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5 Ways Video Can Make Your Content Marketing Strategy More Effective
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 27, 2023

Video can boost your marketing strategy and increase leads, user engagement and sales. Learn how to incorporate video into your marketing strategy.

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11 Best Tools for Setting and Tracking Goals
By Sean Peek | March 27, 2023

Goal setting and tracking tools enable you to project achievements, record progress, and establish key performance indicators. Here are some of the best.

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5 Proactive Ways to Prevent Quiet Quitting
By Elizabeth Veras | March 24, 2023

This guide offers proactive tips for employers who want to prevent their team from quiet quitting.

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Complete Guide to Understanding the Sales Funnel
By David Gargaro | March 23, 2023

A sales funnel is the step-by-step process that a prospect follows to become your customer.

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Why It’s Time to Change Your Company’s Dress Code
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Workforce trends and cultural standards have evolved over the years. Learn how to revise your business's dress code policy to keep up.

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5 Reasons Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Sales
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

While sales careers require a variety of skills, emotional intelligence may be one of the most important. Learn why emotional intelligence matters in sales.

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Which Is Better: Cash- or Accrual-Based Business Accounting?
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Cash- and accrual-based business accounting are analysis methods for determining a business's financial health. Learn which is right for your business.

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What Is Data Management?
By Adam Uzialko | March 23, 2023

Data management is the process by which businesses gather, store, access and secure data from business software solutions. Here’s what you need to know.

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What Is a Reasonable PTO Policy?
By Kiely Kuligowski | March 23, 2023

A business's paid time off (PTO) policy outlines employee time off regulations. Learn the three types of PTO policies and PTO policy best practices.

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Why Offering Paid Leave Is Good for Your Business
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Learn several reasons why your business is better off offering employees paid time off.

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Pets Go to Work: How to Create a Pet Policy for Your Office
By Julie Thompson | March 23, 2023

Pets in the workplace may boost productivity and motivation. Create a pet policy that accommodates pet owners and alleviates other employees' concerns.

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A Nonprofit’s Guide to Accounting
By Katharine Paljug | March 23, 2023

Nonprofit organizations have specific accounting regulations and requirements. Learn what nonprofits need to know about accounting.

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Management Theory of Elton Mayo
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Australian professor George Elton Mayo’s human relations theory can help your company build more productive and effective teams.

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How to Manage Risks and Maximize Rewards of Co-Employment
By Tania Fiero | March 23, 2023

Find out what co-employment is, how to choose a co-employer and how to manage the co-employment relationship to maximize the benefits.

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Why You Should Let Your Employees Nap on the Job
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

The key to productivity may actually be allowing workers to sleep during the day. Learn about incorporating naptime into your workplace.

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How to Be an Inspirational Leader
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Want to become a more inspirational leader? Here is what you need to do.

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How to Reduce Sick Days by Encouraging a Healthy Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

When employees are out sick, everyone loses. Learn how to help your staff stay healthy and productive.

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How a Good Work Atmosphere Leads to More Success
By Julie Thompson | March 23, 2023

Your workplace atmosphere has a big hand in your business's success. Learn the benefits of a healthy work environment and how to create one.

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Grow Your Small Business by Outsourcing Business Processes
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

Outsourcing certain tasks can help you save money you'd otherwise spend on non-revenue-producing employees. Here's how and what to outsource.

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How to Do a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
By Mark Fairlie | March 23, 2023

Businesses must convince customers their personal data is safe. Run a cybersecurity risk assessment to protect company and customer data.

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How to Handle a Bad Hire
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

How much will a crummy employee set your business back? Find out here and get the steps to resolve the issue.

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Capital vs. Operating Grants: Which Does Your Business Need?
By Donna Fuscaldo | March 23, 2023

Capital and operating grants are two different ways to fund your business. Here's what you need to know before applying for a business grant.

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How to Boost Customer Retention
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

Keeping your existing customers keeps costs down while helping your company grow. Learn how to make customers happy enough to keep doing business with you.

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What Is an Administrative Services Organization (ASO)?
By Matt D’Angelo | March 22, 2023

Learn how ASOs differ from PEOs and how outsourced help can ease your management burdens.

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9 HR Basics for Any Small Business
By Vanessa Johnson | March 22, 2023

Learn some human resources basics to ensure your business successfully recruits and retains employees and stays legally compliant.

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4 Human Resources Decisions That Affect Your Company
By Skye Schooley | March 22, 2023

HR support is an essential element of company success. Learn how human resources decisions can impact your business.

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Give Your Brain a Boost: 12 Books Guaranteed to Make You More Intelligent
By John Rampton | March 22, 2023

Looking to improve your business skills – or even your overall intelligence? Check out these 12 books to help you navigate business and life.

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Facts vs. Emotions: When to Use Each Tactic to Make a Sale
By Jennifer Dublino | March 22, 2023

In marketing or direct sales, sometimes using facts is best, while an emotional approach is better in other instances. Learn to choose the right tactic.

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11 Ways to Successfully Onboard Your New Hires
By Dennis O’Keefe | March 22, 2023

Onboarding will help employees learn the necessary job skills and behaviors to become productive team members as quickly as possible.

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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross-Cultural Teams
By Michael Henman | March 22, 2023

While cross-cultural teams offer challenges, such workplace diversity can offer opportunities for innovation, creativity and other assets.