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How to Choose Accounting Software
By Jamie Johnson | January 16, 2025

The best accounting software makes it easy for a business to track expenses, send invoices and collaborate with their accountant. Here’s what to consider.

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Hiring Freelancers for Your Startup? Consider These Pros and Cons
By Skye Schooley | January 16, 2025

If you're considering hiring freelancers to help you grow your startup, here are a few pros and cons to remember.

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Mother Untitled CEO Neha Ruch On “How to Plan a Career Break After Kids” (Full Q&A)
By Ali Saleh | January 16, 2025

An interview with the author of The Power Pause

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Business Software
By Amanda Hoffman | January 16, 2025

Explore how AI is transforming business software by enhancing efficiency, automation and insights.

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How to Identify a True Leader
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2025

Follow these tips and tricks to make sure your next hire has the leadership skills you need on the team.

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The Management Theory of Frederick Taylor
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2025

Frederick Taylor’s scientific management theory boosts efficiency by breaking jobs into tasks and still influences modern operations and productivity today.

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6 Signs It’s Time to Terminate an Employee
By Jamie Johnson | January 15, 2025

Terminating employees can be difficult. Learn six signs that it's time to fire an employee and understand best practices in the firing process.

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The Complete Guide to Accounts Payable Reporting
By Jamie Johnson | January 15, 2025

An accounts payable reporting process ensures accurate financial data and on-time bill payments. Learn about accounts payable reporting and report types.

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Assets in Business Accounting: Types & Determining Value
By Sean Peek | January 15, 2025

Assets refer to resources that can be converted into cash. Learn how assets work, the various types of assets, how to determine an asset's value and more.

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How to Cash In on Your Excess Inventory
By Bennett Conlin | January 15, 2025

Surplus stock is an opportunity to make some cash and get further exposure for your business.

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Email Pop-Up Benefits and Examples
By Rachelle Gordon | January 15, 2025

Email pop-up boxes can help grow your business. Learn more in this complete guide.

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What Is an Accounts Payable Process?
By Jamie Johnson | January 15, 2025

An efficient accounts payable process ensures that your vendors are paid on time and reduces the likelihood of human error. Learn how to set up an AP process.

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How Much Does It Cost to Start an Online Business?
By Zac Johnson | January 15, 2025

While expenses to begin an online business vary, here are some common costs you can expect to see with your new venture.

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Salesforce vs. HubSpot Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | January 15, 2025

The right CRM system can generate more leads, drive sales and improve customer service. Here's how two top CRM solutions, Salesforce and HubSpot, compare.

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How to Create a Market Research Plan
By Max Freedman | January 15, 2025

Market research plans define an existing problem and/or outline an opportunity. From there, the marketing strategy is broken down task by task.

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Make More Sales With More E-commerce Payment Options
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 15, 2025

Completing a payment should be the easiest part of your customer's journey. Try to make it as fast and straightforward as possible for them.

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Customer Delight: The New Standard in Customer Service
By Sean Peek | January 14, 2025

To delight a customer is to provide the unexpected. Here are seven key principles to providing a delightful customer service experience.

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What Is a Discretionary Bonus?
By David Gargaro | January 14, 2025

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

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What Are Email Open Rates?
By Jennifer Post | January 14, 2025

You should pay close attention to your email open rates. Here is how to calculate your open rate and improve it.

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Remote PC Access — Is It Safe?
By Mark Fairlie | January 14, 2025

Connecting to any device over the internet, as you would through remote PC software, has risks. Follow these practices to access remote PCs securely.

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FreshBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Tom Anziano | January 14, 2025

FreshBooks and Xero are two top accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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Don’t Want to Cut Employees? Try Cutting Salaries
By Skye Schooley | January 14, 2025

If you need to cut business expenses, an alternative to layoffs is salary reductions. Here are the laws and guidelines to follow when cutting employee pay.

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How to Protect Your Business From a Data Breach
By Sean Peek | January 14, 2025

Follow these steps to protect your business from a data breach and learn what to do if your company's data has been breached.

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A Guide to Creating a Customer Journey Map for Your Brand
By Adam Uzialko | January 14, 2025

Building a customer journey requires you to understand how your customers engage with your brand and what steps they take both before and after a purchase.

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The Game of Pricing: How the Number 9 Affects Purchase Behavior
By Jennifer Dublino | January 14, 2025

Charm prices end in the number nine. Learn about charm vs. prestige pricing and how your ideal customer should dictate your pricing strategy.

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14 Business Skills You Need to Master
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2025

Learning and development experts, leadership coaches, and other professionals share the business skills entrepreneurs and business owners need to succeed.

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How to Choose and Open a Business Checking Account
By Meredith Wood | January 13, 2025

Creating a new company banking account is important so you want to do your research. Here are three steps to opening your business checking account.

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How to Choose a POS Cash Register
By Jennifer Dublino | January 13, 2025

Choosing a processing system to handle payments is an important part of your business. But there is a register to fit every establishment’s needs.

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5 Ways Your Company Can Benefit From Security Cameras
By Bennett Conlin | January 13, 2025

Here are five ways your company can benefit from using security cameras. Learn how to choose one that works best for your needs.

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What Is Cyber Insurance?
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2025

Cyber insurance can help companies notify customers about data breaches involving their personal information and can protect from cyberattack damages.