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Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources

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What Is Dynamic Pricing, and How Does It Affect E-commerce?
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2024

In dynamic pricing, product prices adjust in response to real-time supply and demand. Learn how dynamic pricing works and its benefits and downsides.

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How to Create and Write Your Business’s First E-Book
By Chris Christoff | October 10, 2024

Here are the benefits of creating an e-book for your business, and how you can create one, step by step.

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Expanding Distribution Channels
By Sean Peek | October 01, 2024

To boost sales and brand awareness, you should consider expanding your distribution channels. Learn more about your options.

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How to Expand Your Revenue Sources
By Mark Fairlie | October 01, 2024

The most successful businesses have several revenue sources. Learn how to increase yours.

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Is Your Small Business Achieving Profitable Growth?
By Emil Abedian | October 01, 2024

Small businesses must understand if their growth is profitable. Learn about the profitability-growth relationship and achieving profitable growth.

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Writing a Business Growth Plan
By Jennifer Dublino | October 01, 2024

A business growth plan outlines where a company sees itself in one to two years. Learn what to include in a business growth plan and why a plan matters.

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Q1 Reflections: Important Ways to Take Stock of the First Quarter
By Sean Peek | October 01, 2024

The most successful businesses set goals and review them quarterly. Find out why setting goals is important and how to evaluate your Q1 goals.

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5 Tips for Setting SMART Goals in Your Business Plan
By Jennifer Dublino | October 01, 2024

SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based. Learn how to apply SMART goal principles to your business to boost success.

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Tips for Setting Better Business Goals
By Simone Johnson | October 01, 2024

Learn how to create better business goals that can help guide your company.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Mobile Payments?
By Jamie Johnson | September 30, 2024

Mobile payments provide a fast and easy way for restaurants to receive payments, but there are pros and cons to this method. Here is what you need to know.

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Do Awards Really Do Anything for Your Company?
By Julie Thompson | September 19, 2024

Winning awards has numerous business benefits, including increased income and employee morale. Learn how to win awards for your business.

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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.

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Open for Business: 5 Options for Setting Up an Online Store
By Jennifer Dublino | September 11, 2024

There are various ways to open an e-commerce store and start selling online. Learn your online store options and their pros and cons.

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Retail or E-tail? Buying Online vs. Buying in Person
By Jennifer Dublino | September 09, 2024

Online and in-person sales each have advantages and disadvantages. Learn how to recognize their values and maximize both strategies to meet customer needs.

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How to Increase Your Restaurant’s Profits in 2024
By Sean Peek | August 21, 2024

The restaurant industry is highly competitive. Here's how your restaurant can save money and attract new customers.

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Smart Rivals: How to Compete Against Tech Giants [Full Q&A]
By Tina Nazerian | August 16, 2024

An interview with Harvard Business School’s Feng Zhu and Bonnie Cao

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Get It Together: 7 Quick Ways to Make Your Business More Organized
By Leah Zitter | August 13, 2024

Use these simple tricks to make your business more efficient with the minimum resources.

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5 Restaurant Employee Scams That Will Cost Your Business Big
By Mona Bushnell | August 13, 2024

Learn how five top restaurant employee-theft scams work. We'll show you how to stop losing money to employee theft and retake control of your restaurant.

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Hyperefficient: Dr. Mithu Storoni Shares Productivity Brain Hacks
By Jane Meggitt | August 05, 2024

Our full Q&A with the author and neuroscience researcher.

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How to Attract Customers to Your Restaurant
By Jennifer Dublino | August 02, 2024

Here are several online and offline marketing techniques that you can use to reach more potential customers for your restaurant business.

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Why You Need a SWOT Analysis for Your Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | July 31, 2024

SWOT ― which stands for “strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats” ― is a type of analysis that helps you develop your business strategy.

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9 Little-Known Ways to Network With Hospitality Industry Insiders
By Jennifer Dublino | July 23, 2024

Making contacts within the hospitality industry can create opportunities for your business. Learn how to start networking effectively.

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How Color Can Impact Your Restaurant
By Sean Peek | July 09, 2024

Learn how color affects your restaurant's atmosphere and sales.

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Write Your Way to a Win: Business Proposal 101
By Jennifer Dublino | July 08, 2024

In some industries, writing business proposals is a crucial way to win new clients. Learn how to write a successful business proposal..

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Movin’ on Up: Why Relocating Offices Doesn’t Have to Suck
By Jennifer Dublino | July 08, 2024

Use an office relocation as an opportunity to streamline and improve operations. Learn how to make your office move a success.

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Should You Go Global?
By Mark Fairlie | July 05, 2024

Going global means expanding your business overseas. Learn the pros and cons of going global and what steps to take to expand your company internationally.

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Shake It Up: How to Identify Industries That Are Ready for Disruption
By Sean Peek | June 21, 2024

Learn how to identify industries that are ready for disruption and which markets are being shaken up.

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7 Stats That Will Make You Rethink Your Document Management Strategy
By Mark Fairlie | June 10, 2024

Your document management strategy can directly affect your bottom line. Learn why a good document management solution is critical and how to find one.

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Ahead of the Pack: 8 Ways to Keep Your Business Competitive
By Sean Peek | June 06, 2024

Follow these four strategies to beat your competitors in today's cutthroat business world.