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Introduction
About Me
Chad Brooks is a writer and editor with more than 20 years of media of experience. He has been with Business News Daily and business.com for the past decade, having written and edited content focused specifically on small businesses and entrepreneurship. Chad spearheads coverage of small business communication services, including business phone systems, video conferencing services and conference call solutions. His work has appeared on The Huffington Post, CNBC.com, FoxBusiness.com, Live Science, IT Tech News Daily, Tech News Daily, Security News Daily and Laptop Mag. Chad’s first book, How to Start a Home-Based App Development Business, was published in 2014.
Experience
B2B Managing Editor
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Centerfield
January 2023
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Present
Editor
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Purch
August 2017
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August 2018
Senior Writer
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Purch
April 2014
Reporter
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Daily Herald Media Group
August 1999
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August 2008
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts (BA)Field of Study:
JournalismChad's Activity
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6 Crazy Marketing Gimmicks Gone Horribly Wrong Not all marketing campaigns go as planned. We break down some of the biggest marketing failures of all time.
Updated October 23, 2023
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Filing for Bankruptcy: Information, Benefits and Disadvantages Bankruptcy helps people and businesses get a fresh start financially. Learn what filing for bankruptcy entails, as well as its benefits and disadvantages.
Updated October 23, 2023
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What Is a Decision Tree? Decision trees are flowchart graphs or diagrams that explore all potential decisions and their possible outcomes. Learn how to make and use one.
Updated October 24, 2023
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What Is Conjoint Analysis? Conjoint analysis is a method of product and pricing research. Learn why this market research tool is effective and how to conduct a conjoint analysis.
Updated October 24, 2023
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Small Business Data Breach: Mitigating the Damage Follow these tips to protect your small business's network and mitigate the costs of a data breach.
Updated October 24, 2023
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Is On-Demand Payment the New Payroll? Instead of making employees wait for their regular payday, some payroll services offer flexibility. Learn about on-demand payroll.
Updated October 23, 2023
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VoIP for Business: Why It Makes Sense VOIP phone systems are the best choice for most small businesses because they're easy to install and have less up front costs than landlines.
Updated November 08, 2023
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Entrepreneurs Answer the Question ‘Why Is Innovation Important?’ New products and improvements to products are innovations. Learn the five innovation types and how to tap into innovation's power and potential.
Updated November 13, 2023
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Choosing a Payroll Service: A Buying Guide for Businesses There are many payroll service options available to businesses. Understanding what to look for and the key features that best meet your needs is important.
Updated October 26, 2023
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What Is Predatory Lending? Predatory lending practices include loan flipping, hidden fees and balloon payments. Fortunately, there are laws that protect borrowers.
Updated February 21, 2023
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Choosing a Time and Attendance System Time and attendance systems do far more than track employees. Here's why – and how – to get one.
Updated February 21, 2023
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Working on Labor Day? You’re Not Alone Labor Day is typically a paid holiday, but not every worker gets to enjoy the day off.
Updated October 24, 2023
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Two-Day Thanksgiving Holiday Remains Popular Among Employers Two-day Thanksgiving holidays have become a popular tool among employers to boost employee morale, improve productivity and fight burnout.
Updated November 13, 2023
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The Key to Increasing Productivity? Employee Breaks Employee breaks can lead to greater productivity and reduce burnout. Learn how to encourage employee breaks and follow laws concerning break time.
Updated October 24, 2023
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Employee Retirement Plans: A Buyer’s Guide When choosing a retirement plan, ensure your employees can get the maximum value from it. This guide offers an overview of employee retirement plans.
Updated October 24, 2023
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Emotional Intelligence Skills: How to Spot Them in Hiring Research says that emotional intelligence is more important than IQ and technical skills. Learn how to focus on EQ in the hiring process.
Updated October 20, 2023
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What to Look for in Your Credit Card Processing Service Agreement Before you sign a contract with a credit card processor, you need to know what fees and terms you're agreeing to. Here's what you need to watch out for.
Updated October 23, 2023
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How to Create Alexa for Business Skills Without Coding Experience This how-to guide explains how you can create useful Alexa for Business skills without the need for programming knowledge.
Updated October 20, 2023
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10 Tips to Host a Productive Videoconference Follow these tips and expert advice to make your video meetings more productive.
Updated October 26, 2023
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Fear of Being Fired Kills the American Vacation Some people don't use their vacation days because they believe their job security depends on it. Learn how to encourage your staff to use their time off.
Updated October 23, 2023