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Considerations for Rehiring Laid-Off Employees
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

If you have the opportunity, should you rehire a laid-off employee? They may know your business better than a new employee, but will their morale ever recover?

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SMS Survey Basics: How to Send a Text Survey
By Nicole Fallon | November 02, 2023

Text message surveys can be a great way to gather feedback from your customers. Here’s how to take advantage of this SMS tool.

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Laptop Buying Guide for Small Business
By Mona Bushnell | November 01, 2023

Buying a laptop for your business can be daunting. Learn how to set a budget and assess the necessary specifications to choose the best business laptop.

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How to Build a Wiki for Your Small Business
By Max Freedman | October 31, 2023

A wiki holds information centrally for your organization. Learn how to build a wiki to store your business's knowledge and get company-wide involvement.

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What Is Benchmarking in Business?
By Nicole Fallon | October 30, 2023

This guide explains what benchmarking is, why it is important and how you can use it to give your business a competitive advantage.

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What Are Employment Credit Checks?
By Dock David Treece | October 27, 2023

Credit checks are routine for businesses hiring employees in sensitive roles or industries. Learn how employment credit checks work.

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What Is an MVR Report, and Why Should You Conduct One? 
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 27, 2023

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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FCRA Compliance for Employers 
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 27, 2023

Do you run background checks on prospective employees? See if you could be violating the FCRA.

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Employer Guide to Education Verification
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 27, 2023

Learn how to verify your candidates' educational credentials before you make your next hire.

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Types of Background Checks Employers Should Run
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 27, 2023

Are you running the right types of background checks when you hire employees? Find out what information you might be missing.

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FCC Kills Net Neutrality: What It Means for Business 
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023

Get the facts about net neutrality and the FCC's decision to revise the Open Internet Order.

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How-to Guide: Switching From a PC to a Mac
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023

Learn how to switch from a Windows computer to a Mac and what you need to know first.

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Business vs. Consumer Laptops: What You Need to Know
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023

Should you buy a business laptop or a consumer laptop? Here's how to choose the right laptop for your organization's needs.

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5 Strategies to Build and Track Audience Engagement
By Shayna Waltower | October 27, 2023

Audience engagement is essential for successful marketing. Use these five strategies and other tools to boost and track your target audience's engagement.

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How to Market Your Business With Video Livestreaming
By Hannah Tayson | October 27, 2023

Learn what livestreaming is, how to create livestream videos and the marketing benefits of streaming – with examples of successful livestreams.

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Thinking About Using a Staffing Agency? Here’s What You Need to Know
By Nicole Fallon | October 27, 2023

Here's what you should know if you're considering using a staffing agency for your business, including the cost, advantages and misconceptions.

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7 Ways to Improve Your Business Blog
By Katharine Paljug | October 27, 2023

Regularly updating your blog can help your company in numerous ways. Here are seven tips to boost your content marketing results.

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7 Ways to Conduct Local Marketing Online
By Max Freedman | October 27, 2023

Keeping your advertisements close to home has great benefits.

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Have You Been Hacked? How to Recover From a Data Breach
By Sammi Caramela | October 27, 2023

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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Tired of Yelp? 14 Alternative Business Review Websites
By Adam Uzialko | October 27, 2023

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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How to Write Better Job Descriptions
By Miranda Jade Friel | October 27, 2023

Learn how to write better job descriptions that attract the right talent for your business.

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Instagram for Business: Everything You Need to Know
By Max Freedman | October 27, 2023

Instagram can be a powerful business marketing tool and online shopping platform. Learn about the Shop tool, audience insights and more.

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Tumblr for Business: Everything You Need to Know
By Saige Driver | October 27, 2023

Like any social media platform, Tumblr can be a great branding tool – if you play your cards right. Learn how to use Tumblr to your business's advantage.

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What Is Mobile Device Management?
By Andreas Rivera | October 27, 2023

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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6 Best Practices to Share Files Securely
By Sean Peek | October 27, 2023

Sharing files is common for businesses, but it's important to do so securely to protect sensitive data. Here are file-sharing tips and recommendations.

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What Is the Difference Between an App and a Mobile Website?
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023

How do an app and a mobile website compare? Learn the pros and cons of each and which might work best for your business.

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Negative Customer Review? Turn It Into a Positive Opportunity
By Nicole Fallon | October 27, 2023

Negative customer reviews are common, especially in public-facing businesses. Here’s how you can adapt your business processes and generate customer loyalty from negative customer reviews.

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What Is IVR? A Buying Guide for Business Owners
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023

Find out if using IVR is right for your business with this IVR buying guide.

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Google for Business: A Small Business Guide
By Sammi Caramela | October 27, 2023

Google offers several tools for small businesses, many of them free. Learn how to use tools like Google Business Profiles, Google Analytics and Google Ads.

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12 Collaboration Tools for Small Businesses
By Andreas Rivera | October 27, 2023

This article includes some of the best collaboration tools for remote teams to use to stay productive no matter where they work.