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Make It Memorable: Tips for Creating an Effective Brand Name
By Jennifer Dublino | July 23, 2025

Your brand's name is the foundation for all your future marketing and sales communications. Follow these tips to make it the best possible brand name.

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How Business Debt Consolidation Works
By Julie Thompson | July 22, 2025

Learn who should consider debt consolidation and what you need to know before deciding whether business debt consolidation is right for you.

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Roth IRA Self-Employed Guide: What to Know About Roth IRAs
By Jennifer Dublino | July 22, 2025

This guide explains how self-employed people can make Roth IRA contributions to save for their retirement.

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Viasat Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | July 22, 2025

Viasat offers satellite internet with prioritized connections and rotating IPs for 96% of the U.S., ideal for rural businesses but slower than fiber options.

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Spectrum Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | July 22, 2025

Spectrum provides high-speed internet service for small businesses and enterprise organizations. The company offers both cable and fiber optic connections.

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How to File Medical Claims
By Leah Zitter | July 22, 2025

Medical offices bill insurance providers for clients' services. Learn what's involved, including HIPAA regulations, what to include and what can go wrong.

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Medical Billing Process Step by Step
By Natalie Hamingson | July 22, 2025

The medical billing process can be complicated. Follow this step-by-step process to ensure you do it correctly.

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Retirement Funds for the Self-Employed: A Complete Guide
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 22, 2025

How do self-employed people plan for retirement? Here are a few retirement plan options for the solopreneur.

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What Is Employee Benefits Management and Administration?
By Sean Peek | July 22, 2025

Learn the role of an employee benefits administrator, the components of benefits administration and the best HR software for help managing benefits.

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Do I Need Product Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | July 22, 2025

Product liability insurance is needed for businesses that make, sell or distribute products. Learn about what it covers and how much it costs.

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What Is Professional Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | July 22, 2025

An insurance policy that service-related businesses need is professional liability insurance. Learn about what it covers and protects against.

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Business Owners’ Guide to Workers’ Compensation
By David Gargaro | July 22, 2025

If your business has employees, nearly every state requires you to have workers' compensation insurance. Learn about what it covers and how much it costs.

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Why is Cultural Competency Important for Businesses?
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Understanding cultural differences and building a culturally competent company isn't just a skill for global businesses.

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How to Identify Industries That Are Ready for Disruption
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Learn how to identify industries that are ready for disruption and which markets are being shaken up.

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Keep It Simple Stupid: How Businesses Can Use the KISS Principle
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Learn how you can use the KISS principle in your business to improve relationships and make your team more creative at little cost.

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Toast POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 21, 2025

Toast is a top POS system with extensive restaurant features. Learn why Toast's online ordering functionality stands out in the restaurant POS system area.

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How to Support Employees With a Return-to-Work Agreement After Rehab
By Skye Schooley | July 21, 2025

Learn how to support employees returning to work after rehab with return-to-work agreements, legal compliance and recovery-focused policies.

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Why Are Small Businesses So Important? 10 Ways They Empower Communities
By Mark Fairlie | July 18, 2025

Small businesses fuel local economies by creating jobs, fostering innovation, and supporting communities through resilience, adaptability and human connection.

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Sage 50 Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | July 18, 2025

Sage Business Cloud Accounting is a cloud-based accounting solution ideal for customizations. Learn how businesses can use Sage to customize integrations.

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What Is Errors and Omissions Insurance?
By David Gargaro | July 18, 2025

E&O insurance guards your business against lawsuits brought by dissatisfied customers. Find out what it covers and costs, and whether you really need it.

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M-Files Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | July 18, 2025

If you're looking for a document management system that can do it all, from digitizing your paper records to helping you collaborate on revisions, look no further than M-Files, our best pick overall...

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Employee Development: How the Best Companies Develop Better Employees
By Melissa Powell | July 18, 2025

Developing great employees starts with addressing their needs as professionals. Here's how to support their goals and keep them at your company.

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8 Marketing Challenges Only Nonprofits Understand
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2025

Marketing for a nonprofit is very different from corporate marketing. Here are some common nonprofit marketing challenges and how to overcome them.

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Biz2Credit Review and Rates
By Mike Berner | July 17, 2025

Biz2Credit is an online marketplace for small business funding. The company connects small businesses in need of funding with lenders. It can help small businesses obtain a variety of loans,...

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Azuga GPS Fleet Management Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 17, 2025

Azuga stands out in the fleet tracking space for its high usability. Learn about features, pricing and more.

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Why Are So Many Companies Moving to Florida?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2025

Many established companies of all sizes have decided to make Florida their home. Learn why companies are moving to Florida and how to make the move.

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Top 5 Accounting and Finance Certifications to Get Ahead
By Kim Lindros | July 17, 2025

To grow your career in accounting or finance, consider boosting your knowledge and credibility with these certifications.

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Employee Performance Management Tools: Best Software to Measure Performance
By Sean Peek | July 17, 2025

Learn what employee performance measurement tools are, what their benefits are, and some of the top software to use in your business.

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Are Tattoos Unprofessional and Are Nose Piercings Unprofessional in the Workplace?
By Jennifer Post | July 17, 2025

With the changing workplace norms, do tattoos and piercings still hinder a career? Here's what you need to consider before getting piercings or tattoos.

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Are You Paying a Living Wage?
By Adam Uzialko | July 16, 2025

For employers, paying a living wage can feel like a burden. However, paying a living wage can be a powerful investment that positively affects revenues.