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Starting a Business From Home: The Ultimate Checklist

By Julie Thompson | July 16, 2026

Starting a business requires an organized approach to administrative, legal and practical tasks. Follow this checklist to start a business from home.

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Squarespace Review and Pricing

By Jeremy Bender | July 16, 2026

Squarespace is a powerful, AI-powered website builder great for e-commerce. See our full review of features, pricing and limitations.

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How to Make Your CRM Your Company’s Most Flexible Tool

By Mark Fairlie | July 16, 2026

Learn how to choose and implement flexible CRM software for your small business and which systems might work best for your company.

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Month-End Close Checklist for Growing Small Businesses

By Adam Uzialko | July 16, 2026

Learn the eight steps of a month-end close, how to fix common bottlenecks and how to build a close calendar your team will follow.

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Hiring Process Timeline Best Practices

By Alison Grillo | July 16, 2026

How long should your hiring process take? Find out how long each step of your recruiting process should be and learn tips for speeding it up.

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How to Calculate Loan Payments

By Mike Berner | July 16, 2026

When considering accepting a business loan, it's important to develop a repayment plan. Learn about the calculation formula, amortization and more.

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10 QuickBooks Alternatives to Consider

By Jamie Johnson | July 16, 2026

Looking for QuickBooks alternatives? Compare top accounting software options like FreshBooks, Xero, Zoho Books and more to find the best fit for your business.

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FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks Comparison

By Mike Berner | July 16, 2026

FreshBooks and QuickBooks are two of the best accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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How to Draft an Email Newsletter

By Rachelle Gordon | July 16, 2026

Your business's email newsletter can nurture leads and add value to your brand. Learn how to draft an email newsletter as part of your marketing plan

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Email Marketing Best Practices: How to Avoid Creating an Annoying Campaign

By Andrew Martins | July 16, 2026

Email marketing campaigns can do more harm than good. Learn 10 best practices for email marketing to ensure effectiveness and better customer responses.

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10 Reasons Every Entrepreneur Needs a Branded Email Address

By Sean Peek | July 16, 2026

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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The Survival Guide to the Decline of Facebook’s Organic Reach

By Jolina Landicho | July 16, 2026

Changes to Facebook’s algorithm may have decreased organic reach, but there are techniques social media marketers can use to improve visibility and engagement.

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18 Small Business Grants for Minorities

By Adam Uzialko | July 16, 2026

Business grants help provide free funding to minority business owners. Check out the most updated list of minority business and how to apply.

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Complete Guide to Understanding the Sales Funnel

By David Gargaro | July 16, 2026

A sales funnel is the step-by-step process that a prospect follows to become your customer.

Review

Pipedrive Review and Pricing

By Mark Fairlie | July 16, 2026

Business.com’s review of Pipedrive shows why it is our choice as the best CRM for sales automation. Read the review and learn more about its pros and cons.

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How to Build a Rolling Cash Flow Forecast for Your Small Business

By Adam Uzialko | July 16, 2026

Learn how to build a rolling cash flow forecast that shows you shortfalls weeks early, while you still have time to act.

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What Is a Criminal Background Check?

By Patrick Proctor | July 16, 2026

This guide introduces the concept of criminal background checks and why employers might use one when recruiting and hiring new employees.

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Why You Should Tell Your Employees You’re Monitoring Them

By Kiely Kuligowski | July 16, 2026

Employee monitoring can backfire if you hide it from your workers. Learn the reasons why you should tell your employees you're monitoring them.

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11 Ways to Successfully Onboard Your New Hires

By Dennis O’Keefe | July 15, 2026

Onboarding will help employees learn the necessary job skills and behaviors to become productive team members as quickly as possible.

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From Mall Madness to Sadness: Why Shopping Centers May Soon Be Obsolete

By Jamie Johnson | July 15, 2026

Find out how to keep your mall-based business alive and how to embrace e-commerce as shopping centers decline.

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How to Create a Business Profile on LinkedIn

By Mark Fairlie | July 15, 2026

Learn how to create a LinkedIn company page, improve search visibility and use LinkedIn tools to attract customers, employees and business partners.

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How to Use SMS Messaging for Your Business

By David Gargaro | July 15, 2026

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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Free Small Business Budget Template and How to Create Your Startup’s Budget

By Jamie Johnson | July 15, 2026

Need a free business budget template download? Get it here and learn how to use it to track your monthly and annual business revenue and expenses.

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A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Chart of Accounts Setup

By Adam Uzialko | July 15, 2026

Learn how to build a chart of accounts that gives you clean books, useful reports and an easier tax season.

Review

The Hartford Review

By Max Freedman | July 15, 2026

Every business needs insurance and The Hartford offers a wide range of products, many available online. Business.com reviews its policies and customer service.

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Squarespace vs. Wix: Which Website Builder Is Better?

By Jeremy Bender | July 15, 2026

Wix and Squarespace both offer powerful, intuitive website builders. Business.com compares them to find which works best for your small or midsize business.

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Campaigner Email Marketing Review and Pricing

By Nicole Fallon | July 15, 2026

Our Campaigner review examines pricing, automation, personalization, reporting, SMS marketing and customer support to help you decide whether this feature-rich email marketing platform is right for...

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Best Restaurant POS Systems in 2026

By Quinn Springett | July 14, 2026

Toast, Lightspeed, and TouchBistro provide restaurant POS systems with order management, inventory tracking and customer loyalty programs.

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Asset Management for Your Construction Firm: 8 Tips for Success

By Mark Fairlie | July 14, 2026

Learn valuable tips for managing assets for your construction business.

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Why Personal Branding Is Crucial for Any Industry

By Jennifer Dublino | July 14, 2026

Entrepreneurs who communicate their expertise and vision are creating a personal brand. Learn how personal branding can help your sales and operations.

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