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Changing Perception: Simple Ways to Improve Your Customers’ Waiting Experience
By Jamie Johnson | June 02, 2025

Here are five tips for upgrading your reception area and making waiting a more positive experience for your customers.

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How to Utilize Big Data for Human Resources
By Skye Schooley | June 02, 2025

Big data can be an effective tool for HR professionals to hire and retain top talent. Learn some smart ways to use big data in human resources.

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6 Effective Strategies for Communication in a Crisis
By Julie Thompson | June 02, 2025

Crisis communication strategies include being transparent, acting quickly, training spokespeople and using social media to maintain trust and control.

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Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work?
By Nicole Fallon | June 02, 2025

Here’s everything you need to know about results-only work environments, and whether it’s right for your business.

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Renewable Resources: The Impact of Green Energy on the Economy
By Jennifer Dublino | June 02, 2025

Green energy boosts job creation, attracts investment and cuts long-term costs, making it a key driver of sustainable economic growth in the U.S.

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The Cost of Cybersecurity and How to Budget for It
By Andrew Rinaldi | June 02, 2025

Small businesses spend 13.2% of IT budgets on cybersecurity. Experts suggest focusing on employee training, MFA,and practical defenses over costly tech.

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Why Does Power Abuse Persist?
By Sean Peek | June 02, 2025

Power abuse at work includes bullying, manipulation and favoritism by those in authority, leading to stress, turnover and organizational dysfunction.

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Can You Make a Profit and Be Socially Responsible?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 02, 2025

Social responsibility and profit aren't mutually exclusive—businesses that prioritize ethics, sustainability and transparency see stronger loyalty and growth.

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What Is the Triple Bottom Line?
By Paula Fernandes | June 02, 2025

The triple bottom line measures success by profit, people and planet, encouraging companies to balance financial goals with social and environmental impact.

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Leading With Transparency Promotes Customer Loyalty
By Austin Mac Nab | June 02, 2025

Transparency builds customer trust, boosts loyalty and profits, and sets brands apart by fostering honest pricing, open communication and accountability.

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Classical and Scientific Management Theory
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | June 02, 2025

Classical and scientific management theories emphasize structure, efficiency and task specialization, laying the groundwork for modern organizational practices.

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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross Cultural Teams
By Julie Thompson | June 02, 2025

Cultural intelligence, communication training and empathy help global teams overcome conflict and foster stronger cross-cultural collaboration.

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50 Free Websites to List Your Business
By Max Freedman | June 02, 2025

Free websites to list your business include Google, Bing, Yelp, Angi and HomeAdvisor. Directories boost exposure, build trust and can drive significant traffic.

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Technology Should Enhance Communication
By Sean Peek | June 02, 2025

Technology improves workplace communication through speed and access but can also hinder clarity and connection if it replaces thoughtful, in-person dialogue.

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Stress and Productivity: What the Numbers Say
By Sean Peek | June 02, 2025

Forty-nine percent of North American workers report daily stress, which fuels burnout, absenteeism and turnover — hurting productivity and morale companywide.

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Management Theory of Frederick Herzberg
By Max Freedman | June 02, 2025

Charles Handy’s theory outlines four organizational cultures — power, role, task and person — each shaping how companies operate and employees interact.

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Management Theory of Edgar Schein
By Max Freedman | June 02, 2025

Edgar Schein’s theory breaks workplace culture into artifacts, values and assumptions, showing how leaders can shape behavior by understanding these layers.

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Does Working From Home Save Companies Money?
By Baruch Silvermann | June 02, 2025

Working from home can cut costs on commuting, food, clothing and child care, helping remote employees and businesses save money in multiple areas."

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Southwest Airlines: A Case Study in Great Customer Service
By Sean Peek | June 02, 2025

Southwest Airlines excels at customer service by empowering employees, eliminating fees and maintaining a fun, people-first culture across all operations.

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Email Retargeting Guide: How to Create Your Campaign
By Rachelle Gordon | May 30, 2025

Learn how your e-commerce business can use techniques like personalization to increase customer engagement and purchases.

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How to Do Payroll for a Small Business
By Matt D’Angelo | May 30, 2025

Learn how to run payroll for your small business's employees.

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What Is Coinsurance in Business?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | May 30, 2025

Coinsurance for small businesses helps cover property and business assets, so the insurer knows there's adequate coverage. Here's how it works.

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12 Ways to Improve Your Office Workflow
By Miranda Fraraccio | May 30, 2025

Make your employees happier and more productive by following these tips for making your business run more efficiently and smoothly.

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What Is Risk in Business Insurance?
By Mark Fairlie | May 30, 2025

Insurance risk is the probability of an adverse event that causes an insurance claim. Learn how business insurance risk is assessed and how to lower it.

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What Is Subrogation in Business Insurance?
By Mark Fairlie | May 30, 2025

Subrogation lets an insurance company recover money for insurance claims from a third party. Learn how subrogation works in various insurance types.

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What Is Scheduling Automation? How to Use It for Your Small Business
By Nicole Fallon | May 29, 2025

Here’s how scheduling automation can streamline your appointment booking process and make life easier for you and your small business’s clients.

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How to Use Meta Business Suite: A Small Business Guide
By Nicole Fallon | May 27, 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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14 Ways to Improve Your Local Marketing Strategy
By Stella Morrison | May 23, 2025

Learn how to target customers in your neighborhood and turn them into loyal clients.

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Do You Understand the Fine Print of Your Loan Agreement?
By Siri Hedreen | May 23, 2025

Important information is tucked away in the fine print of a loan agreement. Learn what to look for and what you're agreeing to before you sign it.

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Unique Ways Small Businesses Can Increase Cash Flow
By Mark Fairlie | May 22, 2025

Looking to increase your small business's cash flow? Follow these tips to make sure you have enough liquid capital to keep growing.