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Financial Management for Startups
By Rebecka Green | June 20, 2024
You can't neglect financial health in the crucial early stages of building a business. Here are seven financial management tips for startups.
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Everyone Is Not Your Customer: That’s OK
By Adam Uzialko | June 17, 2024
Knowing who your customers are allows you to focus your marketing campaigns, offer specialized products or services, and adapt as your industry changes.
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These Workers Are Most Worried About Layoffs
By Elsier Otachi | June 14, 2024
Layoffs are picking up in multiple industries. Discover the most impacted roles, how economic downturns impact small businesses, and tips to avoid letting workers go.
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Small Business Data Breach: Mitigating the Damage
By Steven Melendez | June 13, 2024
Follow these tips to protect your small business's network and mitigate the costs of a data breach.
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Writing Press Releases That Actually Get Read
By Tom Anziano | June 11, 2024
Learn how to write effective press releases that will help your business get news coverage, pique investors' interests, and drive brand recognition.
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10 Kinds of People That Get Hired Most
By Skye Schooley | June 11, 2024
Wondering which personalities are right for your business? Focus on these personality types when hiring new employees.
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What Is Mobile Device Management?
By Andreas Rivera | June 10, 2024
Securing and monitoring company devices isn't easy, but implementing a system has many security benefits. Learn what to look for in an MDM solution.
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12 Tips for Building an Effective Business Website
By Jennifer Dublino | June 07, 2024
Learn best practices to make your business website easy to find and effective at converting online users into paying customers.
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How to Make Your Product Famous (for Almost Nothing)
By Sean Peek | June 06, 2024
Want to get your product featured in a movie or TV show? Here's what you need to do.
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More Than Prototypes: A Look at the 3D Printing Industry
By Bennett Conlin | June 05, 2024
The 3D printing industry is set to continue growing. Here's how at-home small businesses can benefit as this technology becomes more accessible.
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8 Crazy Marketing Gimmicks Gone Horribly Wrong
By Natalie Hamingson | June 04, 2024
Not all marketing campaigns go as planned. We break down some of the biggest marketing failures of all time.
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Presentation Skills Every Business Owner Should Have
By Katharine Paljug | June 04, 2024
Accomplish your goals by mastering business presentation skills with preparation, practice and these tips.
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What Is Predictive Analytics?
By Shannon Flynn | May 24, 2024
It's easier than ever for businesses to use historical data for insightful projections. Learn how to get the most out of predictive analytics.
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What Are Demographics In Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | May 20, 2024
Successful companies spend money on marketing only to people they know want what they sell. But how do they find these consumers? With demographics.
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Track Your Goals With These 10 Free Tools
By Tejas Vemparala | May 17, 2024
Digital and analog tools can track your progress toward achieving your goals. Learn 10 tools to measure progress and milestones and boost productivity.
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How to Write Email Subject Lines
By Chad Brooks | May 17, 2024
Your recipients' inboxes are likely flooded, but a catchy subject line can make you stand out. Learn how to create effective email subject lines.
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How to Make Sure You’re EEO Compliant
By Max Freedman | May 17, 2024
Stay compliant with equal employment opportunity laws using this guide on EEO best practices.
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Entering Bills Into QuickBooks: A Complete Guide
By Vishal Sanjay | May 16, 2024
QuickBooks can help businesses with accurate financial reporting and decision-making. Learn how to enter bills into QuickBooks.
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How to Hire for Your Startup: The First 8 People You Should Hire
By Skye Schooley | May 16, 2024
Here are some of the most commonly suggested first hires for your business.
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What Is Cost Accounting?
By David Gargaro | May 14, 2024
Cost accounting scrutinizes your business's expenses. Companies, such as manufacturers, use cost accounting. Learn more about this type of accounting.
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Guide to Hiring Employees
By Jennifer Post | May 09, 2024
Your hiring process is the key to acquiring the right new employees. Learn how to improve the way you bring new people on board.
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What Is the Expense Recognition Principle?
By Dock David Treece | May 09, 2024
The expense recognition principle is a concept in accounting outlining when a business should recognize its expenses. Learn how it works.
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Tired of Yelp? 14 Alternative Business Review Websites
By Adam Uzialko | May 08, 2024
Yelp is the biggest name in business review sites, but it's not the only game in town. Check out 14 Yelp alternatives for honest feedback and information.
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Have You Been Hacked? How to Recover From a Data Breach
By Sammi Caramela | May 07, 2024
A hack or data breach can be extremely costly, but your business can still recover. Here's how to 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
The accounts payable aging report can give you a complete view of your cash flow from one month to the next.
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Connecting to Your PC From Anywhere
By Chad Brooks | April 22, 2024
Learn how remote desktop software allows you or an IT expert to access your work computer offsite.
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The Importance of Maintaining Clean Data
By Hannah Tayson | April 19, 2024
Data management is important for sales, customer relations and productivity. Here are some tips for good data management.
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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 quickly depreciating large business assets. 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
CRM workflows can help automate key sales, marketing and customer services tasks. Here is how to create them.