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The Best Business Phone Systems of 2025
By Jessica Elliott | May 15, 2025

Our team of experts has compared the best small business phone systems for 2025. See up-to-date comparisons, reviews and costs for the top-rated services.

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Email Marketing Best Practices: How to Avoid Creating an Annoying Campaign
By Andrew Martins | May 14, 2025

Email marketing campaigns can do more harm than good. Learn 10 best practices for email marketing to ensure effectiveness and better customer responses.

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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting From Within
By Jennifer Dublino | May 14, 2025

Promoting existing employees can save onboarding time and costs while boosting morale. Learn how to identify the best candidates for a promotion.

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Paid vs. Organic Social Media: How to Strike the Right Balance
By Skye Schooley | May 14, 2025

Find out the pros and cons of paid and organic social media marketing. Learn the right balance between both strategies.

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Marketing Fail: 5 Customers Who Want to Destroy Your Business
By Andrew McDermott | May 14, 2025

Predatory customers are hurting your business. Learn the five types of toxic customers you may face and how to stop marketing to them.

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How Dual Monitors Can Save You Time and Money
By Jennifer Post | May 13, 2025

With a dual-monitor workspace, you can boost your productivity and accomplish tasks in less time. Learn how to add a second monitor.

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Not Just a Game: Legal Considerations for Social Media Contests and Sweepstakes
By Jennifer Dublino | May 13, 2025

Contests and sweepstakes can be an engaging part of your social media marketing strategy. However, you must understand the laws governing their usage.

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Fast, Good or Cheap — The Iron Triangle
By Jamie Johnson | May 13, 2025

The iron triangle of product development has shortcomings. Learn why the lean startup process is the best way to achieve "fast, good and cheap," all in one project.

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The 8 Cheapest Franchises to Buy in 2025
By Sean Peek | May 13, 2025

Discover the cheapest franchises to start in 2025, with low entry costs and high potential in travel, cleaning, real estate, and more.

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The Best HR Software for Startups in 2025
By Skye Schooley | May 13, 2025

Even if your business is just getting off the ground, your company can benefit from high-quality HR software. See our best picks.

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The Best HR Software for Restaurants
By Skye Schooley | May 13, 2025
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How to Calculate Night Shift Differential Pay
By Max Freedman | May 13, 2025

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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How to Build Trust With E-Commerce Customers
By Sammi Caramela | May 12, 2025

Online shoppers sometimes worry about making purchases over the internet. Learn how to protect your customers and address their concerns.

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Papaya Global Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | May 12, 2025

Papaya Global is an international PEO that allows businesses to onboard workers, administer benefits, and manage payroll across multiple countries.

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5 Ways to Improve Transfer of Learning in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | May 12, 2025

Employees are more efficient when they transfer what they learned during training to their jobs. Learn how to improve your employee training program.

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The Best Human Resources Software of 2025
By Skye Schooley | May 12, 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 Merchant Account Services
By Jennifer Dublino | May 12, 2025

See our expert and unbiased reviews of the top 10 merchant services. Compare 2025's top-ranked merchant account services for free at business.com.

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The Best Employee Scheduling Software
By Andrew Martins | May 12, 2025

Looking for the best employee scheduling software? We've reviewed the best and cheapest programs.

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How to Instill More Transparency in Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | May 09, 2025

Instilling transparency in your business can boost employee retention, collaboration and productivity. Learn how to be more transparent.

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What’s the Difference Between a Grant and a Business Loan?
By Skye Schooley | May 09, 2025

Learn whether a grant or loan is better for your business, the different types of each, how to choose between them and the best loan providers.

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Importance of User Activity Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | May 09, 2025

Find out the advantages of tracking employees' device usage and the best monitoring software to use.

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What Is a High-Risk Business Loan and What Industries Can It Help?
By Julie Thompson | May 08, 2025

If your company is considered too risky by traditional lenders, a high-risk business loan might offer financing options.

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Tips for Setting SMART Goals in Your Business Plan
By Jennifer Dublino | May 08, 2025

SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based. Learn how to apply SMART goal principles to your business to boost success.

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Your Best Asset: The Power of Customer Loyalty and Its Significance
By Max Freedman | May 08, 2025

Boost customer loyalty with rewards, referrals, and great service to drive repeat business and long-term growth.

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Competition in the Workplace: 6 Things to Know
By Jennifer Dublino | May 08, 2025

When does friendly competition between co-workers turn toxic? Follow these strategies to manage your team's competitiveness and drive healthy motivation.

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The Best HR Outsourcing Services of 2025
By Skye Schooley | May 08, 2025

Human resource outsourcing services can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn about the best HROs available for your small business.

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The Best PEO Service Providers of 2025
By Skye Schooley | May 08, 2025

Professional employer organization services can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn about the best PEOs available for your small business.

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How to Create and Send Invoices With PayPal
By Jennifer Dublino | May 08, 2025

Want to send a professional invoice via PayPal? Follow this guide to learn how.

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The Best Accounting Software for Restaurants
By Mike Berner | May 08, 2025

This article reviews the best accounting and invoicing software providers for restaurants.

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6 Best Accounting Software Programs for 2025
By Mike Berner | May 07, 2025

Our team has compared the best accounting software. See up-to-date comparisons, reviews and costs for the top-rated accounting programs.