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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card
By Dock David Treece | November 02, 2023

A business credit card has distinct advantages, like simplified accounting. Learn how to choose, apply for and qualify for a business credit card.

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The Benefits of Employee Job Rotations
By Patrick Proctor | November 02, 2023

When done correctly, job rotation programs can add a lot of benefits to your business. Here is how to implement one.

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What Is Employment Verification?
By Patrick Proctor | November 02, 2023

Employment verifications play an important role in the hiring process. Here is how to conduct one.

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Everything to Know About Business Checking Account Fees
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 01, 2023

Here's a look at the business checking account fees you could face and how to avoid them.

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How to Build Business Momentum With Limited Resources
By Chris Porteous | November 01, 2023

Building business momentum usually requires financial resources. Learn strategies to build business momentum with few resources and how to avoid mistakes.

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How to Build Trust With E-Commerce Customers
By Julie Thompson | November 01, 2023

Online shoppers sometimes worry about making purchases over the internet. Learn how to protect your customers and address their concerns.

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Why Meetings Kill Productivity (and What to Do About It)
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2023

Meetings are important, but can be time-consuming and tedious. Here’s how to make them more productive.

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What Is Point-to-Point Wireless?
By Mark Fairlie | October 31, 2023

Businesses with multiple sites may benefit from a point-to-point wireless network. Learn how P2P internet works and how it boosts security and saves money.

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What Is an Audited Financial Statement?
By Max Freedman | October 30, 2023

Learn what an audited financial statement is, why your business might need one, and how unaudited accounting reports differ.

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10 Critical Elements of Professional Invoices
By Megan Totka | October 30, 2023

Invoicing is crucial for small business cash flow. Learn how to create an effective professional invoice that increases the likelihood of timely payments.

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How to Get Paid as a Contractor
By Karina Fabian | October 30, 2023

Cash flow is critical for construction contractors. Learn best practices for ensuring your clients pay you and tips for dealing with nonpaying customers.

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The Different Paths to a Career in Project Management
By Ryan Ayers | October 30, 2023

Project management is one of the most lucrative, diverse careers out there right now. Every industry needs a PM; learn which skills you need to become one.

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1099-MISC vs. 1099-NEC
By Julie Thompson | October 25, 2023

How do 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC tax forms differ? Learn the differences between 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC, which affect independent contractors and freelancers.

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Understanding HR Reporting
By Patrick Proctor | October 11, 2023

Looking at key data points on your employees and workforce is a crucial task of any HR department. Here is how HR reporting can help.

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Gusto Payroll Software Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 11, 2023

Gusto helps small businesses manage payroll and HR processes. Explore its features, usability and limitations in our Gusto review.

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Business Scams 101: Common Schemes and How to Avoid Them
By Chad Brooks | October 10, 2023
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Drunk on Money? Why Alcohol Is the Celebrity Investment Du Jour
By Nicole Fallon | October 06, 2023

More celebrities are investing in alcohol brands than ever before. Here's why – and what you can learn.

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Biz2Credit Review and Rates
By Mike Berner | October 05, 2023

Biz2Credit is an online marketplace for small business funding. The company connects small businesses in need of funding with lenders. It can help small businesses obtain a variety of loans,...

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Strange Business Patents of the Year
By Dan Ketchum | October 04, 2023

Are these products destined for revolutionary glory or just too far ahead of their time?

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent: Due Diligence Is a Wait You Must Bear
By Ali Saleh | October 03, 2023

Due Diligence Is a Wait You Must Bear

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Where Did All the Truck Drivers Go?
By Carolyn Neuhausen | October 03, 2023

Is the profession running out of gas?

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How Entrepreneurs’ Time-Management Skills Can Apply to Dating
By Ali Saleh | October 03, 2023

Can entrepreneurs find time for romance?

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How to Support Neurodiverse Workers
By Dr. Eden King | October 03, 2023

Create a positive work culture for all.

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Eat Up: Supper Clubs Get 21st Century Makeover
By Elizabeth Barton | October 03, 2023

Businesses are turning to an old staple: supper clubs. Learn more about why.

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Stand-Up Meetings: Fewer Chairs, Greater Efficiency
By Steven Rogelberg | October 03, 2023

Attendees prefer it, according to research, but there are caveats.

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When a Colleague Wastes Your Time in the Work Chat
By Dr. Eden King | October 03, 2023

How to deal with slacking on Slack.

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It’s Fashionable to Skip the Business Plan — How Reckless Is That?
By Mike Berner | October 03, 2023

More and more entrepreneurs are winging it. Are they setting themselves up for failure or smartly trusting their gut?

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Big Business Lessons From the Big Diesel
By Ali Saleh | October 03, 2023

Shaq-size business tips

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The Post-Unicorn World: What Comes After Tech’s Burst Bubble?
By Dan Ketchum | October 03, 2023

How unicorns lost their magic.

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Oscar Mayer’s Hydrating Face Mask Is Not Baloney (or Bologna)
By Dan Ketchum | October 03, 2023

Would you try a bologna face mask?