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Small Business Marketing Guide: Everything New and Existing Businesses
Small businesses have a lot to manage, including marketing. This guide will introduce you to core concepts of small business marketing.
Jennifer Post
Jennifer Post
What Are Demographics In Marketing?
Demographics are a key part of your small business marketing strategy, as they help you identify the individual members of your audience by certain characteristics, wants and needs.
Mark Fairlie
Mark Fairlie
How to Reach Your Target Customer
Struggling to pinpoint your audience? Learn several ways to identify and reach the people who need your products and services.
Katharine Paljug
Katharine Paljug
10 Ways to (Really) Know Your Customers
Follow these customer engagement tips and tools to help you build brand loyalty and drive repeat business.
Sammi Caramela
Sammi Caramela
Local Marketing Strategies for Success
Many businesses must focus their marketing efforts on a local audience.
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Adam Uzialko

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How to Create a Payroll Budget
By Dock David Treece | November 01, 2024

Creating a payroll budget requires adding the total cost of each employee on your payroll. Learn to conduct this essential aspect of running your business.

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Social Media for Business: Marketing, Customer Service and More
By Tom Anziano | October 31, 2024

Social media is a crucial business channel for marketing, advertising and customer service. Learn how to create an effective social media strategy.

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How to Make Flexible Work Policies That Attract Top Talent
By Mona Bushnell | October 30, 2024

Here are some tips for how small businesses can use work-life balance policies to remain competitive.

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What Are Payroll Deductions?
By Sammi Caramela | October 30, 2024

Learn exactly how to calculate net pay and payroll withholdings for your small business.

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Hard vs. Soft Email Bounces: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
By Jamie Johnson | October 30, 2024

A bounced email is an email that wasn't delivered successfully. Learn how a hard bounce differs from a soft bounce and how to avoid bounces.

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Cash vs. Accrual Method of Accounting
By Dock David Treece | October 28, 2024

Cash basis and accrual basis are two different ways of valuing assets on your business's books. Learn the differences and why they matter.

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Credit Card Processing Fees Explained
By Julie Thompson | October 25, 2024

Learn which fees come with accepting credit cards as a form of payment, as well as how your business can reduce those processing costs.

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POS Inventory Management
By Jennifer Dublino | October 25, 2024

Inventory management means having the right amount of product to meet demand. Learn how POS systems can help you with inventory management.

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Email Marketing Automation Guide
By Jamie Johnson | October 25, 2024

Email marketing automation saves time, boosts ROI, and delivers a better subscriber experience. Learn how to automate your emails efficiently.

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What Is Value-Based Healthcare?
By Max Freedman | October 25, 2024

This article explains how value-based healthcare improves outcomes and results in happier practitioners and less spending throughout the medical industry.

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What to Look For in Your Credit Card Processing Service Agreement
By Chad Brooks | October 21, 2024

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.

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How to Master Cold Calling (Scripts Included)
By Yara Simón | October 21, 2024

Cold calling is one method to engage potential customers. Here's what you need to know to do it effectively.

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How 5G Has Changed Small Businesses
By Jeremy Bender | October 21, 2024

This guide explains how the 5G rollout will affect small businesses and what you can do to take advantage for yours.

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What Is Non-Fixed VoIP?
By Jeff Hale | October 21, 2024

Find out how non-fixed VoIP phone systems help small businesses communicate without the need for a physical location.

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When Community Banks Die: How Small Businesses Are Affected
By Matt D’Angelo | October 18, 2024

Community banking can be a great option compared to big banks, but what does its decline mean?

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9 Ways to Reduce Fleet Maintenance Costs
By Max Freedman | October 15, 2024

You can take several steps to cut down on your fleet maintenance costs. Here are some of the best options.

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How Telematics Improves Driver Safety
By Matt D’Angelo | October 15, 2024

Learn how telematics reporting can help you keep your company drivers and vehicles safe.

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10 Patient Acquisition Strategies
By Max Freedman | October 10, 2024

These five patient acquisition strategies can help you make the best of your practice's internet presence to draw in new patients.

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What Is an MVR Report, and Why Should You Conduct One?
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 10, 2024

Will your new hire be driving on the job? Check their motor vehicle record (MVR) report before you let them get in the car.

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Should You Get A Cloud-Based Business Phone System?
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 09, 2024

Does your business need a cloud-based phone system? This guide will help you weigh the pros and cons and determine whether one is right for you.

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Direct Costs vs. Indirect Costs: What Are They, and How Are They Different?
By Ethan Spielman | October 03, 2024

Direct costs and indirect costs both influence how small businesses should price their products. Here's what you need to know about each type of expense.

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What Are Self-Service POS Kiosks?
By Jennifer Dublino | October 03, 2024

Many retailers are implementing self-service POS kiosks so customers can ring up their own purchases. Learn the pros and cons of self-service POS kiosks.

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What Is an Auto-Dialer?
By Jeff Hale | October 03, 2024

This guide explains how auto-dialers work and how your business can use them to save time and boost productivity.

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5 Reasons You Need a Mobile POS System for Your Restaurant
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 03, 2024

Mobile POS systems can improve restaurant payments, turning devices into mobile registers. They can also generate reports and help with inventory management.

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Why Analyzing Sales Data Is Important for Small Businesses
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 03, 2024

Sales analytics contextualize sales data and help businesses make more informed decisions about how to grow, reach more customers, and innovate.

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Cashless Society Pros and Cons: Are Digital Payments Really Killing Cash?
By Mona Bushnell | October 03, 2024

Cashless transactions are growing worldwide with a wide range of payment options. Learn the pros and cons of cashless payments and what they mean for SMBs.

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How to Interpret and Learn From POS Sales Reports
By Adam Uzialko | October 03, 2024

POS systems come with various sales reports that provide a wealth of statistics for your business. Learn about POS sales reports and how to interpret them.

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What You Need to Accept Mobile Wallets at Your SMB
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 03, 2024

Mobile wallets are a growing trend in consumer buying patterns. Learn how to leverage the mobile wallet trend to grow sales and boost customer happiness.

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How to Set Up a POS System
By Adam Uzialko | October 03, 2024

POS systems are necessary for any business that sells products. Here is everything you need to know about POS installation.

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How SMBs Can Use Mobile POS Systems
By Natalie Hamingson | October 03, 2024

Learn how mobile POS systems can accelerate your business’s growth and success and offer more flexibility and autonomy.