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Digital Receipts: Why Retailers Are Embracing Them
By Sean Peek | August 05, 2026
The latest digital receipt technology enables retailers to include marketing messaging. Learn the benefits and get software recommendations.
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There’s a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | August 05, 2026
Credit card surcharging shifts processing costs to customers but can cause legal issues, competitive disadvantages and customer dissatisfaction.
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pmtbox Review
By Jennifer Dublino | August 05, 2026
pmtbox, formerly National Processing, offers competitive credit card processing rates along with a platform for unified payment operations and fraud prevention.
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Marketing Fail: 5 Customers Who Want to Destroy Your Business
By Andrew McDermott | August 05, 2026
Predatory customers are hurting your business. Learn the five types of toxic customers you may face and how to stop marketing to them.
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How Is a Cash Flow Statement Prepared?
By Simone Johnson | August 05, 2026
Find out what to include in a cash flow statement, as well as its limitations and how cash flow is calculated.
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When to Upgrade Your Business Credit Card
By Adam Uzialko | August 05, 2026
Learn the signs you've outgrown your business credit card, how upgrades work and what to consider before switching to a card that better fits your needs.
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How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary Legally: Complete 2026 Guide
By Mark Fairlie | August 05, 2026
Cannabis is a big business. Here is a startup guide for how you can enter this industry legally.
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What’s the Difference Between a Grant and a Business Loan?
By Skye Schooley | August 05, 2026
Learn the differences between business loans and grants, including eligibility requirements, funding timelines, repayment obligations and how to choose the right option for your business.
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BusinessLoans.com Review
By Mike Berner | August 05, 2026
BusinessLoans.com is a lending marketplace that helps small businesses compare financing options from multiple lenders through a guided self-service application. Read our review to see if it's the...
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11 Signs a Customer Is Not Worth Your Time
By Jennifer Dublino | August 05, 2026
The customer isn't always right. Some customers are toxic or consume too many of your resources. Here's how to identify when to part ways.
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A Crash Course in the Business Legal Terms You Need to Know
By Mark Fairlie | August 05, 2026
From comparable worth to torts, here's the legal lingo all business owners should know.
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Paychex Flex Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 04, 2026
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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Repeat Business: 8 Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back
By Sean Peek | August 04, 2026
Repeat business can improve cash flow and ROI, promote your brand and help you better target customers. Learn seven strategies for earning repeat business.
Review
Epos Now Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 04, 2026
Epos Now is a top point-of-sale (POS) system known for excellent integrations. Learn about Epos Now's features, limitations, pricing, support and more.
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How to Determine How Much Office Space You Need
By Jennifer Dublino | August 04, 2026
When buying or leasing an office, planning the right amount of space is crucial for efficient operations. Learn how to determine your office space needs.
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OnPhase Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | August 04, 2026
Document management systems help companies manage and track their documents. Learn more about onPhase software and how it helps small businesses in this review.
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Genius POS: Best POS for New Businesses
By Natalie Hamingson | August 04, 2026
Genius POS is a user-friendly point of sale system that makes it easy to take transactions, along with a range of back office operational tools.
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How to Reduce Online Payment Fraud
By Adam Uzialko | August 04, 2026
Learn how to reduce online payment fraud with smart fraud tools, common-sense safeguards and checkout security strategies that help lower chargebacks and protect legitimate sales.
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How to Improve Your Small Business’s Cash Flow
By Sean Peek | August 04, 2026
Cash flow is critical for businesses, so managing it is key. Here's how to improve your business's cash flow situation.
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7 Tips for Managing Conflict in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | August 04, 2026
Workplace conflict can hurt productivity, morale and retention if it’s not handled well. Learn practical strategies to manage and resolve conflict effectively.
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Understanding Wrongful Termination and Illegal Firing Practices
By Skye Schooley | August 04, 2026
Learn what wrongful termination is, which firing practices are illegal and what rights employers and employees have under federal and state employment laws.
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What Is an Auto-Dialer?
By Shannon Flynn | August 04, 2026
Auto-dialing software has been around for some time, but it can be confusing to the average person. Here's how it can be a game-changer for businesses.
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PEO vs. EOR vs. HR Software: Which Option Is Best for Your Small Business?
By Chad Brooks | August 04, 2026
Choosing between a PEO service, EOR service and HR software doesn’t have to be confusing. This guide explains which you need for your business and when.
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Candidate Ghosting: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It
By Adam Uzialko | August 04, 2026
Job candidates ghost employers when they’re frustrated by the hiring timeline or receive better offers. This guide covers how to reduce candidate ghosting.
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Worldpay Review
By Max Freedman | August 04, 2026
Worldpay is a strong payment processing choice for retailers, businesses building customer loyalty programs and businesses dealing in multiple currencies.
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Need a Loan? Lending Trends That Are Increasing Your Chances of Getting the Funds You Need
By Jennifer Dublino | August 04, 2026
From tighter lending criteria to the rise of payment processors, many changes are underway in small business lending.
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How to Get a Small Business Loan
By Donna Fuscaldo | August 04, 2026
Get your business loan approved by maintaining strong cash flow, credit scores above 650, organized financial records, and a detailed business plan showing ROI.
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The Best HR Outsourcing Services of 2026
By Skye Schooley | August 04, 2026
TriNet, Insperity and Paychex offer comprehensive HR outsourcing with payroll, benefits administration and compliance support.
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Best Freelancer Websites for Finding Developers
By Mark Fairlie | August 03, 2026
Finding the right freelancers for development and engineering jobs can be hard. We make it easy for your company with Business.com’s Best Freelancer Websites.
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The Real Cost of Online Reputation Management: DIY vs. Professional Services
By Adam Uzialko | August 03, 2026
Compare the true cost of DIY vs. professional reputation management, including hidden time costs, pricing models and when to hire help.