of the best in the ad world.

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How Virtual Reality Is Impacting the Ad Industry
By Sean Peek | October 21, 2024

Virtual and augmented reality are two forms of media that can impact how advertisers build relationships with customers. Here is what you need to know.

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Why Brand Ambassadors Could Be Your Best Marketing Strategy
By Jennifer Dublino | October 21, 2024

Having employees act as brand ambassadors is a low-cost way to increase your company's marketing reach and engagement significantly. Here's how to do it.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card as a Sole Proprietor
By Andrew Martins | October 21, 2024

Sole proprietors can use a business credit card to build credit, earn rewards and even out cash flow. Learn how to improve your chances of qualifying.

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The Best Business Uses of Microsoft Word
By Jennifer Post | October 18, 2024

Microsoft Word lets you share documents, create templates, and collaborate with your team. Learn about the other business uses for Microsoft Word.

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Craveworthy Brands CEO Takes a Bite Out of High Fast-Food Prices [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | October 18, 2024

An interview with Gregg Majewski

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Cox Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | October 17, 2024

Cox Communications is an internet service provider that serves businesses of all sizes in 17 states across the U.S. It has internet services for small, mid-sized and enterprise-sized organizations.

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Why You Should Advertise on Podcasts
By Jennifer Dublino | October 17, 2024

Podcast advertising can be a cost-effective marketing solution that earns listener trust. Learn why advertising on podcasts works and how to get started.

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A Coffee Connoisseur’s Guide to Pairing Tastes and Tasks
By Dan Ketchum | October 16, 2024

A curated selection of delectable beans and the office tasks they best accompany.

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RingCentral vs. Vonage: Business Phone System Comparison
By Nicole Fallon | October 16, 2024

RingCentral and Vonage are robust business phone systems. Learn how their features and pricing compare so you can choose the best option for your business.

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The Slinky Was Originally Designed for Navy Warships
By Ali Saleh | October 16, 2024

“A spring, a spring, a marvelous thing!”

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Don’t Let Politics Divide Your Workforce
By undefined | October 16, 2024

9 to 5 is for green, not red and blue.

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Robert Irvine’s Advice to Get Your Business Cooking
By Maya Afilalo | October 16, 2024

The Food Network host and Overcoming Impossible author shares his tips on scaling up with the right mindset.