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What Are Email Open Rates?
By Jennifer Post | November 02, 2023

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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What Is CTR in Email?
By Jamie Johnson | November 02, 2023

Understanding metrics like the click-through rate (CTR) can improve your ability to create email marketing campaigns that reach your target audience.

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5 Tips to Market Research Like a Pro
By Mark Fairlie | November 02, 2023

A thriving business requires constant market research to appeal to customers. Here are tips and strategies to start doing market research like a pro.

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Does Your Business Need a Code of Ethics or Conduct?
By Jennifer Dublino | November 02, 2023

Formal codes of ethics and conduct can ensure consistency in an organization. Learn if your business needs a code of ethics and code of conduct — or both.

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Do Awards Really Do Anything for Your Company?
By Julie Thompson | November 02, 2023

Winning awards has numerous business benefits, including increased income and employee morale. Learn how to win awards for your business.

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7 Ways to Improve Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

Is your company's diversity and inclusion strategy enough? Check out these companies that have made real changes.

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Guide to Compensation Management
By Jennifer Dublino | November 02, 2023

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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Why Speaking in Jargon Doesn’t Make You Look Smarter
By Mark Fairlie | November 01, 2023

Technical jargon has its time and place, but studies show employees are turned off by office jargon. Learn the dos and don'ts of using business buzzwords.

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Don’t Want to Cut Employees? Try Cutting Salaries
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2023

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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Best Customer Tracking Methods for Your Small Business
By Jennifer Post | November 01, 2023

Customer tracking helps companies understand who's buying their products and why. Learn what you should track and which customer tracking methods are best.

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Like PB&J: Customer Service as a Marketing Strategy
By Julie Thompson | November 01, 2023

Strong customer service can double as a marketing strategy for your business. Learn how to blend these aspects of your company seamlessly.

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How To Create and Write Your Business’s First E-Book
By Chris Christoff | November 01, 2023

Here are the benefits of creating an e-book for your business, and how you can create one, step by step.

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How to Create a Web Scraping Tool in PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | November 01, 2023

Web scraping tools gather a website's pertinent information for you to peruse or download. Learn how to create your own web scraping tool in PowerShell.

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Contingency Management Theory Explained
By Chad Brooks | November 01, 2023

Fred Fiedler's contingency theory says that there are many internal and external factors that can influence the optimum organizational structure.

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How to Clean and Speed Up Your Laptop
By Stella Morrison | November 01, 2023

These quick fixes allow you to clean and speed up your laptop so it runs like it did when you first bought it. See how to improve computer performance.

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Choosing the Right Outsourcing Partner
By Shahid Mansuri | November 01, 2023

Outsourcing is often great for business but it can offer challenges. Learn how to find the right partner to help you grow your company.

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How to Calculate Gross and Net Pay
By Julie Ritzer Ross | November 01, 2023

In order to pay your employees correctly each pay period, you need to know how to calculate gross and net pay. Learn how to ensure your payroll is precise.

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Why Businesses Are Still Sending Faxes in 2024
By Mark Fairlie | November 01, 2023

For some companies, faxing is more important than ever. Learn the benefits faxes provide and the online fax services you should consider using.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card if You Have Bad Credit
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 01, 2023

Qualifying for a business credit card with bad credit is hard but not impossible. Learn about card options if you have bad credit, such as secured cards.

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Everything to Know About Business Checking Account Fees
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 01, 2023

Here's a look at the business checking account fees you could face and how to avoid them.

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7 Ways to Build a Spectacular Online Presence
By Sergey Grybniak | November 01, 2023

A successful business must present its brand in a well-planned strategy across social media, email and the company website. Here are seven tips to help.

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Building Critical Thinking Skills to Solve Problems at Work
By Miranda Fraraccio | November 01, 2023

Critical thinking is a vital skill for an organization's success. Try following this six-step problem-solving process with your team to foster this ability.

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How to Build Business Momentum With Limited Resources
By Chris Porteous | November 01, 2023

Building business momentum usually requires financial resources. Learn strategies to build business momentum with few resources and how to avoid mistakes.

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How to Build Trust With E-Commerce Customers
By Julie Thompson | November 01, 2023

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

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How Will Blockchain Affect Digital Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | November 01, 2023

There are lots of interesting blockchain developments in digital marketing, but no one's made a big breakthrough – at least, not yet.

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Why Meetings Kill Productivity (and What to Do About It)
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2023

Meetings are important, but can be time-consuming and tedious. Here’s how to make them more productive.

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Best Uses for Tablets at Your Restaurant
By Sean Peek | November 01, 2023

Tablets make it easier for customers to order tableside and pay their bills quickly. Learn more about how your restaurant can use tablets.

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How Email Personalization and Follow-Ups Can Boost Your Bottom Line
By Julie Thompson | November 01, 2023

Consumers want personalized shopping experiences. Here is how you can use email to increase customer loyalty and revenue.

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Before the Business Loan: Questions That Must Be Asked
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 01, 2023

Here's a look at seven questions lenders ask small business borrowers and the reason for each one.

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The State of the B2B Sharing Economy
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | November 01, 2023

The sharing economy, also known as the peer-to-peer sharing economy, is a system where assets or services are shared between consumers.