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Alternative Lending: A Small Business Guide
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2025

Alternative lenders offer more flexible terms and faster approval and funding than traditional banks. Discover more about alternative loans.

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‘Bad’ Business Ideas That Made Bank
By Sean Peek | July 14, 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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10 Inspiring Entrepreneurs Under 40
By Sean Peek | July 14, 2025

Check out our list of inspiring entrepreneurs under 40 who have paved the way for themselves and many others with successful businesses.

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Internet Advertising: How New Technology Is Impacting Online Advertising
By Stella Morrison | July 14, 2025

Learn how technology is changing and how adapting to it can help your marketing.

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What Is Meta Pay (Formerly Facebook Pay)?
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 14, 2025

Meta Pay lets businesses accept secure, fee-free payments across Meta’s platforms, making social selling easier with simple setup and purchase protection.

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How to Implement a Compressed Work Schedule
By Nicole Fallon | July 14, 2025

A compressed work schedule offers your employees additional days off without loss of income, benefits or productivity. Learn how to use it in your company.

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Brand Videos: How Much Do They Really Cost?
By Matt Byrom | July 14, 2025

Video content can help small businesses expand their reach and increase engagement. Here's how much it costs to make a brand video.

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Employer Health Insurance: Average Employee Health Insurance Cost in 2025
By Max Freedman | July 14, 2025

Health insurance costs are a major factor in an employee benefits package. Here's what to expect from employer-sponsored plans this year.

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Your Employees Feel Underappreciated ― Here’s What You Can Do to Fix It
By Skye Schooley | July 14, 2025

Learn how to make your employees feel appreciated to improve their workplace satisfaction and performance.

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PR Nightmares: What You Can Learn From the Biggest Blunders
By Julie Thompson | July 14, 2025

Business owners can learn a lot from PR mistakes made by some of the biggest companies. Here are a few key public relations lessons.

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Flick of a Switch: How Lighting Affects Productivity and Mood
By Sean Peek | July 14, 2025

Studies have shown that office lighting plays a major role in employee productivity. Is your lighting optimal for worker performance?

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Make It Memorable: Tips for Creating an Effective Brand Name
By Jennifer Dublino | July 14, 2025

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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Get Camera Ready: Livestreaming Is the Future of Social Media
By Jennifer Dublino | July 14, 2025

Livestreaming is video content in real time. Learn how to use livestreaming on social media platforms to connect with followers and boost sales.

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The Best Business Phone Systems of 2025
By Jessica Elliott | July 14, 2025

RingCentral, Ooma and 8x8 offer scalable business phone systems with VoIP technology, mobile apps and team collaboration tools.

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Trademark Examples: Learn From These Trademark Infringement Cases
By Sean Peek | July 14, 2025

You could be committing trademark infringement without knowing it. Learn from these six trademark cases.

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What Is Photoshop Used For?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | July 14, 2025

Photoshop remains supreme among editing software for photos, graphics and videos. Here's how and why to use Photoshop for your business.

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CRM Switch: 5 Tips for CRM Change Management
By Alex Haimann | July 14, 2025

Need a new CRM? Here are four ways to get the best one.

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How to Build Brand Advocacy in 6 Simple Steps
By Jennifer Dublino | July 11, 2025

Brand advocacy is when customers are so happy with your brand that they promote it. Learn how to encourage organic advocacy and find brand ambassadors.

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Tips to Improve Customer Service on Your E-commerce Site
By Max Freedman | July 11, 2025

When you sell online, it's essential to make customer service personable. Learn how to sell excellent service, not just a product.

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What’s the Difference Between Net Income and Profit?
By Dachondra Cason | July 11, 2025

Profit and net income are found on your company's income statement. Learn the difference between these financial terms and what they mean for your company.

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What Is Supply Chain Distribution?
By Max Freedman | July 11, 2025

Supply chain distribution is used to balance supply and demand. Learn more about the importance of having a distribution plan for your business.

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How to Block Websites From Employee Use
By Stella Morrison | July 11, 2025

This guide explains how to block and filter websites to restrict employee access to certain content on the company network.

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The Best Employee Monitoring Software of 2025
By Skye Schooley | July 11, 2025

Teramind, Hubstaff and ActivTrak provide employee monitoring solutions with activity tracking, productivity analysis and compliance features.

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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By Jennifer Post | July 11, 2025

The "rank and yank" management practice assessed employees and fired those who fell short. Learn why this outdated methodology has fallen out of favor.

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Emojis at Work: Should You Use Emojis in Business Communications?
By Sean Peek | July 11, 2025

Here’s how emojis add emotion to conversations, creating richer and more meaningful conversations by clarifying the tone of the written conversation.

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Creating a Strong Company Culture: How to Do It Right
By Skye Schooley | July 11, 2025

Workers thrive in cultures that encourage support, personal growth and open communication. Here are some tips to achieve that culture.

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Creating an Employee-Centric Company Culture Will Not Be the Death of Your Business
By Jennifer Post | July 11, 2025

An employee-centric company culture prioritizes employee input and helps your team feel respected. Learn how to implement an employee-centric work culture.

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Small Business Guide to Energy Conservation
By Jennifer Dublino | July 11, 2025

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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Trust the Process: 10 Tips to Empower and Encourage Your Staff
By Chad Brooks | July 11, 2025

See advice for encouraging your team members, and find out the benefits of empowering your employees.