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Snail Mail Will Rescue Your Digital Campaigns From Tech Uncertainty
By Mark Fairlie | December 18, 2026
Postal mail is a great way to improve responsiveness from your digital marketing campaigns. Find out why it performs so well, even among elusive Gen Zers.
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How to Calculate Night Shift Differential Pay
By Max Freedman | September 18, 2026
Night shift differential pay applies to employees who don't typically work night shifts. Learn how to calculate and apply night shift differential pay.
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Nextiva vs. 8×8: Business Phone System Comparison
By Jessica Elliott | September 18, 2026
Should you choose Nextiva or 8x8 for your business phone system? Nextiva is user-friendly, but 8x8 offers global workforce support. Learn how they compare.
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Successful Entrepreneurs Who Failed at First — Lessons in Persistence
By Sean Peek | September 18, 2026
Learn how some of the most successful entrepreneurs bounced back from rejection — and how you can too, with expert-backed tips for dealing with failure.
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What’s the Difference Between Net Income and Profit?
By Sally Herigstad | September 18, 2026
Profit and net income are found on your company's income statement. Learn the difference between these financial terms and what they mean for your company.
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What Is a Merit Pay Increase?
By Mark Fairlie | September 18, 2026
Merit increases can help boost productivity and retain valuable employees, but you need to know the benefits and pitfalls of the policy.
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Why Are Small Businesses So Important? 10 Ways They Empower Communities
By Mark Fairlie | September 18, 2026
Small businesses employ 43.5% of America's workforce, generate local tax revenue, attract tourists, and support communities through charitable giving efforts.
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11 Essential Components of Excellent Customer Service
By Megan Totka | September 18, 2026
Looking to improve your company's customer service? Make sure everyone on your team follows these best practices.
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Managing Resources: ERP Industry Trends That Impact the Bottom Line
By Mark Fairlie | September 18, 2026
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) helps businesses drive quality by recording and storing real-time business performance data. Learn ERP trends to watch.
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What Your Business Can Learn From Peter Drucker
By Sean Peek | September 18, 2026
Discover Peter Drucker’s management theory and how concepts like MBO, decentralization and knowledge work can help your business stay focused and adaptable.
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Henry Mintzberg’s 10 Management Roles and Organizational Design
By Sean Peek | September 18, 2026
Mintzberg’s management theory breaks down how managers actually work. Learn his 10 roles, organizational structures and how to use them in your business.
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Management Theory of Michael Porter
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | September 18, 2026
Learn how Michael Porter’s management theory helps you analyze the competition, choose the right markets and build a stronger, more strategic business.
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The Management Theory of Max Weber
By Sean Peek | September 18, 2026
The management theory of Max Weber purports that bureaucracy, clear rules and set responsibilities often lead to more efficient businesses and organizations.
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Mary Parker Follett: Pioneering Management Theory & Modern Insights
By Sean Peek | September 18, 2026
The management theory of Mary Parker Follett recommends “powering with” and collaborating with your employees for better worker engagement and empowerment.
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Management Theory of Henry Gantt
By Max Freedman | September 18, 2026
Learn Henry Gantt’s management theory and how to use Gantt charts to plan projects, track progress and improve team alignment.
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Henri Fayol’s Administrative Management Theory Explained
By Sean Peek | September 18, 2026
Learn how Henri Fayol’s management theory shaped administrative principles still used by modern businesses. Explore all 14 principles and real-world use.
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Frederick W. Taylor & the Principles of Scientific Management
By Sean Peek | September 18, 2026
What is Taylor’s scientific management theory? Learn its core principles, real-world applications and how it compares to modern management approaches.
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Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory: A Manager’s Guide (2026)
By Max Freedman | September 18, 2026
Frederick Herzberg’s Management Theory emphasized employee satisfaction and motivation. Here’s how your business can use his insights to get happier workers.
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Management Theory of Edgar Schein
By Max Freedman | September 18, 2026
Learn Edgar Schein’s management theory and how to apply artifacts, espoused values and basic assumptions to build a stronger company culture.
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Understanding Charles Handy’s Management Theory and Culture Model
By Max Freedman | September 18, 2026
Explore Charles Handy’s management theory and how his four workplace cultures shape leadership, motivation and company success.
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LinkedIn Networking Tips for Business Success
By Jennifer Dublino | September 18, 2026
Learn how to network on LinkedIn more effectively with tips for building professional relationships, growing your visibility and connecting with clients, partners and industry leaders.
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A Crash Course in the Business Legal Terms You Need to Know
By Mark Fairlie | September 18, 2026
From comparable worth to torts, here's the legal lingo all business owners should know.
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Not Just a Game: Legal Considerations for Social Media Contests and Sweepstakes
By Jennifer Dublino | September 18, 2026
Learn the legal rules for social media contests and sweepstakes, including AMOE, state registration, platform policies, tax requirements and giveaway best practices.
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How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary Legally: Complete 2026 Guide
By Mark Fairlie | September 18, 2026
Cannabis is a big business. Here is a startup guide for how you can enter this industry legally.
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How to Learn From Your Failures: 4 Valuable Lessons
By Thomas Griffin | September 18, 2026
Failure is inevitable as an entrepreneur, so it’s important to develop a healthy attitude about it. Here are four lessons you can learn from failing.
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Leadership Tips for Managing a (New) Remote Team
By Kiely Kuligowski | September 18, 2026
If you're suddenly managing your team remotely, these tips can help you communicate effectively and keep the company running smoothly.
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What Do Millennials Want in a Modern Leader?
By Jennifer Post | September 18, 2026
Millennials comprise a significant portion of today's workforce. Learn the modern leadership styles they value and the traits of millennial leaders.
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Keep It Simple Stupid: How Businesses Can Use the KISS Principle
By Sean Peek | September 18, 2026
Businesses can communicate better within the workplace by using the Keep It Simple Stupid tool. Learn how the KISS principle can improve operational efficiency.
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How to Keep Customers on Your Site and Boost Sales
By Chris Christoff | September 18, 2026
Your business can't expand without customer loyalty, so it's crucial to create a smooth, efficient user experience on your website.
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Remote PC Access — Is It Safe?
By Mark Fairlie | September 18, 2026
Connecting to any device over the internet, as you would through remote PC software, has risks. Follow these practices to access remote PCs securely.