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What Is Credit Card Processing? The Complete Guide to Credit Card Payments
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Businesses accept credit cards to increase customer satisfaction and boost the bottom line. Learn everything you need to know about credit card processing.

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Is a Four-Day Workweek Right for Your Business?
By Ali Saleh | April 04, 2024

It sounds extreme, but research is backing the four-day workweek.

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What Services Can a PEO Provide for Your Small Business?
By Joshua Stowers | April 04, 2024

What services do PEOs typically offer, and how do they compare to handling them in-house? Learn about PEO HR and PEO health insurance.

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Guide to Merchant Accounts
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

If your company wants to accept credit cards, you should know all about merchant accounts and payment facilitators. Here are the essentials.

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Guide to Credit Card Processing Fees
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Most businesses must accept credit cards to succeed. Learn about the rates and fees involved with processing card transactions and how to negotiate fees.

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AlphaStaff PEO Review
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

AlphaStaff is a comprehensive, flexible PEO that lets businesses customize services for their needs. Learn why AlphaStaff is the best PEO for franchises.

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White Lotus Teaches Managers How Not to Deal With Problem Customers
By Dan Ketchum | April 01, 2024

A White Lotus guide to customer service

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Time for Change: When to Rebrand and How to Begin the Process
By Julie Thompson | April 01, 2024

Businesses rebrand for various reasons, including growth and new market outreach. Learn how to begin rebranding and what rebranding mistakes to avoid.

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What Are Multiline Phone Systems?
By Mark Fairlie | March 28, 2024

Learn how to improve communications and optimize your entire business with a phone system capable of handling multiple calls simultaneously.

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How Telematics Can Improve Worksite Productivity
By Mark Fairlie | March 25, 2024

See how telematic systems help you keep track of your fleet and machinery, allowing you to plan a safer, more efficient worksite.

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How to Handle a Bad Hire
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2024

Bad hires can cost thousands in lost productivity, morale damage and turnover. Common causes include rushed decisions, poor screening and bad culture fit.

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What is a Holacracy? The Holacratic Workplace
By Genia Stevens | March 22, 2024

In a holacratic workplace, there's no traditional leadership hierarchy; team members assume multiple roles. Learn if holacracy is right for your business.

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How to Hire and Staff for Your Business
By Chad Brooks | March 18, 2024

Learn strategies and techniques for hiring employees as you build up a staff for your small business.

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What Is a POS System? (And Other Common Questions Answered)
By Skye Schooley | March 12, 2024

You've been told you need a POS system, but how does one work, how can it benefit your business, and what are its advantages over a cash register?

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How to Effectively Implement Employee Monitoring Software
By Aigerim Berzinya | March 12, 2024

Employee monitoring software, when used in a transparent manner, can help your business. Learn how to implement it properly.

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What Are Payroll Liabilities?
By Julie Thompson | March 12, 2024

Payroll liabilities are payroll-related fees your company owes. Learn payroll liability types, how they differ from payroll expenses, and how to pay them.

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What Is a Hard Money Loan?
By Simone Johnson | March 06, 2024

Hard money loans make sense for businesses that need fast capital or can't access other financing, but a payback plan is key for this type of lending.

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Business Loan Terms You Should Know
By Simone Johnson | March 06, 2024

When seeking a business loan for your small business, it's important to understand the terms banks use. Learn the most important business loan terms.

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Top Small Business Grants
By Simone Johnson | March 06, 2024

Small business grants are basically free money from federal, state or privately funded programs. Learn about small business grants and how to apply.

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HR, What’s It Good For?
By Steven Rogelberg | February 16, 2024

Absolutely Everything!

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Master of Change Author Brad Stulberg Wants You to Learn “Rugged Flexibility”
By Carolyn Neuhausen | February 14, 2024

Stulberg explains how entrepreneurs can overcome life’s inevitable setbacks.

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Supporting Bereaved Employees
By Ben Baran | February 14, 2024

Remember CARE

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Prevent Unethical Choices by Asking Yourself These 9 Questions
By Steven Rogelberg | February 14, 2024

Listen to your conscience and these helpful hints.

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Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah Wants You to Make Big Bets (Full Q&A)
By Tess Barker | February 14, 2024

How to turn ambitious plans into measurable results

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How Yule Want to Close the Office for a Week Off
By Jake Wengroff | February 14, 2024

To fully relax and recharge for your week off, let’s make a list and check it twice.

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In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder Serves Up ‘Slow-Growth Philosophy’ (Full Q&A)
By Rob Gabriele | February 14, 2024

She took over the company at 27 and “Double-Doubled” its success.

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“Little Business Books” Will Prep Your Kindergartner for the GMAT
By Dan Ketchum | February 14, 2024

Economic treatises for the CEO of the playground.

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Companywide Ketamine Retreats Are Silicon Valley’s Latest Perk
By Dan Ketchum | February 14, 2024

Giving new meaning to “work trip.”

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Physical Height Is a “Complex” Hiring Bias
By Ali Saleh | February 14, 2024

Don’t let your shorter workers get the short end of the stick.

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How to Fast-Track Productivity for New Hires
By Ben Baran | February 14, 2024

Onboarding … on schedule.