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Guide to Employee Bonuses
By David Gargaro | September 10, 2025

Employee bonuses are any compensation paid in excess of an employee's base salary or hourly wage. Learn how to structure and implement employee bonuses.

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What is a Reasonable PTO Policy?
By Kiely Kuligowski | September 10, 2025

A business's paid time off (PTO) policy outlines employee time off regulations. Learn the three types of PTO policies and PTO policy best practices.

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Why Small Businesses Need a Social Media Presence
By Sean Peek | September 10, 2025

Social media helps small businesses boost visibility, engage customers, drive traffic and build brand loyalty on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and X.

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Text Message Laws Every Business Needs to Follow
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | September 10, 2025

Learn the key regulations governing SMS marketing, the penalties for noncompliance and how to keep your campaigns both effective and legal.

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Epos Now Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 10, 2025

Epos Now is a top point-of-sale (POS) system known for excellent integrations. Learn about Epos Now's features, limitations, pricing, support and more.

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The Best Business Loan and Financing Options of 2025
By Mike Berner | September 10, 2025

Biz2Credit, Fundbox, SBG Funding connect small businesses with lenders offering term loans, lines of credit and invoice financing.

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DrChrono Medical Billing Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | September 09, 2025

The DrChrono suite of electronic health record and medical billing software is simple to use for front-office staff and physicians. It offers a hybrid plan for new practices that are just ramping up.

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When Does Your Business Credit Score Matter?
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 09, 2025

Your business credit score is related to but separate from your personal credit score. Learn what a business credit score is and why it matters.

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Best Online Legal Services of 2025
By Max Freedman | September 09, 2025

Rocket Lawyer, LegalZoom and Tailor Brands streamline compliance via legal documents, business registration and registered agent services.

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The Best Website Builders and Design Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | September 09, 2025

Wix, Squarespace and Shopify are leading website builders, providing drag-and-drop interfaces, customizable templates and e-commerce capabilities.

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The Best Employee Scheduling Software
By Andrew Martins | September 09, 2025

Connecteam, When I Work, and Homebase provide employee scheduling software with shift planning, time tracking and team communication tools.

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The Best Merchant Account Services
By Jennifer Dublino | September 09, 2025

The best merchant account services include Square, Helcim and Stax. They offer flexible payment processing, low fees and integrations to boost your sales.

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The Best Document Management Software of 2025
By Adam Uzialko | September 09, 2025

Top document management software includes M-Files, DocuWare and Revver — offering secure storage, workflow automation and easy document retrieval.

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Entrepreneurs, Take Note: 9 Trends in Online Purchasing Habits
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2025

E-commerce stores must stay on top of consumer shopping behavior. Learn about consumer trends and how to attract online customers via e-commerce platforms.

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How to Boost Customer Retention
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2025

Keeping your existing customers keeps costs down while helping your company grow. Learn how to make customers happy enough to keep doing business with you.

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Strategies for Building Brand Trust Through Video
By Joe Forte | September 08, 2025

Video marketing brings brand exposure while building trust with customers. Learn five strategies for building brand trust and customer loyalty with video.

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How to Host a Successful Q&A on Facebook Live
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2025

Facebook Live is an effective way to reach customers. Learn how to utilize Facebook Live Q&As to connect with customers, answer questions and drive sales.

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What Is Meta Pay? A Complete Guide to Meta’s Payment Platform
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 08, 2025

Meta Pay lets businesses accept secure, fee-free payments across Meta’s platforms, making social selling easier with simple setup and purchase protection.

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Grow Your Small Business by Outsourcing Business Processes
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2025

Outsourcing certain tasks can help you save money you'd otherwise spend on non-revenue-producing employees. Here's how and what to outsource.

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How to Become a Full-Time Airbnb Entreprener
By Mark Fairlie | September 08, 2025

Airbnb has revolutionized rentals, giving entrepreneurs a way to earn. Learn how to start and grow a successful Airbnb business with this guide.

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Not Just a Game: Legal Considerations for Social Media Contests and Sweepstakes
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2025

Contests and sweepstakes can be an engaging part of your social media marketing strategy. However, you must understand the laws governing their usage.

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Bookkeeper vs. Accountant: What the Differences Are & Why You Need Both
By Dachondra Cason | September 08, 2025

Understanding the distinction between accountants and bookkeepers can save your business a lot of money.

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How to Use SMS Messaging for Your Business
By David Gargaro | September 08, 2025

Use SMS messaging in text message marketing campaigns to reach customers on their mobile devices. Learn the types of SMS messages and how to use them.

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Online vs In-Store Shopping: What’s Changed in 2025
By Jennifer Dublino | September 03, 2025

E-commerce offers convenience and scale, while in-store shopping provides sensory experiences and personal service; many businesses thrive using both.

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Dialpad Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | September 03, 2025

Dialpad offers voice calling, video conferencing and text messaging. This flexibility helps small businesses connect with clients in ways that work best for both customers and businesses.

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Best Free Text-to-Speech Software for 2025
By Mark Fairlie | September 03, 2025

You don't need to invest in expensive text-to-speech software to create voice files. Here are our four top text-to-speech software apps and their features.

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Despite Labor Shortages, New Graduates Face 90% Rejection Rate in Job Hunt
By Ryan McGonagill | September 02, 2025

Business.com interns applied to 300+ jobs but got no offers; many applications were ignored. In-office roles got more interest than remote ones.

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FileHold Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | September 02, 2025

FileHold Express is a document management software application designed for small businesses. It provides essential features businesses need to digitize documents and to organize large volumes of...

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Millennials’ Buying Behavior: Experiences Over Goods
By Jennifer Dublino | September 02, 2025

Learn millennial buying habits and financial realities, and see marketing strategies to connect with this influential demographic and earn their business.

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RemotePC Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | September 02, 2025

RemotePC is an access solution that allows you to control your computer through the internet with just about any device. It is compatible with Apple and Android devices as well as both PCs and Macs.