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Pros & Cons of 9-5 Workdays and Alternative Schedules to Consider
By Miranda Fraraccio | July 09, 2025

While a 9-to-5 workday used to be standard, today's freelancing and remote work trends are causing a shift. Learn the pros and cons of working 9 to 5.

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Zoom Review
By Jessica Elliott | July 07, 2025

Zoom Phone offers internet-based phone services with feature-rich video conferencing tools. See pricing and how it stacks up to competitors.

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How to Create an Employee Benefit Plan & Which Benefits to Offer
By Skye Schooley | June 30, 2025

Offering employee benefits is necessary in today's competitive job market. Discover which employee benefits your business should provide.

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About Us Page: Why Your Business Needs an ‘About’ Page
By Jennifer Dublino | June 30, 2025

Your website's About page is a marketing powerhouse that helps visitors get to know your brand. Learn best practices for creating an effective About page.

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QuickBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2025

QuickBooks and Xero are two of the most popular accounting software choices for small businesses. Here is how they compare.

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FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks Comparison
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2025

FreshBooks and QuickBooks are two of the best accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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QuickBooks Online Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2025

QuickBooks Online is an excellent small business accounting package. Learn about QuickBooks Online's features, like automation, security and integrations.

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What is business.com+? Everything You Need to Know About Our Exclusive Membership Program
By Shari Weiss | June 26, 2025

The business.com+ membership program takes the pain out of choosing new business services by providing dedicated advisors and unbeatable deals. Learn more.

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Business Scams 101: Common Schemes and How to Avoid Them
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025

Scams like phishing and business identity theft are rising fast, with businesses losing billions. Protect your company by training staff and securing data.

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Time Doctor Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

Time Doctor boosts productivity by 22% with features like task tracking, distraction alerts, and screen recording but lacks phone support and GPS tracking.

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Plooto Review
By Mike Berner | June 26, 2025

Plooto excels in payment automation with a 150,000-vendor network, but lacks full accounting features, a mobile app, and has limited integrations.

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BusinessLoans.com Review
By Mike Berner | June 26, 2025

BusinessLoans.com is a marketplace, not a lender, offering loans from $10K to $3M. Rates start at 9%, but funding can be slower than competitors.

Best Pick
The Best HR Software for Restaurants
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

Top HR software for restaurants: Gusto excels in payroll, TriNet is ideal for new eateries, BambooHR shines in onboarding, Paycor offers great analytics, Rippling is user-friendly.

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Job-seekers With Nonbinary Gender Pronouns on Their Resumes Are Less Likely To Be Contacted by Employers
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025

Nonbinary job seekers face bias as resumes with they/them pronouns get less interest from employers, despite most being Equal Opportunity Employers.

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Despite Increasing Demand, Amazon Drivers Say They’re Happier Than Other Gig Workers
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025

Amazon drivers are the happiest among gig workers, with 76% satisfied with pay and 59% with workload, while Grubhub drivers are least satisfied.

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The State of Workplace Theft in 2025
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025

67% of employees admit to workplace theft, with time theft being the most common. Managers are twice as likely to steal money compared to non-managers.

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TriNet vs. ADP Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

TriNet is best for industry-specific HR support, while ADP excels with comprehensive features and flexible add-ons, offering robust payroll and benefits.

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What Are TikTok Alternatives for My Business?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 26, 2025

TikTok was banned in the U.S. in late 2024, leaving Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Triller as top alternatives for short-form video content.

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Rippling vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

Rippling offers customizable HR, payroll, and IT tools for scaling businesses, while Gusto provides straightforward payroll for small teams under 50 employees.

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DocuPhase Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | June 26, 2025

DocuPhase streamlines document management with AI-powered indexing, 90% OCR accuracy, and ERP integrations. Pricing starts around $11,000 yearly for 5 users.

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Twilio Flex Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | June 26, 2025

Twilio Flex is a programmable cloud contact center at $1/hour per active user or $150/month per named user. Requires developers but offers deep customization.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the United States: An Examination of 680 DEI Statements in 2022
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025

Business.com research shows 56% of companies underrepresent women and 47% underrepresent people of color, with senior leadership gaps even more pronounced.

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Does Corporate Gift-Giving Produce The Desired Outcome?
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025

Nearly half of professionals are influenced to keep working with vendors who send holiday gifts. Recipients expect $100 values but median spend is only $30.

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TriNet vs. Justworks Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

TriNet offers industry-specific HR tools with comprehensive features, while Justworks provides transparent pricing and 24/7 support for small businesses.

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Salesforce Service Cloud Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | June 26, 2025

Salesforce Service Cloud provides omnichannel support, Einstein AI, and customizable workflows starting at $25/user/month for enterprise service teams.

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RingCentral Omnichannel CX Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | June 26, 2025

RingCentral RingCX is top call center software for inbound teams, with excellent analytics, training tools, and omnichannel routing. AI features cost extra.

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Five9 Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | June 26, 2025

Five9 offers cloud contact center software with AI routing, compliance features for HIPAA and PCI DSS, and gamification. Plans range from $149-$299/user/month.

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Wix Review
By Elizabeth Crumbly | June 26, 2025

Wix provides 900+ templates, AI website building tools, and drag-and-drop design for small businesses, portfolios, and online stores starting at $17/month.

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Revver Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | June 24, 2025

Revver, formerly Rubex by eFileCabinet, has excellent document storage capacity and workflow management tools. See features and pricing.

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Best Pick
Best CRM for Real Estate Businesses
By Nadia Reckmann | June 23, 2025

Salesforce, Pipedrive and Zoho offer CRM solutions tailored for real estate professionals with lead management and automation tools.