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Venmo for Business: Is It Right for You?
By Jennifer Dublino | December 16, 2025

Venmo for Business lets small businesses accept payments easily with low fees, quick setup, no approval needed and access to a large, young customer base.

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There’s a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | December 16, 2025

Credit card surcharging shifts processing costs to customers but can cause legal issues, competitive disadvantages and customer dissatisfaction.

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The Most Popular Giveaway Items for Customers
By Sean Peek | December 16, 2025

Is your business looking to give out promotional products? Consider these smart and trendy gift ideas.

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9 Ways to Reduce Your Email Bounce Rate
By Rachelle Gordon | December 16, 2025

Email bounce rates are a crucial KPI for any email marketing campaign. Here's how to improve them.

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Why You Need to Worry About Employee Burnout
By Julie Thompson | December 16, 2025

Employee burnout isn't just a personal issue — it affects your entire organization. Find out the causes and how to address it.

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What Is ERP Software & How Can It Increase Efficiency?
By Jamie Johnson | December 16, 2025

Find out how ERP software can help you efficiently manage the most important operations of your business.

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Writing a Business Growth Plan
By Jennifer Dublino | December 16, 2025

Our step-by-step guide outlines what to include in your company's business growth plan and features expert advice from business strategy experts.

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Interview Types: Your Complete Guide to Hiring Formats and Styles
By Skye Schooley | December 16, 2025

Learn about interview types, formats and styles to build an effective hiring process for your small business and boost quality of hire with confidence.

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8 Questions to Ask Before Connecting With Your Audience on Social Media
By Rotem Gal | December 16, 2025

Audiences want an authentic connection with the companies they patronize. Create a better brand on social media by considering these seven factors.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Mobile Payments?
By Jamie Johnson | December 16, 2025

Mobile payments provide a fast and easy way for restaurants to receive payments, but there are pros and cons to this method. Here is what you need to know.

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Management Theory of Joseph Juran
By Sean Peek | December 16, 2025

Joseph Juran was a pioneer in the study of quality control for industries like math and science. Learn how to apply his management theory to your business.

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10 Tips to Keep Your Emails Out of Gmail’s Promotions Folder
By Julie Thompson | December 16, 2025

Keep your emails out of Gmail’s Promotions folder. Here is how to write high-quality, personalized content that will stay out of spam.

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9 Surefire Strategies to Help You Stand Out From the Competition
By Stella Morrison | December 16, 2025

Differentiating your brand from the competition gives you a competitive advantage. Learn ways to differentiate your product from the competition.

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How Companies Can Change Their Culture to Attract (and Retain) Millennials
By Sean Peek | December 16, 2025

Do you want more millennials to join and remain loyal to your company? Here's how to recruit and keep this age group.

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How People Got Rich Without College
By Julie Thompson | December 16, 2025

Society tells us to go to college, but that isn't the only route to financial freedom. Learn how starting a business and upskilling can lead to wealth.

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Is Your SBA Loan in Default? Forgiveness Is Possible
By Nicole Fallon | December 16, 2025

Defaulting on an SBA loan is serious; you can face bank levies, wage garnishment and foreclosure. But some cases allow forgiveness. Learn if you qualify.

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Everything You Need to Know About Angel Investors
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 16, 2025

Angel investors are accredited investors who use their money to help businesses they view as worthwhile. Learn how to find and work with them.

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The State of the B2B Sharing Economy
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 16, 2025

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

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9 Metrics That Amp Up Agile Team Productivity
By Kaytlyn Smith | December 16, 2025

Agile metrics quantify human capital investments while keeping your team's learning journey clear of obstacles.

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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross-Cultural Teams
By Julie Thompson | December 15, 2025

Cultural intelligence, communication training and empathy help global teams overcome conflict and foster stronger cross-cultural collaboration.

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Resume Screening 101: How to Find the Right Candidate in a Stack of Applications
By Adam Uzialko | December 15, 2025

To make sure you’re only bringing in the best candidates for job interviews, screen resumes to filter out red flags and identify the most promising applicants.

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Best Restaurant POS Systems
By Quinn Springett | December 15, 2025

Toast, Lightspeed, and TouchBistro provide restaurant POS systems with order management, inventory tracking and customer loyalty programs.

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Best Accounting Software Programs for 2025
By Mike Berner | December 15, 2025

QuickBooks, Xero and FreshBooks top the list for small business accounting, offering user-friendly interfaces, automation and scalability.

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The Best Time & Attendance Software of 2025
By Skye Schooley | December 15, 2025

Hubstaff, Buddy Punch and When I Work offer time tracking solutions with scheduling, GPS tracking and integration with payroll systems.

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The Best Accounting Software Choices for E-commerce Businesses: Our Top Picks for 2025
By Mike Berner | December 15, 2025

Top accounting software for ecommerce like Xero and QuickBooks Online provide tools for inventory tracking, sales tax management and financial reporting.

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The Best Human Resources Software of 2025
By Skye Schooley | December 11, 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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Aim and Fire! How to Identify Your Target Audience
By Mark Fairlie | December 11, 2025

Not everyone will need your products or services. Learn how to pinpoint your target audience to properly identify and market to your ideal customers.

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The Best Fleet Management Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | December 10, 2025

Top GPS fleet tracking services include Verizon Connect, Samsara, and Motive—offering real-time tracking, ELD compliance and route optimization tools.

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How to Conduct a Phone Screen Interview & Best Questions to Ask
By Skye Schooley | December 10, 2025

Learn how to conduct a phone screen interview and what phone interview questions to ask a candidate.

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5 Steps to Remove a Shareholder
By Stella Morrison | December 10, 2025

Although removing a majority shareholder can be difficult, it is possible. Here are the steps to make the process a smooth one.