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Is Wholesale Over? The Death of the Middleman
By Jennifer Dublino | March 28, 2023

The internet has reduced the need for wholesalers that act as middlemen in the sales process. Learn the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer transactions.

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How To Create and Write Your Business’s First E-Book
By Chris Christoff | March 28, 2023

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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What Is Dynamic Pricing, and How Does It Affect E-commerce?
By Chad Brooks | March 28, 2023

Find out how you can use dynamic pricing for your e-commerce business to keep prices competitive.

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How Virtual Reality Technology Is Changing Manufacturing
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

The manufacturing industry is changing as next-generation VR and AR become readily available.

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Hitting the Books: A Guide to Retail Accounting
By Jill Bowers | March 23, 2023

Learn about the methods of calculating and tracking inventory that are used in retail accounting.

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Movin’ on Up: Why Relocating Offices Doesn’t Have to Suck
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

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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The Case for Canceling (Almost) All Meetings
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Learn how creating a meeting policy that eliminates or restricts company meetings can benefit your business in many ways.

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How to Easily Implement a 5S Program for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

A 5S program consists of sort, straighten, shine, standardize and sustain. Learn how to implement a 5S program, boost efficiency and eliminate waste.

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Don’t Be Like Elon: Musk Mistakes You Shouldn’t Emulate
By Mike Berner | March 23, 2023

How Elon Musk's scandals and controversies provide lessons for business owners and entrepreneurs

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Why Every Business Owner Needs an Exit Strategy
By Mark Fairlie | March 23, 2023

You don't go into business planning to get out – but you should. Find out why an exit strategy is important and how to create one.

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7 Stats That Will Make You Rethink Your Document Management Strategy
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 22, 2023

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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Q1 Reflections: Important Ways to Take Stock of the First Quarter
By Sean Peek | March 22, 2023

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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Should Your Restaurant Be on Grubhub?
By Mona Bushnell | March 22, 2023

Learn how much Grubhub really costs restaurants and what it brings to the table.

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Why You Need a SWOT Analysis for Your Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | March 22, 2023

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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Do Awards Really Do Anything for Your Company?
By Julie Thompson | March 22, 2023

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

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Ahead of the Pack: 4 Ways to Keep Your Business Competitive
By Sean Peek | March 22, 2023

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

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Mobile Payments?
By Jamie Johnson | March 20, 2023

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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Doing This Now Will Make or Break Your Business for the Year
By Sean Peek | March 20, 2023

If you want this year to be a successful one for your business, here are some to-dos for Q1.

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Retail or E-tail? Buying Online vs. Buying in Person
By Jennifer Dublino | March 10, 2023

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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5 Restaurant Employee Scams That Will Cost Your Business Big
By Mona Bushnell | March 10, 2023

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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Should Your Restaurant Accept Bitcoin?
By Mark Fairlie | March 08, 2023

Some restaurants have started accepting Bitcoin as payment. Learn the pros and cons of accepting Bitcoin in restaurants and how to get started.

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Leading With Transparency Promotes Customer Loyalty
By Austin Mac Nab | March 06, 2023

Businesses that are transparent are able to build a strong foundation of customer trust and loyalty, which drives sales. Here are four areas to focus on.

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Top Countries for Business Process Outsourcing (and How to Start)
By Derek Gallimore | March 06, 2023

How to get started with an outsourcing partner from one of these countries.

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Learn By Example: 7 Great Mobile-Friendly E-commerce Websites
By Genia Stevens | March 06, 2023

When Google introduced changes to its mobile search algorithm, a TechCrunch survey found that 44 percent of Fortune 500 websites failed.

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Open for Business: 5 Options for Setting Up an Online Store
By Jennifer Dublino | March 03, 2023

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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Is Your Small Business Achieving Profitable Growth?
By Emil Abedian | March 03, 2023

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

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How to Create a Sustainable Business Model
By Drew Hendricks | March 01, 2023

A sustainable business model is a top priority for SMBs. Learn how to build a sustainable business that benefits customers without jeopardizing the planet.

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How to Determine How Much Office Space You Need
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023

Before you sign a lease, calculate how big an office you need using these estimates.

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Writing a Business Growth Plan
By Max Freedman | February 21, 2023

Writing a growth plan is very similar to writing a business plan. Here's how to do it.

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Expanding Distribution Channels
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

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