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Never Giving Up: 9 Successful Entrepreneurs Who Failed at Least Once 
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Learn how some of the most successful entrepreneurs bounced back from rejection – and how you can too.

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All Talk, No Action? A 6-Step Guide to Make Change Happen Within Your Organization
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Making changes in a company isn't easy, especially for non-managers, but anyone can make a difference. Take these steps to encourage meaningful change.

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The Psychology of Choice: How Your Business Can Leverage Customer Decision-Making
By Jamie Johnson | February 21, 2023

The psychology of choice means the more options we have, the less likely we are to make a decision. Learn how to use this to your business's advantage.

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Old Dog, New Tricks: Is It Too Late for a Career Change?
By Suzanne Lucas | February 21, 2023

Is it too late to change careers? The answer is maybe. Learn what it takes to successfully navigate onto a new career path.

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Better Than Coffee: 10 Podcasts That Will Inspire Your Mornings
By Jamie Johnson | February 21, 2023

Here are the best podcasts that business owners should listen to for daily inspiration and entrepreneurial advice.

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Make ‘Em Smile: What Drives Successful Customer Satisfaction?
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

What do consumers want in their experience with companies? This is how your business can ensure great customer service.

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11 Types of Courses That Prepare You for the Future of Business
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Whether your business knowledge is beginner or advanced, these professional development resources will take your expertise to greater heights.

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Is It Time to Shift to the Holacratic Workplace?
By Genia Stevens | February 21, 2023

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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The 3 C’s of Effective Marketing
By Sammi Caramela | February 21, 2023

By considering the 3 C's of marketing, you'll better reach your intended audience and create more engaging marketing content.

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Small Business Blogging: 6 Reasons It Works and Tips for Execution
By Jennifer Post | February 21, 2023

Learn six reasons why you need to start a blog for your small business, and how to do it right.

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Can You Keep a Secret? The Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreements
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

Keep your secrets as secret as possible by requiring employees and other essential parties to sign non-disclosure agreements. Here's how they work.

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Learn by Example: 5 Successful Small Business Marketing Campaigns
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Marketing is especially important for small businesses that want to expand their reach. Learn how five businesses found success with impactful campaigns.

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Data Delirium: Why and How You Should Embrace Big Data
By Mark Fairlie | February 21, 2023

Your SMB may have survived without big data. However, big data isn't just about big business anymore. Learn how to use big data to grow sales and profits.

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Get Smart: What Is Business Intelligence, and Why Do You Need It?
By Julie Thompson | February 21, 2023

Business intelligence tools can help your small business decrease costs and operate more efficiently. Learn how you can use BI for data analysis.

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The Psychology of Organizational Change: How Neuroscience Can Help Leaders
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023

Recent studies in neuroscience and psychology can assist leaders in making organizational change.

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8 Things Most Small Businesses Don’t Know About Credit Card Payment Processing
By Jennifer Dublino | February 21, 2023

There are risks when your business handles sensitive payment data. Here are eight things most don't know about credit card processing.

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5 High-Quality and Low-Cost LMS Applications for Employee Skill Development
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023

The right learning management system (LMS) can strengthen employees and your company. Here are some LMS applications to consider.

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Industries That Take Full Advantage of the Subscription Business Model
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

See how specific industries have taken advantage of the subscription model. Learn subscription model benefits and tips for using it in your business.

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Business Domain Names: Everything You Need to Know
By Max Freedman | February 21, 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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How Well Do You Handle Change? The Benefits of Being Adaptable
By Julie Thompson | February 21, 2023

How well do you handle change? The benefits of being adaptable in the workplace are innumerable. See the advantages and get adaptability tips.

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5 Examples Where the Personal Touch Still Matters in Marketing
By Jennifer Dublino | February 21, 2023

Digital marketing can help you reach many people at once, but reaching out to individual customers or prospects with a personal touch can be effective.

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10 Tips for Choosing the Right Web Hosting Company
By Genia Stevens | February 21, 2023

Follow these tips to choose the right web host for your company website so that it's accessible and secure.

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Build Your List: How to Get People to Subscribe to Your Blog
By Jennifer Dublino | February 21, 2023

Getting people to subscribe to your blog moves them down the sales funnel toward becoming a customer. Learn how to increase your blog subscriber list.

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Back to Basics: 10 Offline Marketing Tactics That Still Work in Today’s Digital World
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Old-school advertising is still effective today. Here are 10 offline marketing strategies that work in the digital world.

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Keep It Simple: Why Businesses Need to ‘KISS’ More and How to Do It
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Learn how you can use the KISS principle in your business to improve relationships and make your team more creative at little cost.

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5 Ways Emotional Intelligence Predicts Your Success
By Blair Nicole Natasi | February 21, 2023

Learn the different ways high emotional intelligence can predict your success in the business world.

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6 Technical SEO Tips to Increase Website Traffic and Conversions
By Mark Fairlie | February 21, 2023

Organic search is the world's best free source of sales and leads. Mastering technical SEO can help you rank higher on the search terms you want to win.

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You Can Do It: How to Start a Business Without a Loan
By Donna Fuscaldo | February 21, 2023

Debt isn't the only way! Here are alternatives to getting a loan in order to start your business.

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7 Reasons Every Entrepreneur Needs a Branded Email Address
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Don't use personal or generic email addresses for your startup. Learn why you need a branded email address for your business communications.

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CIO vs. CMO: Who Owns What?
By Jennifer Dublino | February 21, 2023

When considering tech purchases for marketing functions, your company may have a conflict between the CIO and the CMO. Who should be in charge?