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Human Relations Management Theory Basics
By Miranda Fraraccio | August 18, 2025

The human relations management theory emphasizes employee well-being, motivation, and teamwork as key drivers of productivity and business success.

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Henry Mintzberg’s 10 Management Roles and Organizational Design
By Sean Peek | August 15, 2025

Henry Mintzberg’s management theory outlines 10 managerial roles and five organizational structures for businesses to improve leadership and efficiency.

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Top Reasons to Use Instagram for Your Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 15, 2025

Instagram helps businesses boost brand visibility, engage with followers, drive sales through visual content and reach targeted audiences with powerful tools.

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ADP Payroll Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | August 15, 2025

ADP’s scalable plans and advanced payroll features make it the best payroll solution for growing businesses. Explore pricing, features and more.

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Paychex PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 15, 2025

Paychex offers extensive, in-depth PEO services in benefits administration, risk management, human resources and payroll. This national company operates in all 50 states and offers fully up-to-date...

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Square Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | August 15, 2025

Square is a top credit card processor with no fees, low rates and pay-as-you-go terms. Learn why Square is the best credit card processor for startups.

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Illegal Firing: What It Is & Reasons You Can’t Legally Fire Someone
By Skye Schooley | August 15, 2025

Learn about illegal reasons to fire someone, when employers cannot fire without cause, common wrongful termination claims, and legal grounds for termination.

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Social Media Stars: How Much Do They Really Make?
By Jennifer Dublino | August 15, 2025

Social media influencers are in demand, with brands seeking more sponsored content. Learn how much social media stars earn and how they make their money.

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How to Set Up & Leverage Your Instagram Business Account
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 14, 2025

Do you need an Instagram business account? See how they differ from regular accounts and learn the pros and cons of managing an Instagram business account.

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Late Payment Charges, Fees & State Limits
By Jennifer Dublino | August 14, 2025

Learn about late payment charges, late charge fee policies and maximum allowable invoice late fees by state, including legal limits and best practices.

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The Best Credit Card Processors for Restaurants in 2025
By Mike Berner | August 12, 2025

The best restaurant credit card processors include Square, Clover, Toast and Helcim, offering strong POS features, transparent pricing and fast deposits.

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The Best Accounting Software for Restaurants
By Mike Berner | August 12, 2025

QuickBooks, Xero, and Zoho Books offer restaurant accounting software with expense tracking, invoicing and financial reporting.

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The Best POS Systems for Retail Businesses
By Nicole Fallon | August 12, 2025

Lightspeed, Helcim and Clover offer retail POS systems with inventory management, sales analytics and customer engagement features.

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Chase Payment Solutions Review
By Mike Berner | August 12, 2025

Chase Payment Solutions offers fast payouts, strong data analytics and HIPAA-compliant healthcare payments but has higher fees and dated software interfaces.

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Keap CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | August 12, 2025

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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Disaster Recovery Plan for Small Business: A Guide to Disaster Preparedness
By Skye Schooley | August 12, 2025

If you have a strong plan in place, it'll take more than a natural disaster like COVID-19 to sink your company.

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Need a Business Phone Number, But Not a Business Phone?
By Max Freedman | August 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 a Positive Work Environment Leads to More Success
By Julie Thompson | August 11, 2025

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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Bullying in the Workplace: How to Identify and Handle It
By Skye Schooley | August 11, 2025

Learn how to recognize bullying in the workplace and strategies for handling inappropriate treatment.

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Financial Accounting: What You Need to Know
By Dock David Treece | August 11, 2025

Learn what every business owner needs to know about financial accounting, accounting software and financial statements.

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Drinking on the Job: A Workplace Alcohol Policy Guide for Small Businesses
By Sean Peek | August 11, 2025

Some employers allow drinking in the office. Here's what businesses should consider when creating an office alcohol policy for employees.

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Resume Fraud: The Shocking Cost of Who You May Be Hiring
By Skye Schooley | August 11, 2025

Find out what resume fraud is, how it may impact your small business, and how to spot it.

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18 Small Business Grants for Minorities
By Adam Uzialko | August 11, 2025

Business grants help provide free funding to minority business owners. Check out the most updated list of minority business and how to apply.

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Crazy Business Ideas That Were Surprisingly Successful
By Sean Peek | August 11, 2025

Does your business idea seem ridiculous on the surface? Take inspiration from these 10 businesses that found success despite starting with a "bad" idea.

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Why Simple Marketing Automation Beats Complex Systems: A Small Business Guide
By Natalie Hamingson | August 11, 2025

Looking for the right marketing automation platform for your business? Check out our detailed guide.

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The Management Theory of Max Weber
By Sean Peek | August 11, 2025

Max Weber’s management theory promotes a structured hierarchy, clear rules and impersonal relationships to increase efficiency and eliminate favoritism.

Review
Paychex Flex Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 08, 2025

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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athenaCollector Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | August 08, 2025

athenaCollector is a good medical billing service for practices of various specialties, with several great features to efficiently handle your billing process, including a billing rules engine and...

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SimpleTexting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | August 08, 2025

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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Technology in Retail: How Mobile Tech Is Changing the Industry
By Sean Peek | August 08, 2025

Retailers of all sizes are adjusting to technology trends. See how mobile tech is changing the in-store experience and how to use it in your business.