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Stand Out: 5 Ways to Combine Traditional and Digital Marketing
By Kelly Bosetti | September 04, 2024

Digital marketing helps businesses reach a vast online audience, but traditional marketing can help consumers find your brand. Learn to combine the two.

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Discover the Unique Selling Proposition of Your Business
By Shane Barker | September 04, 2024

Without a unique selling proposition, you have nothing that distinguishes your company. Learn how to create an effective USP for your business.

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Work-Life Balance: How to Set Manageable Boundaries
By Jamie Johnson | September 04, 2024

Here's how to achieve the work-life balance that works best for you.

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Shallow Pockets: Tips for Hiring Employees on a Limited Budget
By Skye Schooley | August 29, 2024

If your business has a small budget, you'll have to get creative when hiring. Try these strategies for recruiting and hiring top talent on a limited budget.

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How to Improve Relations Between Your Managers and Employees
By Sammi Caramela | August 29, 2024

The relationship between your managers and your employees is key to maintaining a productive and happy workplace. Get relationship management tips.

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Using X (Formerly Twitter) as a Customer Support Channel
By Jennifer Dublino | August 29, 2024

Twitter adds a new dimension to customer support, offering proactive real-time support in a public environment. Learn to use Twitter for customer support.

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15 Reasons Employees Quit (and How to Prevent It)
By Sean Peek | August 29, 2024

Are you having a hard time retaining employees? It could be due to one (or more) of these top reasons. Find out the solutions here.

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Do You Have a Toxic Employee Wreaking Havoc in Your Business?
By Skye Schooley | August 29, 2024

Learn how to spot toxic employees and develop strategies to ensure they don't ruin your business.

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Massages and Pets and Beer, Oh My! Creative Perks for Improved Morale
By Skye Schooley | August 29, 2024

Add these creative benefits to your employee benefits package to attract and retain staff, reduce stress and burnout, and improve company morale.

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5 Ways a UX Designer Can Benefit Your Company
By Jamie Johnson | August 29, 2024

A user experience, or UX, designer makes products accessible and usable. Learn how a UX designer can optimize your offerings and help your small business.

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Managing Resources: ERP Industry Trends That Impact the Bottom Line
By Mark Fairlie | August 29, 2024

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) helps businesses drive quality by recording and storing real-time business performance data. Learn ERP trends to watch.

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How to Choose the Best Call Center Software
By Mark Fairlie | August 27, 2024

Think you know what call center software does? Think again. In the last five years, it's evolved, integrating with SMS, messaging apps, video calls and more.

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4 Genius Marketing Tactics Proven to Drive Leads for Businesses on a Budget
By Joy Gendusa | August 27, 2024

Generating good leads can seem difficult for small businesses. Learn what mistakes to avoid, and some budget-friendly tactics.

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Should Your Business Customize Its Products?
By Jamie Johnson | August 27, 2024

Customized and personalized products are becoming popular as companies gain more access to consumer data. Here is what your business needs to know.

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Best Freelancer Websites for Finding Developers
By Mark Fairlie | August 23, 2024

Finding good help can be hard these days, especially in the development and engineering world. These sites can help you hire a freelance developer.

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Business Insurance Guide
By David Gargaro | August 23, 2024

This guide to business insurance can help you understand the policies available to your small business and determine which policies are right for you.

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The Shocking Truth: Why Every Company Is a Technology Company
By Kimberlee Leonard | August 22, 2024

Companies must adopt a tech mindset in their corporate identity. Learn why every business is a tech company and how to incorporate tech in your operations.

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Starting a Business From Home: The Ultimate Checklist
By Julie Thompson | August 22, 2024

Starting a business requires an organized approach to administrative, legal and practical tasks. Follow this checklist to start a business from home.

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5 Warning Signs You Need to Outsource Your HR
By Skye Schooley | August 22, 2024

Should you outsource your company's HR functions? Here are five signs that outsourcing HR may be your best strategy.

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Guide to Email Marketing
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 22, 2024

Email is a crucial marketing channel for small businesses. Learn the basics of effective email marketing tactics and how to stay compliant with email laws.

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Should You Pick the Cheapest Payroll Service?
By Sean Peek | August 22, 2024

QuickBooks, Rippling, Gusto and Zenefits are among the cheapest payroll services that also boast a range of features for small businesses.

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Why Real Authenticity (Not the LinkedIn Version) Is “Messy” [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | August 22, 2024

Our interview with leadership coach and author Valerie Garcia

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6 Email Marketing Challenges and How to Overcome Them
By Jennifer Dublino | August 22, 2024

Email marketing is effective, but it has its share of obstacles. Find the solutions to email marketing's biggest issues.

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How to Set a Price for Your Service
By Jennifer Dublino | August 20, 2024

Setting the proper prices for your services is one of the most crucial elements of business. Learn how to set fair and accurate prices for your services.

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What Sole Proprietors Need to Know About Business Licenses
By Jennifer Dublino | August 19, 2024

Sole proprietors must abide by laws and regulations about business licenses and other matters. Learn about municipal rules for sole proprietorships.

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11 Scams That Prey on Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | August 19, 2024

Scammers often target small and midsize businesses. Beware of these 10 business-related scams, and learn how to avoid cybercriminals and hackers.

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Domestic Partner Benefits in the Era of Marriage Equality
By Skye Schooley | August 16, 2024

Though same-sex marriage is legal, domestic partner benefit laws vary. Learn the pros and cons of extending benefits to your employees' domestic partners.

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5 Email Marketing Tips to Grow Your Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | August 16, 2024

Email marketing is inexpensive and effective. Follow these tips to make the most of your email marketing campaigns and strategy for your business.

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10 Reasons Email Marketing Is a Must for Small Businesses
By Skye Schooley | August 16, 2024

Find out why you should use email marketing services, see dos and dont's and get recommendations for top software tools.

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Email Marketing Best Practices and Predictions for 2025
By Jennifer Dublino | August 16, 2024

Your email marketing strategy may need an update. Follow these best practices for successful email campaigns, and see what's ahead for the rest of the year.