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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.
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What Is Consumerization of IT?
By Adam Uzialko | April 19, 2024
Consumerization of IT refers to the increased use of employee-owned tech devices and consumer-driven online services in the workplace.
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How to Create a CRM Dashboard – With Examples
By Max Freedman | April 18, 2024
CRM dashboards offer instant insights into the metrics that matter most to your success. Here is what your dashboard should include.
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What Is Monetary Policy?
By Sean Peek | April 18, 2024
Monetary policy determines the amount of money that flows through the economy. Learn how it affects your business.
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Understanding Gross vs. Net Revenue
By Dock David Treece | April 16, 2024
Learn the difference between gross and net revenue, which are both important metrics for businesses to track.
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How to Use a CRM for Lead Management
By Max Freedman | April 15, 2024
CRM software offers numerous benefits for your lead management process. Learn about the main ones and how to get them.
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What Is Predatory Lending?
By Matt D’Angelo | April 15, 2024
Predatory lending practices include loan flipping, hidden fees and balloon payments. Fortunately, there are laws that protect borrowers.
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Payroll Reporting: What to Include
By Julie Thompson | April 15, 2024
Learn what information to include in a payroll report, both to ensure legal compliance and to improve financial management.
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How to Buy a Secure Business Laptop
By Neil Cumins | April 15, 2024
Learn how to buy a secure business laptop – and some key features to protect both the laptop and its contents.
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Accounting Ratios and Formulas: The Basics You Need to Know
By Matt D’Angelo | April 11, 2024
Accounting ratios and formulas streamline the bookkeeping process and help you evaluate your company's finances. Learn how these ratios and formulas work.
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Balance Sheet vs. Income Statement: What’s the Difference?
By Vishal Sanjay | April 11, 2024
Balance sheets and income statements are related but not the same. Learning the difference and when to use each can aid your business’s financial health.
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The 8 Types of Accounting
By Cynthia Uzialko | April 11, 2024
This guide describes eight accounting methods small businesses can use to manage their finances.
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Is Not Accepting Credit Cards Hurting Your Bottom Line?
By Mona Bushnell | April 11, 2024
As cash payments decline and contactless payments grow, not accepting credit cards could hurt your business. Learn why your business should accept cards.
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How to Define Accounting for Business
By Matt D’Angelo | April 11, 2024
Business owners should understand the basics of accounting, including what accountants do. Learn how to improve your fundamental accounting knowledge.
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How to Create a Desirable Compensation Plan
By Patrick Proctor | April 11, 2024
A competitive compensation plan provides desirable direct and indirect compensation types. Learn how to develop a fair, competitive compensation plan.
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A Small Business Guide to Computer Encryption
By Andreas Rivera | April 11, 2024
Encryption protects the data on your computer and networks. Here's why it's necessary – and how to easily achieve it.
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Ransomware Attacks Are on the Rise: Is Your Business Protected?
By Jeremy Bender | April 11, 2024
Ransomware attacks have become more frequent and costly since 2019. Is your business protected with proper cybersecurity best practices?
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How Businesses Can Defend Against Business Email Compromise Scams
By Jeremy Bender | April 11, 2024
Find out exactly what business email compromise scams are, how to prevent them and what to do if you're targeted.
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5 Best Free Secure Messaging Apps for Business
By Isaiah Atkins | April 11, 2024
These apps are faster than email and more secure than texting.
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What Is a CTO?
By Matt D’Angelo | April 11, 2024
This guide explains what a CTO is and their regular responsibilities in a typical business organization.
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How to Prepare an Income Statement
By Max Freedman | April 11, 2024
An income statement can be used for gauging the health of a business and making strategic decisions. This guide explains how to prepare an income statement
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How to Verify Patient Healthcare Insurance
By Max Freedman | April 11, 2024
Insurance verification helps you determine before a patient's appointment whether their insurance will cover their visit, saving you time and money.
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Patient Engagement and How to Improve It
By Carlos Soto | April 08, 2024
Learn about patient engagement for your medical practice and why it is essential to better healthcare outcomes.