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5 Habits of High-Performing Teams
By Michael Henman | June 25, 2024

Learn the habits of high-performing teams to improve your own team's productivity and success in the workplace.

Review
Paychex Flex Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | June 24, 2024

Learn how Paychex Flex, a full-service payroll and HR software platform, is useful for remote teams. Get pricing information and see FAQ.

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Bambee vs. BambooHR Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 20, 2024

Learn more about how Bambee and BambooHR human resources software stack up against one another.

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Ambition Monster: Jennifer Romolini Talks C-Suite Burnout (Full Q&A)
By Rachel Brodsky | June 17, 2024

Former Condé Nast and Yahoo editor’s new memoir explores media-industry workaholism — and recovery from it.

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Benefits of Using an Order Fulfillment Service
By Sean Peek | June 14, 2024

Learn how outsourcing your e-commerce business's order fulfillment needs can streamline operations, save time and conserve resources.

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A Primer on Time Clock Apps and Your Business
By Andrew Martins | June 14, 2024

The right timeclock app can help you manage your team's efficiency and accountability. Learn how to choose the best one for your business.

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Types of Business Loans and How to Choose
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 06, 2024

Learn how to choose the best business loan for your unique business.

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Unsecured Small Business Loans for Startups From $50,000 to $100,000
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 06, 2024

Every new business needs capital, but starting out with a large amount of debt can be a burden. Here's a rundown of small loan options to consider.

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How to Decide Which Type of Business Loan Is Right for You
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 06, 2024

Finding the right sources of funding for your business can be difficult. Learn how to choose the right one for you.

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Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Product Failure
By Jennifer Dublino | May 31, 2024

What pitfalls cause most products to fail? Learn about these common traps so you can avoid mistakes and a failed product launch.

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How Lonely Planet Navigated From Print Travel Guides to Award-Winning Social Media
By Tess Barker | May 21, 2024

A Q&A with Lonely Planet’s social media director Deepa Lakshmin

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Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey Talks Selling to Amazon and What Excites Him Now
By Tess Barker | May 20, 2024

Our full Q&A with the legendary former grocery chain CEO and author of The Whole Story

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Build Your List: How to Get People to Subscribe to Your Blog
By Jennifer Dublino | May 20, 2024

Getting people to subscribe to your blog moves them down the sales funnel toward becoming a customer. Learn how to increase your blog subscriber list.

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Have conditions improved in the workplace for nonbinary professionals?
By Ryan McGonagill | May 17, 2024

Resumes with they/them pronouns are 8% less likely to be a "good fit," with 72% of nonbinary job-seekers fearing negative impact from revealing their identity.

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What’s the Difference Between a Tough Boss and a Toxic One? (Full Q&A)
By Jane Meggitt | May 14, 2024

An interview with Toxic Leaders and Tough Bosses author Teresa A. Daniel

Review
SimpleTexting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 13, 2024

SimpleTexting is a straightforward SMS service that connects you to your customers. It offers helpful tools, an easy-to-use dashboard and flexible plans.

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10 QuickBooks Alternatives to Consider
By Jamie Johnson | May 07, 2024

Here are 10 alternatives to QuickBooks that could be better for your business.

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37% of Employees Work for Companies With Pay Transparency. How Does This Practice Impact Worker Retention and Equity?
By Chad Brooks | May 07, 2024

37% of employees work for companies with pay transparency, which boosts retention and equity. Pay gaps persist, with transparency laws in 10 U.S. states.

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Top Challenges of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Implementation
By Mark Fairlie | May 07, 2024

EHRs are a vital way to automate and streamline the healthcare process, but implementation can be challenging. Learn how to smooth the transition.

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Fact or Fiction: Common Downfalls of Data Visualizations
By Sanket Shah | May 02, 2024

Visuals can tell a story and explain complex ideas, but they must be used effectively. Learn the five biggest downfalls of data visualization.

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Need a Loan? Lending Trends That Affect Your Chances of Getting Funds
By Jennifer Dublino | May 01, 2024

From tighter lending criteria to the rise of payment processors, many changes are underway in small business lending.

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The Best HR Software: Key Differences Explained
By Skye Schooley | April 30, 2024

Learn which types of HR management software are on the market, how each one can benefit your business, and what the best HR management solutions are.

Review
Dialpad Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

Dialpad offers voice calling, video conferencing and text messaging. This flexibility helps small businesses connect with clients in ways that work best for both customers and businesses.

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GoTo Connect Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

GoTo Connect combines the power and reliability of Jive's cloud VoIP phone systems with GoTo Meeting's web, audio, and video conferencing into one simple, reliable, and flexible solution.

Review
Vonage Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | April 29, 2024

Vonage offers cloud-hosted VoIP phone systems for businesses of all sizes. Vonage Business Cloud is designed for smaller businesses, while Vonage Enterprise is for midsize and large businesses. Both...

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Write Like a Pro: How AI Can Turbocharge Your Small Business Marketing
By Anthony Bratti | April 26, 2024

Learn practical ways small businesses can leverage AI to generate content for marketing purposes.

Review
Keap CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | April 25, 2024

Keap is a strong contact management software with robust marketing, sales and e-commerce tools built-in. The functionality and interface are top of the line, but it's not a lightweight solution, and...

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Maximize Your “Uptime” With Tips From Google’s Productivity Expert (Full Q&A)
By Tina Nazerian | April 25, 2024

An interview with author Laura Mae Martin

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Less Than Half of Workers With Mental Health Conditions Disclose Them to Their Employers. Here’s Why.
By Lindsay Renner Schwartz, LCSW | April 25, 2024

Less than half of workers with mental health conditions disclose them to employers. 75% who do feel supported, but only 20% request accommodations.

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Average Commercial Car Insurance Costs
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 24, 2024

The average cost of commercial car insurance depends on vehicle, location, driving record, industry, and more. Learn how to choose the right coverage.