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Importance of User Activity Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2023

Find out the advantages of tracking employees' device usage and the best monitoring software to use.

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Time to Expand? Tips for Opening Another Location
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023

Learn how to know when it's time to expand your business, and find out what you should do to begin the process.

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Tips to Motivate Your Employees
By Jennifer Post | November 06, 2023

Learn how to avoid employee turnover and burnout by inspiring your employees to make their goals while improving company culture.

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Ticket Management Best Practices: How to Effectively Manage Your Tickets
By Nicole Fallon | November 06, 2023

Learn how to manage your help desk tickets effectively with these ticket management system best practices.

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Business Domain Names: Everything You Need to Know
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023

Choosing the right domain name for your business significantly impacts your branding efforts. Here's how to choose the one for your business.

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In the Can: 5 Types of Presentations Every CEO Needs to Have
By Julie Thompson | November 06, 2023

CEOs must be able to speak for their companies at crucial junctions. Learn how to prepare an investor pitch, board meeting update, vision pitch and more.

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The Process for Terminating Employee Benefits
By Miranda Fraraccio | November 06, 2023

When an employee exits your company, their benefits must be terminated accurately. Here's how to end your ex-employee's benefits.

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Is a Subscription Website Right for Your Business?
By Jared Atchison | November 06, 2023

Subscription websites foster recurring revenue and deliver content to your customers. Learn the primary components and benefits of subscription websites.

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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement
By Sean Peek | November 06, 2023

Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.

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How to Create a Remote Help Desk for Your Business
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2023

Check out our six-step process to create an effective remote help desk for your business and see recommended software.

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What Is Secure Remote Access?
By Nicole Fallon | November 06, 2023

Secure remote access allows employees and IT personnel to safely connect to and manage another user's desktop from a different location.

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SBA Loan Forgiveness for PPP, EIDL and 7(a) Loans
By Jamie Johnson | November 06, 2023

Loan forgiveness can differ depending on whether you’re talking about PPP, EIDL or SBA 7(a) loans. Learn the differences between each of these types.

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5 Reasons Remote Teams Are More Engaged Than Office Workers
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

You might think in-office workers show more engagement than remote teams but that isn’t true. Here’s why virtual employees are often more productive.

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7 Questions to Ask Before Connecting With Your Audience on Social Media
By Rotem Gal | November 06, 2023

Audiences want an authentic connection with the companies they patronize. Create a better brand on social media by considering these seven factors.

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Popular Management Theories Decoded
By Bennett Conlin | November 06, 2023

What's the logic behind popular management theories? Discover the pros and cons of these theories in our detailed guide.

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PayPal Credit Card Processing: How to Accept Card Payments With PayPal
By Adam Uzialko | November 06, 2023

PayPal has affordable payment processing services and no long-term contracts. Learn how your company can accept credit and debit card payments with PayPal.

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Why Small Businesses Need Online Payment Apps
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2023

More and more customers prefer to purchase items using online payment apps. Here are the pros and cons of your business offering this method.

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One-Click Purchasing: How Click to Buy Is Revolutionizing E-Commerce
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | November 06, 2023

One-click purchasing allows customers to enter and save contact, shipping and payment information, making buying much easier and cart abandonment less likely.

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How to Calculate Night Shift Differential Pay
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023

Night shift differential pay applies to employees who don't typically work night shifts. Learn how to calculate and apply night shift differential pay.

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The 5 Most Important KPIs for Warehouses
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | November 06, 2023

Measuring the right metrics can help your business make informed decisions and maximize efficiency within its warehouse operations.

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What Is Retargeting and How Can It Boost Conversions?
By Adam Uzialko | November 06, 2023

Learn how your business can use retargeting to increase conversion rates by appealing to previously engaged customers.

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10 Core Functions of HR Software
By Laura Handrick | November 06, 2023

What core functions do HR departments handle? Find out whether keeping HR in-house or outsourcing is best for your business.

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Employment and Anti-Discrimination Laws in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2023

Follow these workplace anti-discrimination laws to keep your organization safe and compliant.

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Understanding and Utilizing Total Compensation Packages
By Patrick Proctor | November 06, 2023

Determining total employee compensation is critical to keeping employees happy and attracting top job candidates. Here is how to calculate it.

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What Does It Take to Be a Good People Manager?
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2023

People skills are one of the most important factors in defining a good manager. Learn how to develop your people management skills.

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Postcards vs. Letters: Which Is the Better Direct Mail Marketing Strategy?
By Kent Moon | November 06, 2023

Direct mail marketing can generate leads and diversify your marketing strategy. Learn the benefits of postcards and letters in direct mail marketing.

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What Is a Workers’ Comp Ghost Insurance Policy?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | November 03, 2023

Learn what a workers' comp ghost insurance policy is and how it can help your small business, if you meet the requirements.

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What Is Disciplinary Action?
By Sean Peek | November 03, 2023

Disciplinary action is a corrective measure in response to an employee's misconduct or poor performance. Learn how to create a disciplinary action policy.

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How to Build a Microsoft Document Management System
By Mark Fairlie | November 03, 2023

Discover how to build a customized Microsoft document management system for your business with the workflows, security and integrations you want.

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Management Theory of Robert Waterman
By Sean Peek | November 03, 2023

Thomas Peters and Robert Waterman's theory observations developed foundational points for successful organizations.