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15 Creative Business Sign Ideas That Will Attract More Customers to Your Store
By Miranda Fraraccio | September 11, 2025

Discover creative interior and exterior business sign ideas, tips to help your signage stand out and places to look to find your own inspiration.

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How to Start a Clothing Store
By Shari Weiss | September 11, 2025

Our guide breaks down everything you need to know about starting an in-person or online clothing store, with expert advice from retailers.

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Is it Better to Buy or Lease a Car for Business?
By Max Freedman | September 11, 2025

Should you buy or lease the company car? Here are the pros and cons of each to help you weigh which is best for your needs.

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The Three C’s of Leadership: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Effective Leaders
By Jennifer Dublino | September 11, 2025

Character, competence and communication are vital elements of leadership. Learn more about the three C's of leadership and more leadership characteristics.

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What’s the Difference Between Net Income and Profit?
By Sally Herigstad | September 11, 2025

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 Discretionary Bonus?
By David Gargaro | September 10, 2025

A nuanced understanding is crucial when offering compensation beyond employees' agreed-upon salary or wages.

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Guide to Employee Bonuses
By David Gargaro | September 10, 2025

Employee bonuses are any compensation paid in excess of an employee's base salary or hourly wage. Learn how to structure and implement employee bonuses.

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What is a Reasonable PTO Policy?
By Kiely Kuligowski | September 10, 2025

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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Why Small Businesses Need a Social Media Presence
By Sean Peek | September 10, 2025

Social media helps small businesses boost visibility, engage customers, drive traffic and build brand loyalty on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and X.

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Text Message Laws Every Business Needs to Follow
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | September 10, 2025

Learn the key regulations governing SMS marketing, the penalties for noncompliance and how to keep your campaigns both effective and legal.

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Average Commercial Car Insurance Costs
By Kimberlee Leonard | September 10, 2025

The average cost of commercial car insurance depends on vehicle, location, driving record, industry, and more. Learn how to choose the right coverage.

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Epos Now Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 10, 2025

Epos Now is a top point-of-sale (POS) system known for excellent integrations. Learn about Epos Now's features, limitations, pricing, support and more.

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The Best Business Loan and Financing Options of 2025
By Mike Berner | September 10, 2025

Biz2Credit, Fundbox, SBG Funding connect small businesses with lenders offering term loans, lines of credit and invoice financing.

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DrChrono Medical Billing Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | September 09, 2025

The DrChrono suite of electronic health record and medical billing software is simple to use for front-office staff and physicians. It offers a hybrid plan for new practices that are just ramping up.

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When Does Your Business Credit Score Matter?
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 09, 2025

Your business credit score is related to but separate from your personal credit score. Learn what a business credit score is and why it matters.

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Best Online Legal Services of 2025
By Max Freedman | September 09, 2025

Rocket Lawyer, LegalZoom and Tailor Brands streamline compliance via legal documents, business registration and registered agent services.

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The Best Business Insurance for Entrepreneurs in 2025
By Kimberlee Leonard | September 09, 2025

Compare providers like Hiscox, Progressive and The Hartford offering general liability, workers' comp and tailored small business coverage.

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The Best Business Internet Service Providers of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | September 09, 2025

Need an internet service provider for your business? We've researched and analyzed the top providers to help you find the one that's right for you.

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The Best Human Resources Software of 2025
By Skye Schooley | September 09, 2025

HR software can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn what the best HR software options can do for your small business.

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The Best Website Builders and Design Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | September 09, 2025

Wix, Squarespace and Shopify are leading website builders, providing drag-and-drop interfaces, customizable templates and e-commerce capabilities.

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The 7 Best Time & Attendance Software of 2025
By Skye Schooley | September 09, 2025

Hubstaff, Buddy Punch and When I Work offer time tracking solutions with scheduling, GPS tracking and integration with payroll systems.

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The Best Online Payroll Services of 2025
By Jessica Elliott | September 09, 2025

Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll and ADP streamline payroll processing with tax compliance, direct deposit and employee self-service portals.

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The Best Employee Scheduling Software
By Andrew Martins | September 09, 2025

Connecteam, When I Work, and Homebase provide employee scheduling software with shift planning, time tracking and team communication tools.

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The Best Employee Monitoring Software of 2025
By Skye Schooley | September 09, 2025

Teramind, Hubstaff and ActivTrak provide employee monitoring solutions with activity tracking, productivity analysis and compliance features.

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The Best Document Management Software of 2025
By Adam Uzialko | September 09, 2025

Top document management software includes M-Files, DocuWare and Revver — offering secure storage, workflow automation and easy document retrieval.

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The Best Business Phone Systems of 2025
By Jessica Elliott | September 09, 2025

RingCentral, Ooma and 8x8 offer scalable business phone systems with VoIP technology, mobile apps and team collaboration tools.

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The Best Text Message Marketing Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | September 09, 2025

EZ Texting, SimpleTexting and Textedly offer robust SMS marketing platforms with automation, segmentation and analytics.

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The Best Remote PC Access Software of 2025
By Nadia Reckmann | September 09, 2025

Freshdesk, GoTo Assist and Splashtop provide remote PC access with high-speed connections, cross-platform support, and security features.

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The Best POS Systems of 2025
By Quinn Springett | September 09, 2025

Clover, Square and Lightspeed lead as top POS systems, featuring mobile sales, loyalty programs and seamless integrations for diverse businesses.

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The Best PEO Service Providers of 2025
By Skye Schooley | September 09, 2025

Insperity, TriNet and Justworks are top PEO providers, offering comprehensive HR outsourcing, compliance support and employee benefits.