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8 Tips for Building a Successful Remote Company
By Jennifer Dublino | October 25, 2024

Remote companies provide significant benefits to employers and employees. Learn tips for building a successful remote company that runs like clockwork.

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The 7 Biggest Challenges of Starting a Business (and How to Overcome Them)
By Jennifer Dublino | October 25, 2024

Starting a business is a difficult endeavor. Learn the biggest challenges that come with entrepreneurship and how to overcome them and find success.

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Committing to Eco-Friendly Packaging Practices Can Save Your Company Money
By Jennifer Dublino | October 25, 2024

Using eco-friendly packaging can cut costs, reduce waste and help your business be viewed as Earth-friendly. Learn about going green in your business.

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How to Determine Who to Follow Back on Social Media
By Matt D’Angelo | October 25, 2024

Building a social media following is vital for businesses, but be selective about who you follow back. Learn about social media follow-backs.

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Managing Tips for a Multigenerational Workforce: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 25, 2024

With 4 active generations in the workforce, managers should understand varying communication styles. Learn tips for managing a multigenerational workforce.

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11 Ways to Successfully Onboard Your New Hires
By Dennis O’Keefe | October 25, 2024

Onboarding will help employees learn the necessary job skills and behaviors to become productive team members as quickly as possible.

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Everything to Know About Farm Equipment Loans
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 25, 2024

Farm equipment is costly, and for many in the agriculture industry, it's imperative to find affordable financing. Read our guide on farm equipment loans.

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Why Employees and Not IT Are Driving the New Technological Revolution
By Mark Fairlie | October 24, 2024

You trust your IT team but should you involve other employees to help build your tech stack? Yes ― it will reduce staff turnover and improve productivity.

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A Guide to Accounting Software Features and Benefits
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 24, 2024

Here's everything you need to know about accounting software and the benefits of using it.

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Why Hiring People With Disabilities Is Good for Business
By Jennifer Dublino | October 24, 2024

Hiring people with disabilities is good for business and the economy. Learn the upsides of hiring people with disabilities and fostering inclusivity.

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How to Apply (and Get Approved) for a Business Loan
By Adam Uzialko | October 24, 2024

Applying for a business loan can seem like a daunting task, but following these steps can help you apply and get approved.

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How to Use Customer Feedback to Your Advantage
By Jennifer Dublino | October 24, 2024

Customers provide valuable insights into your business operations. Learn how to gather and take advantage of customer feedback to improve your business.

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Why You Should Develop a Relationship With a Business Lawyer
By Mark Fairlie | October 24, 2024

Business lawyers help with contracts, business structure, compliance, and legal risks. They save money by preventing costly mistakes before they happen.

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How to Improve Your Small Business’s Cash Flow
By Sean Peek | October 23, 2024

Cash flow is critical for businesses, so managing it is key. Here's how to improve your business's cash flow situation.

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How to Calculate Gross and Net Pay
By Julie Ritzer Ross | October 23, 2024

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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Should You Use a Business Credit or Debit Card?
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 23, 2024

Discover which is best for your business – a business debit card or a credit card.

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Business Debt: How Much Is Too Much to Carry?
By Jamie Johnson | October 23, 2024

To start your business, you’ll need money and sometimes borrowing funds is fine. Without proper management and care, though, debt can become problematic.

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How to Use YouTube to Build Community
By Sean Peek | October 23, 2024

YouTube can be a powerful way for your business to build a digital community. Here are tips on how to build your audience.

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How Email Personalization and Follow-Ups Can Boost Your Bottom Line
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 2024

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

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Time to Get Deep: Why CEOs Need to Embrace Mindfulness
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 2024

The attitude of the CEO impacts the entire company. Learn how mindfulness can create a more positive culture and foster success.

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To Infinity and Beyond: Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking
By Mark Fairlie | October 23, 2024

Your mindset can determine whether your company succeeds. Learn the benefits of embracing positive thinking.

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What Is SUTA Tax? How Do You Calculate It?
By David Gargaro | October 23, 2024

The State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) is a required payroll tax employers must pay. Learn what SUTA taxes are and how to understand, set up and pay them.

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11 Accounting Tips All Small Businesses Should Know
By Rashan Dixon | October 22, 2024

Even if accounting isn't your forte, it's important to understand accounting basics to run your business. Learn 11 tips for small business accounting.

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Times Are Changing: The Future of Performance Management Trends
By Skye Schooley | October 22, 2024

Learn about the direction performance management is heading and how the most effective trends can help manage your team.

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Deposit Required? When to Ask Customers to Pay Upfront
By Jennifer Dublino | October 22, 2024

Upfront deposits show customers you're providing something of value. Learn when to require a deposit and six tips for collecting upfront payments.

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How Projection Mapping Is Changing the Ad World
By Sean Peek | October 22, 2024

Projection mapping can transform buildings into works of art and garner lots of attention. Here is how to use this marketing technique.

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8 Ways to Make Your Business’s Computing Eco-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | October 22, 2024

Learn five ways to improve your bottom line and create a more sustainable business environment by using practices such as cloud-based computing.

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Time-Zone Mania: How to Deal With Geodiversity
By Skye Schooley | October 22, 2024

Employing a global workforce can give your company advantages, but your business will also have to deal with the downsides of working across time zones.

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Top 11 Advertising Blogs You Must Follow Now
By Julie Thompson | October 22, 2024

Get business inspiration and tips from the best of the best in the ad world.

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Why Professional Growth Is Critical to a Successful Career: Talking Shop
By Chad Brooks | October 22, 2024

Performance expert Bill Eckstrom believes that when you aren't growing, you're stuck in a cycle that eventually leads to stagnation.