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How to Implement Continuous Performance Management
By Jennifer Dublino | December 17, 2025
Continuous performance management can boost morale and improve communication. Learn how to implement continuous performance management in your company.
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How to Measure and Improve Your Marketing ROI
By Jennifer Dublino | December 17, 2025
Measuring your marketing ROI will give you an idea of what’s working best so you can refocus marketing dollars and stop ineffective programs.
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5-Step Web Design Process to Create Winning Websites
By Rahul Varshneya | December 17, 2025
A stellar design isn't merely focused on how pretty the interface looks.
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Digital Payment Guide: Best Payment Methods & Why to Accept Them
By Sammi Caramela | December 16, 2025
Learn about digital payment methods your business should consider accepting.
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What Is Meta Pay? A Complete Guide to Meta’s Payment Platform
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 16, 2025
Meta Pay lets businesses accept secure, fee-free payments across Meta’s platforms, making social selling easier with simple setup and purchase protection.
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The Most Popular Giveaway Items for Customers
By Sean Peek | December 16, 2025
Is your business looking to give out promotional products? Consider these smart and trendy gift ideas.
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9 Ways to Reduce Your Email Bounce Rate
By Rachelle Gordon | December 16, 2025
Email bounce rates are a crucial KPI for any email marketing campaign. Here's how to improve them.
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Interview Types: Your Complete Guide to Hiring Formats and Styles
By Skye Schooley | December 16, 2025
Learn about interview types, formats and styles to build an effective hiring process for your small business and boost quality of hire with confidence.
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9 Metrics That Amp Up Agile Team Productivity
By Kaytlyn Smith | December 16, 2025
Agile metrics quantify human capital investments while keeping your team's learning journey clear of obstacles.
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Is Your SBA Loan in Default? Forgiveness Is Possible
By Nicole Fallon | December 16, 2025
Defaulting on an SBA loan is serious; you can face bank levies, wage garnishment and foreclosure. But some cases allow forgiveness. Learn if you qualify.
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Quit Your Day Job for Your Startup: 5 Steps to Success
By Sammi Caramela | December 10, 2025
It can be scary transitioning from traditional employment to entrepreneurship. Here's how to make it easier and increase your chance of startup success.
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How to Start a Clothing Store
By Shari Weiss | December 10, 2025
Our guide breaks down everything you need to know about starting an in-person or online clothing store, with expert advice from retailers.
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How to Build Brand Advocacy in 6 Simple Steps
By Jennifer Dublino | December 10, 2025
Brand advocacy is when customers are so happy with your brand that they promote it. Learn how to encourage organic advocacy and find brand ambassadors.
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The Benefits of Restaurant iPad POS Systems
By Skye Schooley | December 01, 2025
POS systems can provide a lot of value to your restaurant. Learn more about how this technology can boost your profits.
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How to Block Websites From Employee Use
By Stella Morrison | November 21, 2025
This guide explains how to block and filter websites to restrict employee access to certain content on the company network.
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How to Get PPP Loan Forgiveness
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 20, 2025
The pandemic’s Paycheck Protection Program offered relief to businesses. Here is what you should know about the loan forgiveness process.
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What Is PBX?
By Mark Fairlie | November 17, 2025
PBX systems manage business calls through hardware or cloud-based VoIP. Traditional PBX requires on-site equipment, while cloud PBX offers lower monthly costs.
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POS Reports Your Retail Business Should Be Using
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 17, 2025
With this guide, learn how a point-of-sale (POS) system can transform your business by increasing sales, maximizing results and reducing waste.
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How to Manage Your Small Business Through a Crisis
By Mark Fairlie | November 14, 2025
Here's how you can navigate a crisis successfully and stay in business.
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How to Improve Relations Between Your Managers and Employees
By Sammi Caramela | November 13, 2025
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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Need a Business Phone Number, but Not a Business Phone?
By Max Freedman | November 12, 2025
A phone isn’t always necessary to do business these days. There are a number of options if you don’t need a traditional system.
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How to Write a Company History
By Skye Schooley | November 11, 2025
A well-written company history on your website can do wonders in attracting customers to your brand. Here is how to write one.
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Massages and Pets and Beer, Oh My! Creative Perks for Improved Morale
By Skye Schooley | November 10, 2025
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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Text Message Marketing: Annoying, Brilliant or Both?
By Mark Fairlie | November 06, 2025
Forget WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. The way to reach more Americans on their cell phones is by the humble SMS text message.
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Small Business Guide to Alternative Lending
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2025
Alternative lenders offer more flexible terms and faster approval and funding than traditional banks. Discover more about alternative loans.
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9 Little-Known Ways to Network With Hospitality Industry Insiders
By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2025
Making contacts within the hospitality industry can create opportunities for your business. Learn how to start networking effectively.
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Stripe vs. PayPal
By Dock David Treece | November 04, 2025
Read our comparison of Stripe and PayPal to see which provider can best help your business accept payments.
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Write Your Way to a Win: Business Proposal 101
By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2025
In some industries, writing business proposals is a crucial way to win new clients. Learn how to write a successful business proposal.
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What to Know Before You Refinance Your Business Loans
By Max Freedman | November 04, 2025
Evaluate these five elements before you move forward with refinancing.
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Comcast Business Phone System Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | November 04, 2025
Comcast Business delivers high-speed internet, phone, and TV services with 24/7 customer support and dedicated connections for small to midsize businesses.