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Alternative Lending: A Small Business Guide
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2025

Alternative lenders offer more flexible terms and faster approval and funding than traditional banks. Discover more about alternative loans.

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The Best PEO Service Providers of 2025
By Skye Schooley | May 21, 2025

Professional employer organization services can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn about the best PEOs available for your small business.

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The Best Email Marketing Services and Survey Software of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | May 21, 2025

Here are our picks for the best email marketing services in 2025, including for small business, large business, free, low-cost, overall and survey software.

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Splashtop for Business Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | May 21, 2025

Splashtop provides remote PC support solutions with fast connections and multiple levels of security.

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The Survival Guide to the Decline of Facebook’s Organic Reach
By Jolina Landicho | May 21, 2025

: Facebook has seen an organic reach drop recently. Learn about Facebook's algorithm changes, what it means for marketers and how to improve your reach.

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Financing Your Retail Store
By Julie Thompson | May 21, 2025

Most entrepreneurs turn to small business loans when seeking startup cash, but there are other ways to raise working capital for a store. Learn more here.

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monday.com Email Marketing Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | May 20, 2025

Monday.com is the ideal service for businesses seeking customizable email templates, workflow automation, calendars, views and helpful analytics tools that make it easy to track campaign requests and...

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How to Know an Investor Is Offering You a Good Deal
By Adam Uzialko | May 20, 2025

Before you sell equity, make sure the capital is well worth it. Here's how to spot a good investment deal.

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Understanding and Utilizing Total Compensation Packages
By Patrick Proctor | May 20, 2025

Determining total employee compensation is critical to keeping employees happy and attracting top job candidates. Here is how to calculate it.

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How to Calculate Loan Payments
By Mike Berner | May 20, 2025

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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Leading With Transparency Promotes Customer Loyalty
By Austin Mac Nab | May 20, 2025

Consumers value honesty, fairness, quality and service. Build buying confidence by showing your customers how trustworthy your brand is.

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CareCloud Medical Billing Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | May 19, 2025

CareCloud plugs your practice into a comprehensive platform for electronic health records (EHR), practice management and billing. This cloud-based software application works with nearly 40...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Statement of Shareholders’ Equity
By Donna Fuscaldo | May 19, 2025

A statement of shareholder equity can tell you if your business is doing well or if it's time to fine-tune some of your activities.

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How to Engage Your Email Subscribers More Efficiently
By Amanda Hoffman | May 19, 2025

Email marketing has a high ROI when done right. Learn how to engage your email subscribers to boost sales and increase marketing campaign effectiveness.

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The Best Business Insurance for Entrepreneurs in 2025
By Kimberlee Leonard | May 19, 2025

Our team of experts has compared the best business insurance providers for 2024. See up-to-date comparisons and reviews for the top-rated services.

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The Best Website Builders and Design Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | May 19, 2025

Your website is an important part of your business. Learn about the best website builders and design services on the market today.

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The Best Text Message Marketing Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | May 19, 2025

This guide explains how to choose a text message marketing service, as well as summaries and reviews of the best SMS marketing services of 2025.

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The Best Business Loan and Financing Options of 2025
By Mike Berner | May 16, 2025

Many small businesses need funding to get started. Learn about the different financing options to decide which would work best for your small business.

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Rippling PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | May 16, 2025

Rippling is a full-featured HR and PEO service provider ideal for growing businesses that need scalability. Learn about Rippling's PEO tools and pricing.

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Everything You Need to Know About Hiring Foreign Nationals
By Skye Schooley | May 16, 2025

Learn what a foreign national is, how to hire foreign workers and why you should consider hiring them.

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How Much Can a Bad Review Hurt Your Business?
By Jennifer Dublino | May 16, 2025

While businesses want positive reviews, a few bad ones may not always hurt you. Here is what you need to know about negative reviews.

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Business Domain Names: Everything You Need to Know
By Mark Fairlie | May 16, 2025

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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7 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Customer Service
By David Gargaro | May 16, 2025

Businesses use texting to support customer service strategies and boost customer satisfaction. Learn seven ways to use text messages for customer service.

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Common Conference Call Issues and Their Solutions
By Joshua Stowers | May 16, 2025

Unstable audio or video connections can make hosting a meeting difficult for any business. Here are the most common problems and their solutions.

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Employee Expense Reimbursement Guide
By Jennifer Dublino | May 16, 2025

Learn how to implement an employee expense reimbursement plan that clearly communicates protocols, navigates tax rules and keeps costs in check.

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How to Use Meta Business Suite: A Small Business Guide
By Nicole Fallon | May 16, 2025

Here’s how small businesses can set up and make the most of Meta Business Suite, including key features and best practices.

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Merchant One Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | May 16, 2025

Merchant One is a top credit card processor with an intuitive platform. Learn why Merchant One is the best credit card processor for flexible pricing.

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The Best POS Systems of 2025
By Quinn Springett | May 16, 2025

Before choosing a POS system, check out our reviews of the best picks for 2025.

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What Do Tax Professionals Cost and How Can They Help Your Business?
By Sally Herigstad | May 16, 2025

No matter what type of taxes you need help preparing, it's crucial to choose the right business tax consultant – and one whose prices fit into your budget.

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TriNet Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | May 16, 2025

TriNet offers extensive, industry-specific HR services, such as payroll, risk management and benefits administration. There is no minimum employee or long-term contract requirement to enroll in...