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Epos Now Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 22, 2025

Epos Now is a top point-of-sale (POS) system known for excellent integrations. Learn about Epos Now's features, limitations, pricing, support and more.

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Viasat Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | July 22, 2025

Viasat offers satellite internet with prioritized connections and rotating IPs for 96% of the U.S., ideal for rural businesses but slower than fiber options.

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Spectrum Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | July 22, 2025

Spectrum provides high-speed internet service for small businesses and enterprise organizations. The company offers both cable and fiber optic connections.

Article
How to File Medical Claims
By Leah Zitter | July 22, 2025

Medical offices bill insurance providers for clients' services. Learn what's involved, including HIPAA regulations, what to include and what can go wrong.

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Medical Billing Process Step by Step
By Natalie Hamingson | July 22, 2025

The medical billing process can be complicated. Follow this step-by-step process to ensure you do it correctly.

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Retirement Funds for the Self-Employed: A Complete Guide
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 22, 2025

How do self-employed people plan for retirement? Here are a few retirement plan options for the solopreneur.

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What Is Employee Benefits Management and Administration?
By Sean Peek | July 22, 2025

Learn the role of an employee benefits administrator, the components of benefits administration and the best HR software for help managing benefits.

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Do I Need Product Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | July 22, 2025

Product liability insurance is needed for businesses that make, sell or distribute products. Learn about what it covers and how much it costs.

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What Is Professional Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | July 22, 2025

An insurance policy that service-related businesses need is professional liability insurance. Learn about what it covers and protects against.

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Business Owners’ Guide to Workers’ Compensation
By David Gargaro | July 22, 2025

If your business has employees, nearly every state requires you to have workers' compensation insurance. Learn about what it covers and how much it costs.

Article
Millennials’ Buying Behavior: Experiences Over Goods
By Jennifer Dublino | July 21, 2025

Millennials prioritize experiences like travel and dining over material goods, driving brands to focus on emotional value, authenticity, and social connection.

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How Do You Sustain and Grow Your Customer Relationships?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 21, 2025

The most important thing in sales and marketing is to attract and retain your most profitable business customers. Get tips and strategies.

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How Fintech Is Changing Business (and Bank Accounts)
By Mark Fairlie | July 21, 2025

FinTech is the financial technology fueling innovation in payment processing, lending, wealth management, and more. Learn how FinTech is changing business.

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Why is Cultural Competency Important for Businesses?
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Understanding cultural differences and building a culturally competent company isn't just a skill for global businesses.

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Beacons Are Beckoning: How Mobile Technology Is Changing Retail
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Retailers of all sizes are adjusting to technology trends. See how mobile tech is changing the in-store experience and how to use it in your business.

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How to Identify Industries That Are Ready for Disruption
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Learn how to identify industries that are ready for disruption and which markets are being shaken up.

Article
How to Increase In-store Sales With Online Marketing
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Driving in-store traffic can be challenging. Since offline sales are highly influenced by online activity, try these digital marketing tactics.

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Keep It Simple Stupid: How Businesses Can Use the KISS Principle
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Learn how you can use the KISS principle in your business to improve relationships and make your team more creative at little cost.

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Make ‘Em Smile: What Drives Successful Customer Satisfaction?
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

What do consumers want in their experience with companies? This is how your business can ensure great customer service.

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How to Reduce Sick Days by Encouraging a Healthy Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | July 21, 2025

When employees are out sick, everyone loses. Learn how to help your staff stay healthy and productive.

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Toast POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 21, 2025

Toast is a top POS system with extensive restaurant features. Learn why Toast's online ordering functionality stands out in the restaurant POS system area.

Article
How to Support Employees With a Return-to-Work Agreement After Rehab
By Skye Schooley | July 21, 2025

Learn how to support employees returning to work after rehab with return-to-work agreements, legal compliance and recovery-focused policies.

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Why Are Small Businesses So Important? 10 Ways They Empower Communities
By Mark Fairlie | July 18, 2025

Small businesses fuel local economies by creating jobs, fostering innovation, and supporting communities through resilience, adaptability and human connection.

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The Pros and Cons of Co-Working
By Sean Peek | July 18, 2025

Learn what co-working is, its benefits and disadvantages, and how COVID-19 has changed the workplace environment.

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Sage 50 Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | July 18, 2025

Sage Business Cloud Accounting is a cloud-based accounting solution ideal for customizations. Learn how businesses can use Sage to customize integrations.

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What Is Errors and Omissions Insurance?
By David Gargaro | July 18, 2025

E&O insurance guards your business against lawsuits brought by dissatisfied customers. Find out what it covers and costs, and whether you really need it.

Review
M-Files Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | July 18, 2025

If you're looking for a document management system that can do it all, from digitizing your paper records to helping you collaborate on revisions, look no further than M-Files, our best pick overall...

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Employee Development: How the Best Companies Develop Better Employees
By Melissa Powell | July 18, 2025

Developing great employees starts with addressing their needs as professionals. Here's how to support their goals and keep them at your company.

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The Best Business Loan and Financing Options of 2025
By Mike Berner | July 18, 2025

Biz2Credit, Fundbox, SBG Funding connect small businesses with lenders offering term loans, lines of credit and invoice financing.

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Quit Your Day Job for Your Startup: 5 Steps to Success
By Sammi Caramela | July 17, 2025

It can be scary transitioning from traditional employment to entrepreneurship. Here's how to make it easier and increase your chance of startup success.