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Expanding Your Small Business’s Distribution Channels
By Sean Peek | January 23, 2026

To boost sales and brand awareness, you should consider expanding your distribution channels. Learn more about your options.

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Why Every Brand Should Have a YouTube Channel
By Ron Stefanski | January 23, 2026

YouTube can put your business in front of a global audience and build your brand. Learn why YouTube is necessary and how to succeed on the video platform.

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What Are Email Open Rates?
By Jennifer Post | January 23, 2026

You should pay close attention to your email open rates. Here is how to calculate your open rate and improve it.

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Customer Delight: The New Standard in Customer Service
By Sean Peek | January 23, 2026

To delight a customer is to provide the unexpected. Here are seven key principles to providing a delightful customer service experience.

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How to Create a Market Research Plan
By Max Freedman | January 23, 2026

Market research plans define an existing problem and/or outline an opportunity. From there, the marketing strategy is broken down task by task.

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How Much Does It Cost to Start an Online Business?
By Zac Johnson | January 23, 2026

While expenses to begin an online business vary, here are some common costs you can expect to see with your new venture.

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How to Get a License for Your Construction Company
By Sean Peek | January 23, 2026

Most states in the U.S. require contractors to have a license to work legally. Here’s how to successfully license your construction company.

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10 Tips for Choosing a Credit Card Processor for Your Construction Company
By Lori Fairbanks | January 23, 2026

Construction firms should choose ISO/MSP processors for large, varied payments and mobile POS systems to accept credit cards in the field and online.

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How to Cash In on Your Excess Inventory
By Bennett Conlin | January 23, 2026

Surplus stock is an opportunity to make some cash and get further exposure for your business.

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Spend Wisely: How to Get the Most Out of Your Business Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | January 23, 2026

Business credit cards help manage cash flow, build credit and offer rewards. Use them wisely by paying balances in full and monitoring employee spending.

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How to Become a Freelancer
By Arjun Kohli | January 23, 2026

If you’re looking for flexibility and autonomy in your work, consider becoming a freelancer by following these steps.

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5 Ideas to Boost Your Loyalty Program’s Success
By Mark Fairlie | January 23, 2026

Want to boost customer loyalty and retention for your business? Learn rewards program tactics to help you build a loyal customer base and drive more sales.

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What Is Bereavement Leave?
By Skye Schooley | January 22, 2026

Bereavement leave typically grants three to five paid days off for immediate family deaths, with policies varying by employer and no federal law requiring it.

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The Complete Guide to Accounts Payable Reporting
By Jamie Johnson | January 22, 2026

An accounts payable reporting process ensures accurate financial data and on-time bill payments. Learn about accounts payable reporting and report types.

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Assets in Business Accounting: Types & Determining Value
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Assets refer to resources that can be converted into cash. Learn how assets work, the various types of assets, how to determine an asset's value and more.

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What Is an Accounts Payable Process?
By Jamie Johnson | January 22, 2026

Set up an accounts payable process to ensure vendors are paid on time, reduce duplicate payments, and maintain accurate financial records for your business.

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How to File Employee Payroll Taxes
By David Gargaro | January 22, 2026

This guide to filing payroll taxes can help any business with employees manage their payroll and meet their tax obligations.

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9 Ways to Generate More (and Better) Sales Leads for Your Business
By Adam Uzialko | January 22, 2026

Sales leads are important to your business. Here is how you can generate more leads and manage them better by choosing the best CRM system for your needs.

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How to Grow Your Email List
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 22, 2026

Your email list's quality is a critical element in your email marketing campaign's success. Learn 25 ways to grow an email list and what mistakes to avoid.

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How to Identify a True Leader
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Follow these tips and tricks to make sure your next hire has the leadership skills you need on the team.

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Your Reputation Is Your Reality: How to Strengthen Your Company’s Public Image
By Jamie Johnson | January 22, 2026

Your brand reputation is important to your customers. Learn tips guaranteed to keep your reputation untarnished.

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How to Install Windows Patches With PowerShell for Free
By Mark Fairlie | January 22, 2026

Microsoft’s PowerShell is a free tool that you can use to run your Windows PC installs, but you need to learn how to make the most of it.

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The Best Way to Take Payments With Your iPhone
By Jennifer Dublino | January 22, 2026

You can accept iPhone payments with credit card readers from processing companies like Clover Go, Square Reader, PayPal Zettle, Helcim, Payanywhere, or SumUp.

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Remote PC Access — Is It Safe?
By Mark Fairlie | January 22, 2026

Connecting to any device over the internet, as you would through remote PC software, has risks. Follow these practices to access remote PCs securely.

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7 Marketing Lessons From the Video Game Industry You Should Know
By Jared Atchison | January 22, 2026

Adapting techniques from the gaming world can help you do business better. Learn how the video game industry's practices can boost your marketing.

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9 Ways to Build a Positive Sales Culture
By Megan Totka | January 22, 2026

A successful sales team is the lifeblood of your company. Learn how to develop a healthy, positive sales culture that fosters success for your business.

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Want to Boost Productivity? Start by Cleaning Your Office
By Julie Thompson | January 22, 2026

You can get more done if you keep your space tidy. Here are several regular practices that can make you work more effectively.

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The Best PayPal Alternatives
By Anna Baluch | January 22, 2026

Top PayPal alternatives include Stripe for e-commerce, Square for POS, Authorize.Net for multi-channel payments, Shopify Payments, and Braintree by PayPal.

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What Is a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 22, 2026

Pharmaceutical wholesalers purchase medications directly from manufacturers and then sell the medications to pharmacies.

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Private Labeling: How It Works, Advantages & Disadvantages
By Stella Morrison | January 22, 2026

You don’t always need to build your own network to create a supply chain for your product. Here are some of the pros and cons of private labeling.