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Financial Management for Startups
By Rebecka Green | June 20, 2024
You can't neglect your startup's financial health in the crucial early stages of your business.
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Everyone Is Not Your Customer: That’s OK
By Adam Uzialko | June 17, 2024
Narrowing your focus to a niche market helps your business find better customers.
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These Workers Are Most Worried About Layoffs
By Elsier Otachi | June 14, 2024
Some industries and roles have a greater risk of layoffs than others.
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Small Business Data Breach: Mitigating the Damage
By Steven Melendez | June 13, 2024
Data breaches can be catastrophic for small businesses. Here's how to protect your company against data breaches and mitigate the damage.
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Writing Press Releases That Actually Get Read
By Tom Anziano | June 11, 2024
Don't waste time writing a press release that no one will read. These tips will ensure your press releases are engaging so your business gets the attention it deserves.
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10 Kinds of People That Get Hired Most
By Skye Schooley | June 11, 2024
Are you looking to hire new staff and wondering which personalities are right for your business? Here are the top 10 to focus on.
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What Is Mobile Device Management?
By Andreas Rivera | June 10, 2024
Mobile device management software lets you monitor, manage and secure all employee- and company-owned devices. Here's what to look for, along with our top MDM recommendations.
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12 Tips for Building an Effective Business Website
By Jennifer Dublino | June 07, 2024
Take your website to the next level to drive more traffic, improve user engagement and lead to more conversions.
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How to Make Your Product Famous (for Almost Nothing)
By Sean Peek | June 06, 2024
Featuring your product in a movie or TV show may seem impossible if you’re a small business owner, but these tips can get you started.
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More Than Prototypes: A Look at the 3D Printing Industry
By Bennett Conlin | June 05, 2024
The 3D printing industry can improve and empower numerous business types.
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8 Crazy Marketing Gimmicks Gone Horribly Wrong
By Natalie Hamingson | June 04, 2024
Learn what not to do in guerilla marketing from companies that made costly mistakes.
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Presentation Skills Every Business Owner Should Have
By Katharine Paljug | June 04, 2024
A strong presentation can take your company to the next level. Learn what's involved.
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What Is Predictive Analytics?
By Shannon Flynn | May 24, 2024
Learn the pros and cons of predictive analytics and tips for how to use this technology for your business.
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What Are Demographics In Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | May 20, 2024
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.
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Track Your Goals With These 10 Free Tools
By Tejas Vemparala | May 17, 2024
Measure your progress with digital and analog tools to boost productivity and help you reach milestones.
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How to Write Email Subject Lines
By Chad Brooks | May 17, 2024
Email subject lines can make the difference between a user opening your message or scrolling past.
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How to Make Sure You’re EEO Compliant
By Max Freedman | May 17, 2024
Federal law bars employers from discriminating against potential or current employees on factors such as gender, race and age.
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Entering Bills Into QuickBooks: A Complete Guide
By Vishal Sanjay | May 16, 2024
QuickBooks has powerful features to help business owners manage bills, payables and more. Here's what you need to know to get started.
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How to Hire for Your Startup: The First 8 People You Should Hire
By Skye Schooley | May 16, 2024
Focus on these roles when you're getting your business off the ground.
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What Is Cost Accounting?
By David Gargaro | May 14, 2024
Cost accounting helps you zero in on your expenses and understand how they apply to each aspect of your business.
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Guide to Hiring Employees
By Jennifer Post | May 09, 2024
A thoughtful, thorough hiring process can ensure you recruit and hire top talent to help grow your business.
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What Is the Expense Recognition Principle?
By Dock David Treece | May 09, 2024
Make the most of your business spending with this tried-and-true accounting rule.
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Tired of Yelp? 14 Alternative Business Review Websites
By Adam Uzialko | May 08, 2024
If you're looking for another perspective, check out some other online review services.
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Have You Been Hacked? How to Recover From a Data Breach
By Sammi Caramela | May 07, 2024
Learn how to assess the impact and survive after your network is compromised.
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What Is Cost Allocation?
By Sally Herigstad | May 02, 2024
Cost allocation is a process businesses use to identify costs. Here's everything you need to know.
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What Is an Accounts Payable Aging Report?
By Donna Fuscaldo | May 01, 2024
These financial reports help track cash flow, supply chains and budgets.
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Connecting to Your PC From Anywhere
By Chad Brooks | April 22, 2024
As remote and hybrid work become more common, remote desktop software is becoming essential.
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The Importance of Maintaining Clean Data
By Hannah Tayson | April 19, 2024
Streamlining data and data creation helps lower business costs, boost productivity and strengthen customer relationships.
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What Is the Double Declining Balance Depreciation Method?
By Dock David Treece | April 19, 2024
Double declining balance depreciation is a method of depreciating large business assets quickly. Learn how and when to use it.
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How to Set Up Workflows With a CRM
By Max Freedman | April 19, 2024
Automated workflows streamline productivity and customer service and help your team focus on more complex tasks.