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Why Employees and Not IT Are Driving the New Technological Revolution
By Mark Fairlie | December 18, 2025
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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Why Hiring People With Disabilities Is Good for Business
By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025
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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Managing Tips for a Multigenerational Workforce: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 18, 2025
With 4 active generations in the workforce, managers should understand varying communication styles. Learn tips for managing a multigenerational workforce.
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How to Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | December 18, 2025
Learn the importance of mobile-friendly websites and how to make sure your site functions well on mobile devices.
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11 Ways to Successfully Onboard Your New Hires
By Dennis O’Keefe | December 18, 2025
Onboarding will help employees learn the necessary job skills and behaviors to become productive team members as quickly as possible.
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QuickBooks Desktop vs. Online: Which Should You Use?
By Mark Fairlie | December 18, 2025
Should you use the desktop application or web browser version of QuickBooks? Here are some important updates about this software program.
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Why Professional Growth Is Critical to a Successful Career: Talking Shop
By Chad Brooks | December 18, 2025
Performance expert Bill Eckstrom believes that when you aren't growing, you're stuck in a cycle that eventually leads to stagnation.
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Revenue vs. Income: What’s the Difference?
By Dock David Treece | December 18, 2025
Learn how the relationship between revenue and income affects your business and its value.
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Time to Get Deep: Why CEOs Need to Embrace Mindfulness
By Julie Thompson | December 18, 2025
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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Forget the Checks: 5 Reasons Why Your Construction Company Should Accept Credit Card Payments
By Sean Peek | December 18, 2025
Accepting credit cards helps construction firms boost cash flow, reduce bounced checks and offer clients flexible, secure payment options.
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How to Celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month
By Mona Bushnell | December 18, 2025
October is National Women's Small Business Month, which means it's time to celebrate women-owned businesses everywhere.
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How to Determine Who to Follow Back on Social Media
By Matt D’Angelo | December 18, 2025
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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Should You Use a Business Credit or Debit Card?
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 18, 2025
Discover which is best for your business – a business debit card or a credit card.
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Committing to Eco-Friendly Packaging Practices Can Save Your Company Money
By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025
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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Choosing the Best Pricing Model for Your Business: License vs. Subscription
By Jamie Johnson | December 18, 2025
Licenses and subscriptions are popular pricing models. Learn how licenses and subscriptions work and how to choose a pricing strategy for your business.
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Boo! The Scary Reality of Employee Ghosting
By Skye Schooley | December 18, 2025
Job seekers and employees are ghosting employers more than ever. Learn how to stop this trick from happening to you.
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How to Keep Your Business Out of Bankruptcy
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 18, 2025
Proper budgeting and cash flow management can help protect your business from bankruptcy. Learn the steps you can take to avoid it.
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5 Examples Where the Personal Touch Still Matters in Marketing
By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025
Digital marketing can help you reach many people at once, but reaching out to individual customers or prospects with a personal touch can be effective.
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How to Create a New Brand Image From Scratch
By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025
Creating a brand image is a crucial marketing task to establish a brand identity. Learn what's involved in a new brand image and branding do's and don'ts.
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How to Improve Your Small Business’s Cash Flow
By Sean Peek | December 18, 2025
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 Be an Inspirational Leader
By Sean Peek | December 18, 2025
Want to become a more inspirational leader? Here is what you need to do.
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How to Apply (and Get Approved) for a Business Loan
By Adam Uzialko | December 18, 2025
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 | December 18, 2025
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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A Small Business’s Guide to the Different Types of Cloud Services
By Kristy Blackmon | December 17, 2025
Small and midsize businesses can benefit from migrating to the cloud. Learn cloud service types and the pros and cons of moving operations to the cloud.
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What Are Legal Support Services?
By Nicole Fallon | December 17, 2025
Legal support services aid small businesses with keeping their assets protected. Here is how to find qualified law support services for your company.
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How Important Are Job References?
By Skye Schooley | December 17, 2025
Employers often ask for job references before making a hiring decision. Here are tips on choosing the right people so you get that position.
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How to Take a Vacation as a Small Business Owner
By Laura Spawn | December 17, 2025
Small business owners need vacations to help them achieve a healthy work-life balance. Here's how to keep your business running smoothly while you're away.
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Would You Hire Someone Who Didn’t Go to College?
By Jennifer Post | December 17, 2025
Is having a higher education essential to being a good employee? Not necessarily. Here is what hiring managers should consider.
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What Does a Great Customer Experience Look Like Now?
By Jennifer Dublino | December 17, 2025
Customers have high expectations for responsiveness, personalization, and support across multiple communications channels like phone, email, chat and text.
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Gap Insurance for Healthcare? Look for More of It in 2026
By Kimberlee Leonard | December 17, 2025
Gap insurance is supplemental health coverage paired with a high-deductible major medical plan. The goal is to help employees cover out-of-pocket expenses.