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RingCentral vs. 8×8: How Do They Compare?
By Nicole Fallon | September 27, 2024
RingCentral and 8x8 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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Stranger Things: A Strong Company Culture Bakes In Employee Trust, Dude
By Ali Saleh | September 16, 2024
Even though Argyle is spacey, his strong sense of camaraderie with another Surfer Boy Pizza worker saves the world.
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Hustle: Why Every Hiring Team Needs a Stanley Sugarman
By Ali Saleh | September 16, 2024
Netflix’s summer basketball flick Hustle was an instant favorite among viewers and critics — and offers a business lesson.
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Obama Speechwriter Terry Szuplat Wants to Change Your Next All-Hands Presentation [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | September 09, 2024
The author of Say It Well breaks down the art of persuasion for business leaders.
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Salary.com CEO Kent Plunkett’s Fair Pay Playbook [Full Q&A]
By Dawn Allcot | September 09, 2024
An interview with the author of Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity That Works
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Why Real Authenticity (Not the LinkedIn Version) Is “Messy” [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | August 22, 2024
Our interview with leadership coach and author Valerie Garcia
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Smart Rivals: How to Compete Against Tech Giants [Full Q&A]
By Tina Nazerian | August 16, 2024
An interview with Harvard Business School’s Feng Zhu and Bonnie Cao
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Advice for Choosing a Small Business Document Management System
By Skye Schooley | August 13, 2024
A document management system can enhance security, streamline workflows and increase productivity. Learn how to choose the best DMS for your business.
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Communicating Your Compensation Plan to Your Employees
By Kent Plunkett | August 12, 2024
An excerpt from Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity That Works
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 12, 2024
Social media marketing connects businesses with billions of users through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn to drive engagement and sales.
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Hyperefficient: Dr. Mithu Storoni Shares Productivity Brain Hacks
By Jane Meggitt | August 05, 2024
Our full Q&A with the author and neuroscience researcher.
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Cybercrime to Reach $23 Trillion By 2027: What Can We Do?
By Mark Fairlie | August 01, 2024
Cybercriminals won't ignore you because your business is small. Learn 20 ways to protect a company from a damaging data breach and how to respond to one.
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Bambee vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2024
If you're seeking HR software or a human resources outsourcing (HRO) partner, see how Bambee and Gusto compare when it comes to pricing, services and more.
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The Face of Your Brand: Product Label Design Tips to Help You Attract Customers
By Julie Thompson | June 26, 2024
Product packaging, including the materials used and the color palette, can give you a competitive edge. Follow these strategies to attract customers.
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Ambition Monster: Jennifer Romolini Talks C-Suite Burnout (Full Q&A)
By Rachel Brodsky | June 17, 2024
Former Condé Nast and Yahoo editor’s new memoir explores media-industry workaholism — and recovery from it.
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How Lonely Planet Navigated From Print Travel Guides to Award-Winning Social Media
By Tess Barker | May 21, 2024
A Q&A with Lonely Planet’s social media director Deepa Lakshmin
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Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey Talks Selling to Amazon and What Excites Him Now
By Tess Barker | May 20, 2024
Our full Q&A with the legendary former grocery chain CEO and author of The Whole Story
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Build Your List: How to Get People to Subscribe to Your Blog
By Jennifer Dublino | May 20, 2024
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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Have conditions improved in the workplace for nonbinary professionals?
By Ryan McGonagill | May 17, 2024
Resumes with they/them pronouns get 8% less likely to be considered a good fit, with 72% of nonbinary job-seekers fearing negative impact from their identity.
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What’s the Difference Between a Tough Boss and a Toxic One? (Full Q&A)
By Jane Meggitt | May 14, 2024
An interview with Toxic Leaders and Tough Bosses author Teresa A. Daniel
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How Pay Transparency Impacts Worker Retention and Compensation Equity
By Chad Brooks | May 07, 2024
37% of employees work for companies with pay transparency, which boosts retention and equity. Pay gaps persist, with transparency laws in 10 U.S. states.
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Fact or Fiction: Common Downfalls of Data Visualizations
By Sanket Shah | May 02, 2024
Visuals can tell a story and explain complex ideas, but they must be used effectively. Learn the five biggest downfalls of data visualization.
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Maximize Your “Uptime” With Tips From Google’s Productivity Expert (Full Q&A)
By Tina Nazerian | April 25, 2024
An interview with author Laura Mae Martin
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Less Than Half of Workers With Mental Health Conditions Disclose Them to Their Employers. Here’s Why.
By Lindsay Renner Schwartz, LCSW | April 25, 2024
Less than half of workers with mental health conditions disclose them to employers. 75% who do feel supported, but only 20% request accommodations.
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3 Famous Restaurants and Bars That Weren’t Supposed to Be
By Ali Saleh | April 19, 2024
An unexpected origin story adds character.
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Podcaster Jannese Torres Wants to “Level Up Your Dinero”
By Antonio Ferme | April 19, 2024
Our full Q&A with the author of Financially Lit!
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Projects Watches Dials Into What Makes Gen Z Tick (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | April 19, 2024
An interview with creative director Connor Hudson
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HR Management Systems Market Report for Small Businesses
By Chad Brooks | April 18, 2024
50% of SMBs use HR software like ADP, but many still rely on manual tools. HR tools improve efficiency, compliance, and retention, but cost is a barrier.
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Zoho CRM Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024
Zoho CRM is an intuitive platform with features that help businesses struggling with the challenges of expansion. Learn about Zoho's features and pricing.