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Salesforce vs. Zendesk Sell Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | February 05, 2025

The right CRM system can generate more leads, drive sales and improve customer service. Here's how two top CRM solutions, Salesforce and Zendesk, compare.

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Salesforce vs. Pipedrive Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | February 05, 2025

Salesforce and Pipedrive are two of the leading CRM platforms for small businesses. See our comparison of pricing, features and more.

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AdvancedMD Medical Billing Service Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | February 05, 2025

See why AdvancedMD might be the right medical billing service for your business.

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HubSpot vs Zoho Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | February 04, 2025

See a comparison of the HubSpot and Zoho CRMs when it comes to pricing, features, integrations and more.

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Make Your LinkedIn Comments Sound Human (Even If They Aren’t)
By Antonio Ferme | February 04, 2025

Our full Q&A with LinkedIn influencer Craig Davis

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Ruff and Tumble: How Zoom Room’s CEO Created a Planet Fitness for Dogs
By Tess Barker | February 04, 2025

Our full Q&A with Mark Van Wye

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5 Feminine Traits That Make Leaders Great
By Julie Thompson | January 31, 2025

Women bring many soft skills to their leadership style. Learn how humility, empathy, resilience, persuasiveness and spirit can lead to business success.

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12 Ways to Use Slack to Be More Productive
By Mark Fairlie | January 31, 2025

Boost productivity with Slack by using reminders, keyboard shortcuts, custom notifications, and channels to reduce meetings and improve team communication.

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It’s a Big World After All: Should American Businesses Say Goodbye Globalization?
By Jane Meggitt | January 30, 2025

An interview with author Elisabeth Braw

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Here’s What Employees Actually Want From a Leader
By Julie Thompson | January 29, 2025

Employees seek specific traits in their leaders, including communication skills. Learn what traits and behaviors to hone to become a more effective leader.

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What Is Business Interruption Insurance?
By Lauren Kubiak | January 28, 2025

Business interruption insurance policies can help when unforeseen events shut down operations. Learn how business interruption insurance works and what it covers.

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How Much Does Insurance Cost for a Small Business?
By Kimberlee Leonard | January 28, 2025

Small business insurance costs depend on many factors; every policy serves a different risk-protection purpose. Learn about small business insurance costs.

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Part of the Job: 10 Skills All Entrepreneurs Must Master
By Julie Thompson | January 24, 2025

To succeed in business, there are certain competencies an entrepreneur must have. Learn what these skills are and how you can use them at work.

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10 Ways New Managers Can Be Influential Leaders
By Julie Thompson | January 24, 2025

Specific habits and practices can turn managers into respected, influential leaders. Learn to elevate your management role and avoid leadership mistakes.

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7 Ways to Create a Happy and Motivated Workplace
By Julie Thompson | January 24, 2025

Employee satisfaction is crucial to a motivated workplace. Here are some great ways to create a happy and productive work environment.

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5 Steps to Engaging Your Audience on Social Media
By Rachelle Gordon | January 24, 2025

Engage social media audiences through consistent posting, authentic storytelling, responding to comments, using visual content and analyzing engagement metrics.

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What Is Bereavement Leave?
By Skye Schooley | January 24, 2025

Bereavement leave typically grants three to five paid days off for immediate family deaths, with policies varying by employer and no federal law requiring it.

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Using Form 941 to Pay Quarterly Payroll Taxes
By David Gargaro | January 23, 2025

Businesses must file Form 941 quarterly to report the total taxes withheld from employees' paychecks. Here's everything you need to know about Form 941.

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What Is Commercial Umbrella Insurance?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 23, 2025

A commercial umbrella insurance policy can give your business more coverage for less money. Learn if you need umbrella insurance and how to shop for it.

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Ping Author Andrew Brodsky on Digital Communication Manners in 2025 (Full Q&A)
By Taylor Friedman | January 23, 2025

The University of Texas at Austin management professor shares his “Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication.”

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What Is Human Capital Management?
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2025

Human capital management and its software is a great resource or tool for companies investing in their employees.

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How Employees Make or Break Business Success (and How You Can Lead the Way)
By Sean Peek | January 21, 2025

Your employees can determine whether your business succeeds or fails. Find out why, and get expert advice for guiding and motivating your team.

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Why Your Small Business Needs an Attendance Policy (+ Sample Attendance Policy Template)
By Skye Schooley | January 21, 2025

Here’s why your small business needs an attendance policy as well as how to write an effective one — and a sample attendance policy template.

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The 3 C’s of Effective Marketing
By Julie Thompson | January 21, 2025

Learn how these principles can improve your company's marketing and get marketing strategy tips from business experts.

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9 Reasons Why Encouraging Employee Fitness Is Beneficial
By Julie Thompson | January 21, 2025

A wellness focus is a win-win for employees and organizations.

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The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | January 21, 2025

Learn about the U.N.'s sustainable development goals, including ending poverty and hunger and how small businesses can work toward achieving them.

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Importance of a Strong Finance Team for Accounting and Seeking Capital
By Jennifer Dublino | January 17, 2025

To achieve financial goals you might need a top-notch finance department. Learn how your company can become more competitive.

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Want to Boost Productivity? Start by Cleaning Your Office
By Julie Thompson | January 17, 2025

You can get more done if you keep your space tidy. Here are several regular practices that can make you work more effectively.

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What Is a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 17, 2025

Pharmaceutical wholesalers purchase medications directly from manufacturers and then sell the medications to pharmacies.

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How Open Office Plans Affect Workplace Productivity
By Julie Thompson | January 17, 2025

Open offices have pros and cons when it comes to productivity. Learn their upsides and drawbacks and how to maintain productivity in an open office plan.