BDC Hamburger Icon

MENU

Close
BDC Logo
Search Icon
ArrowContent

All Content

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources

Article
Employment Practices Liability Insurance: Why Small Businesses Need EPLI
By Jamie Johnson | September 13, 2024

Employment practices liability insurance protects your business from past or current employee lawsuits. Here’s how EPLI works.

Article
Creating a Sales Manual
By Jamie Johnson | September 13, 2024

Your company sales manual is your sales department's "how-to" guide for achieving success. Learn how to create one.

Article
Changing the Game: How Deal Desks Are Shaking Up Sales Organizations
By Mark Fairlie | September 13, 2024

Deal desks are specialized sales teams focused on high-value deals. Learn the pros and cons of deal desks and how to utilize them to drive sales.

sales pitch presentation
Article
Sign on the Line: 5 Steps to Closing the Sale
By Jamie Johnson | September 13, 2024

Closing a sale is an art. With these steps, you can seal any deal and build an ongoing relationship with a prospect or client.

Article
Small Business Guide to Using Google Analytics
By Mark Fairlie | September 13, 2024

Google Analytics is an essential tool for your business website and marketing strategy. Learn what Google Analytics is, how to set it up and how to use it.

Article
How to Utilize Big Data for Human Resources
By Skye Schooley | September 13, 2024

Big data can be an effective tool for HR professionals to hire and retain top talent. Learn some smart ways to use big data in human resources.

Article
Build Your List: How to Get People to Subscribe to Your Blog
By Jennifer Dublino | September 13, 2024

Getting people to subscribe to your blog moves them down the sales funnel toward becoming a customer. Learn how to increase your blog subscriber list.

Article
What Is Channel Management?
By Jennifer Dublino | September 13, 2024

Channel management is finding the right marketing techniques and sales strategies to reach your target customers. Learn how channel management works.

Article
Venmo for Business: Is It Right for You?
By Jennifer Dublino | September 13, 2024

Venmo is known for peer-to-peer payments. But Venmo for Business makes payments easy for small businesses. Learn the pros and cons of Venmo for Business.

Article
How Social Selling Can Improve Your Sales Process
By Julie Thompson | September 13, 2024

Learn how connecting with prospects on social media can improve your lead-generation efforts.

Article
The Small Business Guide to SIMPLE IRAs
By Max Freedman | September 13, 2024

SIMPLE IRAs are an excellent retirement benefit option for small businesses to present to employees. Learn how SIMPLE IRAs work and what you need to know.

Man giving presentation in boardroom
Article
With Power Comes Pain: The Downsides of Being the Boss
By Jennifer Post | September 13, 2024

Being a boss comes with challenges and hardships. Learn the downsides of being the boss and tips to reduce the stress of managing others.

woman typing on a laptop
Article
How to Build an Online Business, According to ChatGPT
By Mike Berner | September 13, 2024

ChatGPT helped us to brainstorm ideas for an online business and develop a marketing plan.

Article
The Game of Pricing: How the Number 9 Affects Purchase Behavior
By Jennifer Dublino | September 13, 2024

Charm prices end in the number nine. Learn about charm vs. prestige pricing and how your ideal customer should dictate your pricing strategy.

online customer
Article
How to Set a Price for Your Service
By Jennifer Dublino | September 13, 2024

Setting the proper prices for your services is one of the most crucial elements of business. Learn how to set fair and accurate prices for your services.

Article
Are You Paying a Living Wage?
By Adam Uzialko | September 13, 2024

For employers, paying a living wage can feel like a burden. However, paying a living wage can be a powerful investment that positively affects revenues.

Article
What is Payroll Reporting?
By Julie Thompson | September 13, 2024

Payroll reports list pay rates, hours, overtime, vacation, withholdings and more. Here's what your business needs to know about payroll reporting.

Article
How to Conduct a Payroll Audit
By Max Freedman | September 13, 2024

Payroll audits can be beneficial to your business. Learn how to conduct one with this step-by-step guide and get software recommendations.

Article
Overhead Cost and How to Calculate It
By Dock David Treece | September 13, 2024

Overhead costs are expenses tied to things other than the production of goods or services. Here's how to calculate overhead.

Article
Repeat Business: 7 Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back
By Sean Peek | September 13, 2024

Repeat business can improve cash flow and ROI, promote your brand and help you better target customers. Learn seven strategies for earning repeat business.

Brilliant POS logo
Review
Brilliant POS Review
By Quinn Springett | September 12, 2024

Brilliant is a cloud-based POS system with excellent employee management features. Learn how Brilliant can track wages, hours, payroll and schedules.

Article
Build a Brand That Attracts Gen Z and Millennial Customers
By Sean Peek | September 12, 2024

Check out these branding tips for business owners to connect with Generation Z and millennial consumers.

Article
Why In-House and Freelance Web Developers Are Both Ideal for Small Businesses
By Mark Fairlie | September 12, 2024

See the pros and cons of hiring freelance web developers versus having them on staff and find out how to decide which is best for your business.

Article
When Does Your Business Credit Score Matter?
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 11, 2024

Your business credit score is related to but separate from your personal credit score. Learn what a business credit score is and why it matters.

Review
Paychex Payroll Software Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | September 11, 2024

Paychex offers enterprise-grade onboarding, payroll and HR features. Learn why it’s our top pick for larger businesses needing payroll services.

Review
Justworks Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 11, 2024

Justworks is an accredited PEO with an intuitive platform and services like benefits and payroll. Learn why Justworks is the best PEO for ease of use.

Gusto logo
Review
Gusto HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 11, 2024

Gusto is the ideal HR software for employers that want advanced payroll capabilities. Get a rundown of features and pricing.

Article
How to File Employee Payroll Taxes
By David Gargaro | September 11, 2024

This guide to filing payroll taxes can help any business with employees manage their payroll and meet their tax obligations.

Article
The Face of Your Brand: Product Label Design Tips to Help You Attract Customers
By Julie Thompson | September 11, 2024

Product packaging, including the materials used and the color palette, can give you a competitive edge. Follow these strategies to attract customers.

Article
User-Generated Content: More Than Customer Reviews
By Mark Fairlie | September 11, 2024

User-generated content (UGC) can help your brand engage customers and boost sales. Learn how to encourage UGC to increase trust, engagement and sales.