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Stress and Productivity: What the Numbers Say
By Sean Peek | November 07, 2023

Whether it is related to family, health, work or school, everyone experiences stress at some time. Here is how to manage it better.

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Customer Delight: The New Standard in Customer Service
By Sean Peek | November 07, 2023

To delight a customer is to provide the unexpected. Here are seven key principles to providing a delightful customer service experience.

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What Is Employee Attrition?
By Nicole Fallon | November 06, 2023

Employee attrition occurs when someone leaves a company, for any reason and through any means, and is not replaced by another employee.

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Why Every Company Should Have a Business Savings Account
By Jamie Johnson | November 06, 2023

Learn why it makes fiscal sense for your company to have a dedicated business savings account.

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What Is Retargeting and How Can It Boost Conversions?
By Adam Uzialko | November 06, 2023

Learn how your business can use retargeting to increase conversion rates by appealing to previously engaged customers.

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What Is a Document Repository?
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 06, 2023

A document repository can provide secure and efficient document storage for your business. Learn the benefits and get software recommendations.

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What Is a Criminal Background Check?
By Patrick Proctor | November 06, 2023

This guide introduces the concept of criminal background checks and why employers might use one when recruiting and hiring new employees.

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How Page Load Speed Affects Customer Behavior
By Mark Fairlie | November 06, 2023

Do you want to rank higher on Google and make more sales? Find out how to determine if your site downloads too slowly and what will boost its speed.

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5 Reasons You Should Consider Using a Virtual Receptionist
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

A virtual receptionist sounds like a luxury, but when you weigh the benefits against the costs, you might find it's an effective tool for your business.

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Importance of User Activity Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2023

Find out the advantages of tracking employees' device usage and the best monitoring software to use.

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The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

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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Time to Expand? Tips for Opening Another Location
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023

Learn how to know when it's time to expand your business, and find out what you should do to begin the process.

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Tips to Motivate Your Employees
By Jennifer Post | November 06, 2023

Learn how to avoid employee turnover and burnout by inspiring your employees to make their goals while improving company culture.

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Ticket Management Best Practices: How to Effectively Manage Your Tickets
By Nicole Fallon | November 06, 2023

Learn how to manage your help desk tickets effectively with these ticket management system best practices.

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Business Domain Names: Everything You Need to Know
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023

Choosing the right domain name for your business significantly impacts your branding efforts. Here's how to choose the one for your business.

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In the Can: 5 Types of Presentations Every CEO Needs to Have
By Julie Thompson | November 06, 2023

CEOs must be able to speak for their companies at crucial junctions. Learn how to prepare an investor pitch, board meeting update, vision pitch and more.

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The Process for Terminating Employee Benefits
By Miranda Fraraccio | November 06, 2023

When an employee exits your company, their benefits must be terminated accurately. Here's how to end your ex-employee's benefits.

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Is a Subscription Website Right for Your Business?
By Jared Atchison | November 06, 2023

Subscription websites foster recurring revenue and deliver content to your customers. Learn the primary components and benefits of subscription websites.

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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement
By Sean Peek | November 06, 2023

Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.

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Why Your Construction Company Needs Smart Helmets
By Sean Peek | November 06, 2023

With built-in technology such as tracking tools, sensors and more, smart helmets can improve your construction team's safety, productivity and efficiency.

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How to Create a Remote Help Desk for Your Business
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2023

Check out our six-step process to create an effective remote help desk for your business and see recommended software.

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What Is Secure Remote Access?
By Nicole Fallon | November 06, 2023

Secure remote access allows employees and IT personnel to safely connect to and manage another user's desktop from a different location.

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SBA Loan Forgiveness for PPP, EIDL and 7(a) Loans
By Jamie Johnson | November 06, 2023

Loan forgiveness can differ depending on whether you’re talking about PPP, EIDL or SBA 7(a) loans. Learn the differences between each of these types.

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5 Reasons Remote Teams Are More Engaged Than Office Workers
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

You might think in-office workers show more engagement than remote teams but that isn’t true. Here’s why virtual employees are often more productive.

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7 Questions to Ask Before Connecting With Your Audience on Social Media
By Rotem Gal | November 06, 2023

Audiences want an authentic connection with the companies they patronize. Create a better brand on social media by considering these seven factors.

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Protecting Your Bottom Line From Data Breaches
By Mark Fairlie | November 06, 2023

If customers can't trust you with their data, it will hurt your bottom line. Find out what you need to do to secure your business’s data.

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Popular Management Theories Decoded
By Bennett Conlin | November 06, 2023

What's the logic behind popular management theories? Discover the pros and cons of these theories in our detailed guide.

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PayPal Credit Card Processing: How to Accept Card Payments With PayPal
By Adam Uzialko | November 06, 2023

PayPal has affordable payment processing services and no long-term contracts. Learn how your company can accept credit and debit card payments with PayPal.

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Credit Card Payment Processing Rules and Laws You Need to Know About
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

Credit cards are a common way to make purchases, but businesses must abide by certain rules and regulations, including the PCI Data Security Standard.

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Why Small Businesses Need Online Payment Apps
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2023

More and more customers prefer to purchase items using online payment apps. Here are the pros and cons of your business offering this method.