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Jennifer Dublino
How to Choose a Bar POS System
Learn what features to look for when choosing the best bar POS system for your business.
Skye Schooley
Skye Schooley
Types of POS Systems
Here’s what you need to know about POS systems and available options for your business.
Sean Peek
Sean Peek
How to Start Budget Planning for Your Business
By tracking cash flow, expenses and revenue, new entrepreneurs can more easily manage their finances and maintain profitability.
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Sean Peek
Understanding HR Reporting
HR reporting can provide your business with critical insights into your workforce and how it operates.
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Patrick Proctor

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How Virtual Reality Is Impacting the Ad Industry
By Sean Peek | October 21, 2024

Virtual and augmented reality are two forms of media that can impact how advertisers build relationships with customers. Here is what you need to know.

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The Best Business Uses of Microsoft Word
By Jennifer Post | October 18, 2024

Microsoft Word lets you share documents, create templates, and collaborate with your team. Learn about the other business uses for Microsoft Word.

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Comcast Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | October 17, 2024

Comcast Business is an internet service provider with a wide selection of plans and bundles for businesses, including five plans designed for small businesses.

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Spectrum Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | October 17, 2024

Spectrum provides high-speed internet service for small businesses and enterprise organizations. The company offers both cable and fiber optic connections.

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Cox Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | October 17, 2024

Cox Communications is an internet service provider that serves businesses of all sizes in 17 states across the U.S. It has internet services for small, mid-sized and enterprise-sized organizations.

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Salesforce vs. HubSpot Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | October 16, 2024

The right CRM system can generate more leads, drive sales and improve customer service. Here's how two top CRM solutions, Salesforce and HubSpot, compare.

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RingCentral vs. Vonage: Business Phone System Comparison
By Nicole Fallon | October 16, 2024

RingCentral and Vonage are robust business phone systems. Learn how their features and pricing compare so you can choose the best option for your business.

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GoTo Connect Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 16, 2024

GoTo Connect combines the power and reliability of Jive's cloud VoIP phone systems with GoTo Meeting's web, audio, and video conferencing into one simple, reliable, and flexible solution.

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InterGuard Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 16, 2024

InterGuard gives you a clear, comprehensive view of what your employees are doing while they're on the clock, plus it provides tools to increase productivity.

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Confessions of an Entrepreneur: Technology Leads to New Opportunities
By Jamie Johnson | October 11, 2024

Technology plays a huge role in the success of your business. Learn more about how.

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The Best Places for Purchasing Office Supplies
By Mark Fairlie | October 04, 2024

Many office supply places offer savings programs for corporate accounts, volume sales and other benefits. Learn how small businesses can save.

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How The Cloud Can Help Grow Your Business
By Mark Fairlie | October 01, 2024

The cloud can help your business grow. Learn what the cloud is, the benefits of cloud services and software, and how much cloud services cost.

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Top 10 Cloud Storage Services for Business
By Sean Peek | October 01, 2024

Cloud storage services offer affordable and flexible ways to store company data. Be mindful of the security concerns that come along with the technology.

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12 Best Tools for Setting and Tracking Goals
By Sean Peek | October 01, 2024

Goal setting and tracking tools enable you to project achievements, record progress, and establish key performance indicators. Here are some of the best.

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The Benefits of Restaurant iPad POS Systems
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2024

POS systems can provide a lot of value to your restaurant. Learn more about how this technology can boost your profits.

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Digital Receipts: Why Retailers Are Embracing Them
By Sean Peek | September 30, 2024

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

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Shopify POS Review and Pricing
By Lori Fairbanks | September 30, 2024

Businesses using the Shopify platform to sell products online can use Shopify Payments to accept credit and debit card payments. You can also use the service to accept payments via social media...

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Don’t Wait! Speed Up Your Checkout Lines With These 4 Tips
By Jennifer Dublino | September 30, 2024

POS systems can reduce checkout lines while helping you gather and maintain customer data. Learn how to speed up your checkout lines.

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9 Benefits of Switching to Cloud-Based POS Software
By Sean Peek | September 30, 2024

Cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) software has many advantages over traditional sales technology. Consider these benefits and top systems.

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8 Ways In-Store Tablets Improve the Customer Experience
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2024

Find out how in-store tablets make life better for employees and customers.

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15 Top POS System Features
By Sean Peek | September 30, 2024

The best POS system will vary based on your needs and the customer experience you want to provide. Here are 15 important features to look for.

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Best Uses for Tablets at Your Restaurant
By Sean Peek | September 30, 2024

Tablets make it easier for customers to order tableside and pay their bills quickly. Learn more about how your restaurant can use tablets.

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RingCentral vs. Zoom Comparison
By Jessica Elliott | September 30, 2024

Decide which phone system is right for your business. Learn how features and pricing stack up in our RingCentral vs. Zoom comparison.

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What Is a Softphone?
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

Softphones help businesses deliver voice, text and video over the web via cloud-based VoIP service providers. Learn how to use softphones in your business.

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What Are Multiline Phone Systems?
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

Learn how to improve communications and optimize your entire business with a phone system capable of handling multiple calls simultaneously.

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What Is a Cloud PBX?
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

Cloud PBX is an internet-based virtual PBX system that routes and manages calls. Learn how it compares to on-premises PBX and find cloud PBX providers.

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What is Interactive Voice Response?
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

Your company may benefit from an interactive voice response system, which routes callers to the right contacts. Here is what you need to know.

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What Is a Cloud-Based Phone System?
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

Businesses are replacing their old telephone systems with more modern digital networks. Learn the pros and cons of using cloud phone systems.

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VoIP vs. Landlines
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

VoIP and landline are options for your business phone system needs. Learn the pros and cons of each and how to choose the right communication solution.

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What Is PBX?
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

Learn whether a PBX phone system is right for your business.