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How New-Age Social Media Marketing Is Changing and What You Need to Know in 2025
By Aaron Irmas | April 11, 2025

Social media marketing is shifting to niche platforms, short-form video, influencer partnerships and AI tools — demanding agility and authenticity from brands.

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10 Reasons Why Small Businesses Should Use Affiliate Marketing
By Adam Enfroy | April 10, 2025

Launching an affiliate marketing program isn't as daunting or costly as you might think. Learn how your small business can benefit from it.

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How to Increase Sales With Business Text Messages
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2025

Connecting to your audience via text messaging can help a business grow. Learn tips for texts that engage leads, reduce no-shows, qualify leads and more.

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How to Find and Attract Business Investors
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2025

Need an investor to help grow your startup? Here's how to find an investor and what to look for.

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ADT Small Business Security Review
By Jeremy Bender | April 10, 2025

ADT Business Security is our pick for the best business security system.

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How to Print Postcards at Home With Word-Processing Software
By Max Freedman | April 09, 2025

Creating your own postcards at home is not too difficult. Here is what you need and how to do it.

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8 Tips to Manage Your Time as a Small Business Owner
By Jennifer Dublino | April 09, 2025

Small business owners are constantly pulled in different directions. Follow these time-management tips to maximize your effectiveness.

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Guide to Compensation Management
By Jennifer Dublino | April 09, 2025

To get and retain top talent, you need a strategy that considers your business’s strategic goals and objectives. Here is how to develop a good policy.

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What Is a Merit Pay Increase?
By Mark Fairlie | April 08, 2025

Merit increases can help boost productivity and retain valuable employees, but you need to know the benefits and pitfalls of the policy.

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How to Easily Implement a 5S Program for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | April 08, 2025

A 5S program consists of sort, straighten, shine, standardize and sustain. Learn how to implement a 5S program, boost efficiency and eliminate waste.

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Oh, No, You Didn’t! 4 Tips for Preventing Employee Accounting Fraud
By Dachondra Cason | April 08, 2025

Employee accounting fraud is a possibility for any business. Learn how to prevent and mitigate employee fraud with these tips.

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What Is Workflow Automation?
By Mark Fairlie | April 08, 2025

Automating manual processes improves efficiency and eliminates human error. Learn about workflow automation and how to create an automated workflow.

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Ooma Office Review and Plan Costs in 2025
By Jessica Elliott | April 07, 2025

Ooma Office is an affordable on-premises VoIP phone system that is ideal for very small businesses. It might not have all of the features other systems offer, but it does have the ones very small...

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10 Critical Elements of Professional Invoices
By Megan Totka | April 07, 2025

Invoicing is crucial for small business cash flow. Learn how to create an effective professional invoice that increases the likelihood of timely payments.

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10 Ways to Stop Absenteeism in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | April 07, 2025

Learn what absenteeism is and how to prevent it in the workplace.

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The Pros and Cons of Having a Human Resources Department
By Skye Schooley | April 07, 2025

Should you hire an internal human resources department? Learn the pros and cons of having an HR department and how to go about hiring one.

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Revenue vs. Income: What’s the Difference?
By Dock David Treece | April 07, 2025

Learn how the relationship between revenue and income affects your business and its value.

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What Is Keystroke Logging?
By Andrew Martins | April 07, 2025

There is more than one way to monitor your employees' actions during the workday. Is keystroke logging a viable option for your small business?

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Why Every Business Should Be Using Multiple Social Media Accounts
By Julie Thompson | April 04, 2025

Successful companies use multiple social media platforms to stay competitive. Here's why you shouldn’t rely only on Facebook and X (Twitter).

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Why HR’s Organizational Structure Matters
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2025

Ensuring your HR team is appropriately organized and structured is critical to your success. Here’s more about the types of structure and why they matter.

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Repeat Business: 8 Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back
By Sean Peek | April 04, 2025

Repeat business can improve cash flow and ROI, promote your brand and help you better target customers. Learn seven strategies for earning repeat business.

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How to Survive Working 12-Hour Shifts
By Max Freedman | April 04, 2025

Some professions, like truck drivers, nurses and police officers, require long shifts due to on-the-job duties. Learn tips for surviving 12-hour shifts.

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What Is OSHA Compliance?
By Max Freedman | April 04, 2025

This guide explains OSHA and the regulations it sets for workplace safety and employee health. Learn how your small business can comply with OSHA.

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Small Business Guide to Hiring a Social Media Manager
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 03, 2025

Are you considering hiring a social media manager for your business? Find out what to look for, where to find one and how much you should pay.

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Break Free From Performance Management Shackles: Companies That Are Paving the Way
By Jennifer Post | April 03, 2025

Performance management methods, including performance reviews, no longer benefit businesses. Learn alternative methods from companies paving the way.

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What Are Payroll Reports?
By Julie Thompson | April 03, 2025

Payroll reports list pay rates, hours, overtime, vacation, withholdings and more. Here's what your business needs to know about payroll reporting.

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9 Ways to Resolve Conflict Between Your Sales and Marketing Teams
By Julie Thompson | April 03, 2025

Sales and marketing teams don't always see eye to eye due to conflicting goals. Learn how to resolve sales and marketing conflicts and foster collaboration.

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The Pros and Cons of a Payroll Card
By Julie Thompson | April 03, 2025

Should you offer employees the option of being paid via payroll card? Learn the pros and cons so you can make the best decision for your company.

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10 Reasons Every Entrepreneur Needs a Branded Email Address
By Sean Peek | April 02, 2025

Don't use personal or generic email addresses for your startup. Learn why you need a branded email address for your business communications.

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Top Wave Accounting Software Alternatives
By Jamie Johnson | April 02, 2025

Wave is a good option for accounting software, but it has certain limitations. Consider seven Wave alternatives that can grow with your business.