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All of the topics that will give you the edge when it comes to scaling your business and taking it to the next level.

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How to Set Up a Presentation Using Your iPhone or iPad
By Neil Cumins | January 16, 2024

There are various methods for connecting your iPad or iPhone to monitors or TVs for presentations. Learn how screen mirroring and casting work.

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Small Business Guide to Direct Mail
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

Direct mail remains a highly effective marketing channel. Here's why and how you should use it.

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Customer Retention Strategies for Small Businesses
By Katharine Paljug | January 16, 2024

Many businesses are so focused on new clients they ignore current customers. Learn strategies to grow your business while keeping your current customers.

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Minimum Wage by State
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

You must pay your employees the greater of your state's hourly minimum wage or the federal minimum wage. Learn more about minimum wage laws.

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Federal and State Minimum Wage Laws
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

Learn how federal, state and local minimum wage laws impact your small business and how you can ensure that you’re paying employees appropriately.

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CRM vs. Marketing Automation: What’s the Difference?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 16, 2024

CRM is mostly used as a sales tool while marketing automation is a lead generation and nurturing tool. Using them together yields powerful results.

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10 Tech Trends That Will Influence Your Marketing Strategies
By Bennett Conlin | January 16, 2024

These tech trends will change digital marketing. Can your business take advantage of them?

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Customer Service 101: Phone Etiquette for Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

Phone etiquette is essential to maintaining customer satisfaction and representing your brand professionally. Here's how to manage your phone lines.

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Human or AI? Realistic Chatbots on the Rise
By Mona Bushnell | January 16, 2024

Chatbots are improving their language processing, thus enabling them to more closely mimic human customer service representatives, and this trend is expected to continue.

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What Are Accounting Reports?
By Dock David Treece | January 16, 2024

Accounting reports are statements that show the financial health of a business.

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Filing for Bankruptcy: Information, Benefits and Disadvantages
By Chad Brooks | January 16, 2024

Bankruptcy helps people and businesses get a fresh start financially. Learn what filing for bankruptcy entails, as well as its benefits and disadvantages.

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What Does Poor Onboarding Really Do to Your Team?
By Casey Conway | January 16, 2024

The effects of poor onboarding can be far-reaching. See the consequences to watch for and get best practices for a successful onboarding experience.

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How to Avoid Sending Spam Text Messages to Customers
By Julie Thompson | January 16, 2024

Quality SMS marketing means personalized, concise messages. Before launching your campaign, brush up on current laws and best practices.

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Smartphone Addiction Is Real … and Rampant
By Linda Pophal | January 13, 2024

Smartphone addiction is real – and rampant in the workplace. Find out how it affects productivity and how to curb phone usage at work.

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How to Make the Most of Small Business Saturday
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 13, 2024

Set your company up for success with these tips for Small Business Saturday.

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Small Business Valuation: How to Determine Your Business’s Worth
By Bennett Conlin | January 13, 2024

Accurately gauging your business's value isn't an exact science. Learn valuation methods, how to calculate your business's value and why it's important.

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Your Customers Love a Good Story. Tell One
By Tom Anziano | January 12, 2024

Find out how telling your story can help your business grow, and get storytelling tips for turning customers into brand champions.

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Best Professional Looking and Business Casual Apple Watch Bands
By Jackie Dove | January 12, 2024

Your Apple Watch is likely a powerful tool for your small business and career. Discover Apple Watch bands that won't compromise your professional image.

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Is On-Demand Payment the New Payroll?
By Chad Brooks | January 12, 2024

This guide to on-demand payroll explains the trend and analyzes whether it may be the right choice for your employees and business.

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Most Employers Screen Job Candidates’ Social Media Profiles. Should You?
By Max Freedman | January 12, 2024

Professional social networks are a popular way to fill job positions, but they can be legally and ethically murky.

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Study Finds Gen Z Workers Expect Fair Pay, Diversity and More
By Max Freedman | January 12, 2024

As Gen Z enters the workforce, a new study finds they want diversity, wellness programs, fair pay, and more. Learn more about what Gen Z expects.

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Tips for Using Slack at Work
By Adam Uzialko | January 12, 2024

These tips will help you get the most out of Slack for your small business communication.

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What Is Depreciation in Business?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 11, 2024

Depreciation can affect the value of your assets and your taxes – often for several years. Learn how depreciation works and how to track it.

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How to Create a Strong Password
By Jeremy Bender | January 11, 2024

Many users create passwords that hackers can easily crack. Learn how to create strong passwords to protect accounts and business networks and boost cybersecurity.

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How Your Team Can Benefit From Work Management
By Max Freedman | January 11, 2024

Work management introduces reusable workflows for completing tasks. Learn the benefits of these platforms and the best work management software.

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Is Subconscious Bias Affecting Your Hiring Decisions?
By Sammi Caramela | January 11, 2024

Subconscious biases can negatively impact your business's hiring process. Learn how to identify and remove subconscious bias from your hiring process.

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How to Choose a Business Debt Consolidation Loan
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 11, 2024

Learn how business debt consolidation works and how to choose the best debt consolidation loan for your business.

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E-Commerce Problems Your Business Needs to Address
By Shayna Waltower | January 09, 2024

There are many reasons why your customers never finish the checkout process. Find out how to fix the issues that hurt your online store sales.

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Sales Tax for E-commerce: What Small Businesses Need to Know
By Bennett Conlin | January 09, 2024

Sales tax gets complex if you sell to customers in other states. Learn how to manage your e-commerce sales tax obligations and comply with state tax laws.

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How to Create and Implement a Sales Cycle
By Hannah Tayson | January 09, 2024

Sales cycles are crucial to bring in new customers and keep current customers loyal to your business. Here are the steps to implement a sales cycle.