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What is a Reasonable PTO Policy?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 29, 2026
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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What Is Bereavement Leave?
By Skye Schooley | January 29, 2026
Bereavement leave typically grants three to five paid days off for immediate family deaths, with policies varying by employer and no federal law requiring it.
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15 Ways to Build a Spectacular Online Presence
By Mark Fairlie | January 29, 2026
A successful business must present its brand in a well-planned strategy across social media, email and the company website. Here are seven tips to help.
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8 Components of Customer Personas
By Tabitha Naylor | January 29, 2026
Developing accurate customer personas is key to your company's success. Here are the components your personas should include and how to use them.
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Build a Brand That Attracts Gen Z and Millennial Customers
By Sean Peek | January 29, 2026
Check out these branding tips for business owners to connect with Generation Z and millennial consumers.
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6 Email Marketing Challenges and How to Overcome Them
By Jennifer Dublino | January 29, 2026
Email marketing is effective, but it has its share of obstacles. Find the solutions to email marketing's biggest issues.
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5 Ways a UX Designer Can Benefit Your Company
By Jamie Johnson | January 29, 2026
A user experience, or UX, designer makes products accessible and usable. Learn how a UX designer can optimize your offerings and help your small business.
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Learn by Example: 7 Successful Small Business Marketing Campaigns
By Sean Peek | January 29, 2026
Marketing is especially important for small businesses that want to expand their reach. Learn how seven businesses found success with impactful campaigns.
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The Legalities and Benefits of Employee Cell Phone Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | January 29, 2026
Learn the benefits and laws associated with monitoring company-owned employee cell phones.
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How to Provide an Honest and Ethical User Experience
By Sean Peek | January 29, 2026
When creating software and apps, businesses should strive for a user experience that doesn't exploit others. Here's how to keep ethics a priority.
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Financial Tracking 101: Top Implementation Practices and Best Tools
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 29, 2026
Whether you do it yourself or rely on accounting software, finance tracking is essential for small business owners.
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5 Ways to Get Your Podcast Heard
By Sean Peek | January 29, 2026
Use these five tips to create a better podcast and stand out in this crowded market.
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Could IVR Systems Improve Your Customer Service?
By Sean Peek | January 29, 2026
Check out these ways interactive voice response systems can improve your business’s customer service and positively impact your brand.
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How Often Should You Upgrade Your Phone System?
By Sean Peek | January 29, 2026
Businesses need a business phone system that's fast, reliable and up to date. Learn how and when to upgrade and the best business phone systems to consider.
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Managing Resources: ERP Industry Trends That Impact the Bottom Line
By Mark Fairlie | January 28, 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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Brand Reputation: How to Protect Your No. 1 Asset
By Mark Fairlie | January 28, 2026
Your most valuable asset is your brand reputation. Learn how to protect it by keeping employees and customers happy and using reputation-management tools.
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Resource Burn: 4 Things That Are Wasting Your Team’s Time
By Victor Snyder | January 28, 2026
Resource burn creates unnecessary costs and leads to mistakes and burnout. To help your team be more productive, cut out these inefficiencies.
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11 Scams That Prey on Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | January 28, 2026
Scammers often target small and midsize businesses. Beware of these 10 business-related scams, and learn how to avoid cybercriminals and hackers.
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How to Self-Fund Your Business
By Sean Peek | January 28, 2026
While self-funding a business is difficult, it isn’t impossible. Here are important tips for entrepreneurs considering the idea.
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How to Set a Price for Your Service
By Jennifer Dublino | January 28, 2026
Setting the proper prices for your services is one of the most crucial elements of business. Learn how to set fair and accurate prices for your services.
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4 Benefits of Using Social Media to Grow Your Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | January 28, 2026
Every business can benefit from social media, no matter its size or industry. Learn four benefits of using social media and pitfalls to watch out for.
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Shallow Pockets: Tips for Hiring Employees on a Limited Budget
By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026
Small businesses can hire quality employees on tight budgets by using free job boards, promoting internally, hiring versatile workers, and leveraging referrals.
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What Is VoIP?
By Mark Fairlie | January 28, 2026
VoIP technology uses a broadband internet connection to transmit phone calls. Learn VoIP's features and everything you need to know to implement VoIP.
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Why It’s Time to Change Your Company’s Dress Code
By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026
Workforce trends and cultural standards have evolved over the years. Learn how to revise your business’s dress code policy to keep up.
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Business Insurance Guide
By David Gargaro | January 28, 2026
This guide to business insurance can help you understand the policies available to your small business and determine which policies are right for you.
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Are You Telling the Right Story About Your Brand?
By Sean Peek | January 28, 2026
Learn how to identify and share the right story about your brand to usher in loyal consumers.
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Domestic Partner Benefits in the Era of Marriage Equality
By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026
Though same-sex marriage is legal, domestic partner benefit laws vary. Learn the pros and cons of extending benefits to your employees' domestic partners.
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Do You Have a Toxic Employee Wreaking Havoc in Your Business?
By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026
Learn how to spot toxic employees and develop strategies to ensure they don't ruin your business.
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How the Cloud Can Help Grow Your Business
By Mark Fairlie | January 28, 2026
The cloud can help your business grow. Learn what the cloud is, the benefits of cloud services and software, and how much cloud services cost.