Introduction
About Me
Bennett Conlin’s passion for business and entrepreneurship is evident everywhere, from his bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from James Madison University to his work with small business development centers to the founding of his own small multimedia company.
At Business News Daily, Conlin primarily covers technology, such as mobile credit card readers, PayPal alternatives, document scanners and 3D printing, as well as marketing trends like direct mail solutions, Facebook marketing best practices, email marketing services and outsourced PR.
Conlin has also provided consultative services for small businesses looking for social media and website assistance, studied the cybersecurity landscape and expertly guided entrepreneurs toward the wide range of products and services needed for everyday operations. In recent years, Conlin has focused on the intersection of business, finance and sports with insights on the casino industry and coverage of sports betting news and legislation.
Experience
Sports Reporter
at
Better Collective
October 2021
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Present
Founder
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JMU Sports News
August 2018
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Present
Sports Writer
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The Daily Progress
September 2019
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October 2021
Staff Writer, Editorial Assistant
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business.com
May 2018
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August 2019
Education
James Madison University
Degree:
Bachelor's of Business AdministrationField of Study:
ManagementBennett's Activity
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10 Tech Trends That Will Influence Your Marketing Strategies These tech trends will change digital marketing. Can your business take advantage of them?
Updated November 21, 2024
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10 Unexpected Ways Facebook Is Good for Your Business Facebook can help you build your online brand, create meaningful connections with customers and potential employees, and increase overall productivity.
Updated March 28, 2024
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Small Business Valuation: How to Determine Your Business’s Worth Accurately gauging your business's value isn't an exact science. Learn valuation methods, how to calculate your business's value and why it's important.
Updated January 13, 2024
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Document Scanners: A Buying Guide Moving documents to a digital format boosts security, compliance and organization. Learn how to select the right document scanner for your business.
Updated October 26, 2023
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Small Business Guide to Charitable Giving and Tax Deductions Making charitable contributions through your business helps others and may also provide unique benefits. Learn how charitable giving affects your business.
Updated January 05, 2024
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PayPal Alternatives for Accepting Online Payments Learn about Stripe, Square, Venmo, Shopify and more online payment providers.
Updated October 20, 2023
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How to Combat Burnout To overcome workplace burnout, you need to reduce your emotional and physical exhaustion. Check out our guide on how to combat burnout.
Updated June 03, 2024
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The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Marketing and PR Can your business and in-house team handle marketing and PR alone? Learn how to decide whether to outsource these initiatives.
Updated October 26, 2023
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Sales Tax for E-commerce: What Small Businesses Need to Know Sales tax gets complex if you sell to customers in other states. Learn how to manage your e-commerce sales tax obligations and comply with state tax laws.
Updated January 09, 2024
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How to Accept Mobile Credit Card Payments Accepting mobile credit card payments allows your business to make sales anywhere, anytime. Find out how mobile credit card readers work.
Updated August 13, 2024
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How to Pitch Your Business Idea to Potential Investors Get the funding your business needs with a pitch that tells a good story and shows understanding of the market. Here’s what to include to impress investors.
Updated October 20, 2023
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How Grads Can Get the Job With Limited Work Experience Limited work experience isn't as big an obstacle to finding a job as you might think. Here's how to get a job without a stacked resume.
Updated October 20, 2023
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More Than Prototypes: A Look at the 3D Printing Industry The 3D printing industry is set to continue growing. Here's how at-home small businesses can benefit as this technology becomes more accessible.
Updated June 05, 2024
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How to Improve Your Small Business’s Cybersecurity in an Hour Learn how to prevent cyberattacks and keep your business safe from security breaches.
Updated October 20, 2023
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Do You Need a Small Business Credit Card? Small business credit cards can help with short-term debts.
Updated October 23, 2023
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How to Become a Day Trader This guide explains what a day trader does and how you can become one, as well as the risks to consider before starting to make investment decisions.
Updated October 30, 2023
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11 Email Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Learn how to avoid these email marketing mistakes that plague small businesses.
Updated June 25, 2024
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Mail Solutions to Save You Time and Money If your business relies on direct mail or it wants to start relying on direct mail, it's worth investing in small business postage solutions.
Updated August 28, 2024
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The Basics of Franchising and Today’s Top Opportunities Opening a franchise is a business opportunity with relatively low risk and high support. Learn about franchising costs, regulations and considerations.
Updated January 16, 2024
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In-House vs. Outsourcing: How to Decide What’s Right for Your Business See the situations where it's better to outsource tasks to a third-party provider versus hiring full-time employees, and learn how to decide between them.
Updated November 20, 2023