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Small Business Guide to Energy Conservation
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Conserving energy can help your business save money, reduce its carbon footprint and help the environment. Learn how your business can save energy.

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A Guide to Restaurant Payment Processing
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Here's what you should consider before selecting a credit card processor for your restaurant.

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Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Military veterans seeking to transition to entrepreneurial ventures have a wealth of resources at their disposal. Learn how to access resources for vets.

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What Services Can a PEO Provide for Your Small Business?
By Joshua Stowers | April 04, 2024

What services do PEOs typically offer, and how do they compare to handling them in-house? Learn about PEO HR and PEO health insurance.

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The Best PayPal Alternatives
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

PayPal is a popular payment facilitator. However, several alternatives may be better suited to your business. Learn about the best PayPal alternatives.

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Payment Gateway vs. Payment Processor
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

When your business must accept credit cards, you must understand payment gateways and payment processors. Here's how they work together for transactions.

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Everything You Need to Know About NFC Mobile Payments
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Learn how to accept NFC payments for your business in this guide. Otherwise, you might lose sales if your customers use smartphones to pay for purchases.

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How to Choose a Mobile POS System
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

There are a lot of mobile point-of-sale apps out there. How do you choose the best mobile POS for your business?

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Guide to Merchant Accounts
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

If your company wants to accept credit cards, you should know all about merchant accounts and payment facilitators. Here are the essentials.

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How to Accept Credit Card Payments: A Beginner’s Guide
By Adam Uzialko | April 04, 2024

Consumers expect companies to accept credit and debit cards and digital payments. Learn how to select a payment processor and start accepting credit cards.

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Small Business Guide to Hiring a Social Media Manager
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 04, 2024

Are you considering hiring a social media manager for your business? Find out what to look for, where to find one and how much you should pay.

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20 Features to Look for in a CRM
By Mark Fairlie | April 04, 2024

Many CRM platforms are available that promise to help businesses maintain customer relationships. Learn 20 crucial features your CRM software should offer.

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Features of Call Center Systems
By Sean Peek | April 04, 2024

Call center systems can improve customer service and sales calls. Learn their features and capabilities and how your business can incorporate call centers.

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Digital Receipts: Why Retailers Are Embracing Them
By Sean Peek | April 04, 2024

The latest digital receipt technology enables retailers to include marketing messaging. Learn the benefits and get software recommendations.

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Credit Card Processing in High-Risk Industries
By Dachondra Cason | April 04, 2024

Is your business considered a high risk by your credit card processor? Here's how to know and what that means for you.

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Guide to Credit Card Processing Fees
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Most businesses must accept credit cards to succeed. Learn about the rates and fees involved with processing card transactions and how to negotiate fees.

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10 Tips for Choosing a Credit Card Processor for Your Construction Company
By Lori Fairbanks | April 04, 2024

Construction companies have special credit card processing considerations. Learn how to choose the best payment processor for your construction business.

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How to Accept Apple Pay
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Apple is a secure, contactless mobile payment method popular with consumers and businesses. Learn how your business can accept Apple Pay.

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6 Tips to Improve Your Social Media Presence
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Social media marketing is an effective and affordable way to connect with your target market. Follow these tips to strengthen your social media presence.

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Entrepreneurs, Take Note: 5 Trends in Online Purchasing Habits
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

E-commerce stores must stay on top of consumer shopping behavior. Learn about consumer trends and how to attract online customers via e-commerce platforms.

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Accounts Payable vs. Accounts Receivable: What You Need to Know
By Jamie Johnson | April 04, 2024

Accounts payable is money your business owes, and accounts receivable is money owed to you. Learn how accounts payable and accounts receivable differ.

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What is Social Selling? How it Can Improve Your Sales Process
By Julie Thompson | April 03, 2024

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

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4 Simple Steps to Valuing Your Small Business
By Russell Smith | April 03, 2024

Calculating your business's value accurately is crucial if you want to sell it or seek investors. Learn four steps for calculating your business valuation.

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The Best Time and Attendance Services of 2024
By Skye Schooley | April 03, 2024

Looking for the best time and attendance software? We have easy-to-read, expert unbiased reviews and feature comparisons of the best and most affordable programs.

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How to Boost Online Awareness of Your Brand
By Devon Vocke | April 03, 2024

Without effective brand awareness, your business will get buried by the competition. Here's how to make your business stand out online.

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Rippling vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | April 03, 2024
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Make It Memorable: Tips for Creating an Effective Brand Name
By Jennifer Dublino | April 03, 2024

Your brand's name is the foundation for all your future marketing and sales communications. Follow these tips to make it the best possible brand name.

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3 Famous Restaurants and Bars That Weren’t Supposed to Be
By Ali Saleh | April 03, 2024

An unexpected origin story adds character.

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What Are the Different Types of HR Management Systems?
By Skye Schooley | April 03, 2024

Learn which types of HR management software are on the market, how each one can benefit your business, and what the best HR management solutions are.

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11 Tools for Tracking Your Remote Staff’s Productivity
By Skye Schooley | April 03, 2024

Need to keep a better eye on worker productivity? Here are five tools to tighten your employee tracking.