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Returning Customers Spend 67 Percent More Than New Customers — Keep Your Customers Coming Back With a Recurring Revenue Sales Model
By Jennifer Dublino | June 02, 2025

Returning customers spend 67% more than new ones, and a recurring revenue model boosts loyalty, predicts income and strengthens long-term growth.

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Does Working From Home Save Companies Money?
By Baruch Silvermann | June 02, 2025

Working from home can cut costs on commuting, food, clothing and child care, helping remote employees and businesses save money in multiple areas."

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The Management Theory of Max Weber
By Sean Peek | June 02, 2025

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

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5 Reasons Your Business Should Have Strategic Partnerships
By Chad Brooks | June 02, 2025

Strategic partnerships help businesses expand audiences, enter new markets, reduce costs, and build brand trust through shared resources and mutual strengths.

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Southwest Airlines: A Case Study in Great Customer Service
By Sean Peek | June 02, 2025

Southwest Airlines excels at customer service by empowering employees, eliminating fees and maintaining a fun, people-first culture across all operations.

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Elevating Expectations: 6 Ways Product Quality Affects Your Brand
By Sammi Caramela | June 02, 2025

High product quality boosts customer loyalty, supports premium pricing, reduces returns, strengthens brand reputation and increases overall business success.

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Popular Management Theories Decoded
By Bennett Conlin | June 02, 2025

Top theories from Taylor, Mayo, Maslow and McGregor shape leadership, boost morale and improve productivity in modern management.

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The Management Theory of Elton Mayo
By Sean Peek | June 02, 2025

Elton Mayo’s theory shows that employee productivity improves with attention, social support and strong workplace relationships — not just pay or conditions.

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Boosting Business Success: The Benefits of Highly Motivated Employees
By Skye Schooley | June 02, 2025

Highly motivated employees boost productivity, lower turnover, improve customer satisfaction, and drive innovation across departments and teams.

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International Business Etiquette From Around the World
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | June 02, 2025

Master international business by learning key etiquette tips from countries like Japan, Germany, and Brazil—from greetings to gift-giving to meeting protocols.

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Human Relations Management Theory Basics
By Miranda Fraraccio | June 02, 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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Email Retargeting Guide: How to Create Your Campaign
By Rachelle Gordon | May 30, 2025

Learn how your e-commerce business can use techniques like personalization to increase customer engagement and purchases.

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How to Do Payroll for a Small Business
By Matt D’Angelo | May 30, 2025

Learn how to run payroll for your small business's employees.

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Instagram Best Posting Practices 2025
By Kiely Kuligowski | May 30, 2025

If you want to improve your business’s Instagram engagement and grow its following, try using these 15 tips and best practices.

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What Is Coinsurance in Business?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | May 30, 2025

Coinsurance for small businesses helps cover property and business assets, so the insurer knows there's adequate coverage. Here's how it works.

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12 Ways to Improve Your Office Workflow
By Miranda Fraraccio | May 30, 2025

Make your employees happier and more productive by following these tips for making your business run more efficiently and smoothly.

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What Is Risk in Business Insurance?
By Mark Fairlie | May 30, 2025

Insurance risk is the probability of an adverse event that causes an insurance claim. Learn how business insurance risk is assessed and how to lower it.

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What Is Subrogation in Business Insurance?
By Mark Fairlie | May 30, 2025

Subrogation lets an insurance company recover money for insurance claims from a third party. Learn how subrogation works in various insurance types.

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What Is Scheduling Automation? How to Use It for Your Small Business
By Nicole Fallon | May 29, 2025

Here’s how scheduling automation can streamline your appointment booking process and make life easier for you and your small business’s clients.

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How to Use Meta Business Suite: A Small Business Guide
By Nicole Fallon | May 27, 2025

Here’s how small businesses can set up and make the most of Meta Business Suite, including key features and best practices.

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14 Ways to Improve Your Local Marketing Strategy
By Stella Morrison | May 23, 2025

Learn how to target customers in your neighborhood and turn them into loyal clients.

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Do You Understand the Fine Print of Your Loan Agreement?
By Siri Hedreen | May 23, 2025

Important information is tucked away in the fine print of a loan agreement. Learn what to look for and what you're agreeing to before you sign it.

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Unique Ways Small Businesses Can Increase Cash Flow
By Mark Fairlie | May 22, 2025

Looking to increase your small business's cash flow? Follow these tips to make sure you have enough liquid capital to keep growing.

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11 Accounting Mistakes That Cost Small Businesses Significant Growth
By Jamie Johnson | May 22, 2025

Minor small business accounting errors can have a significant effect on your business's finances. Learn the most common accounting mistakes to avoid.

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Splashtop for Business Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | May 21, 2025

Splashtop provides remote PC support solutions with fast connections and multiple levels of security.

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The Survival Guide to the Decline of Facebook’s Organic Reach
By Jolina Landicho | May 21, 2025

: Facebook has seen an organic reach drop recently. Learn about Facebook's algorithm changes, what it means for marketers and how to improve your reach.

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Financing Your Retail Store
By Julie Thompson | May 21, 2025

Most entrepreneurs turn to small business loans when seeking startup cash, but there are other ways to raise working capital for a store. Learn more here.

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monday.com Email Marketing Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | May 20, 2025

Monday.com is the ideal service for businesses seeking customizable email templates, workflow automation, calendars, views and helpful analytics tools that make it easy to track campaign requests and...

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How to Know an Investor Is Offering You a Good Deal
By Adam Uzialko | May 20, 2025

Before you sell equity, make sure the capital is well worth it. Here's how to spot a good investment deal.

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Understanding and Utilizing Total Compensation Packages
By Patrick Proctor | May 20, 2025

Determining total employee compensation is critical to keeping employees happy and attracting top job candidates. Here is how to calculate it.