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Many Businesses Fail to Use Data Security Software — at Their Own Peril
By Jeremy Bender | January 17, 2024
Loose cybersecurity standards could spell disaster for a small business.
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Connected Medical Device Security
By Adam Uzialko | January 17, 2024
Here's how to protect against cyberattacks on medical devices in the age of healthcare IoT.
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How to Build Business Credit
By Matt D’Angelo | January 17, 2024
If your business is new and doesn't have a credit history, use these eight tips to start building your business credit score.
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Measuring Success When Working With Influencers
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 16, 2024
ocial media has revolutionized marketing. Are your influencer campaigns successful?
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How to Set Up a Presentation Using Your iPhone or iPad
By Neil Cumins | January 16, 2024
You can connect your iOS device to an external display for work presentations and streaming.
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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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Federal and State Minimum Wage Laws
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024
Here are the federal, state and city minimum wage laws that impact your business and how to ensure you’re paying employees appropriately.
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CRM vs. Marketing Automation: What’s the Difference?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 16, 2024
While CRM and marketing automation seem similar, there are key differences between the two types of software.
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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 what small business owners should know about managing the phone lines.
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Human or AI? Realistic Chatbots on the Rise
By Mona Bushnell | January 16, 2024
Chatbots are becoming a big part of customer satisfaction.
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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
Once considered a financial death sentence, bankruptcy has become a tunnel to dig out from under mountains of debt.
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What Does Poor Onboarding Really Do to Your Team?
By Casey Conway | January 16, 2024
New hires should add to your company, not detract from it.
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How to Avoid Sending Spam Text Messages to Customers
By Julie Thompson | January 16, 2024
Effective texts are tailored and concise with quick response times. A marketing service can help build relationships with customers — however, look into current laws and best practices first before...
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Smartphone Addiction Is Real … and Rampant
By Linda Pophal | January 13, 2024
What is smartphone addiction, and how can you break the habit?
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How to Make the Most of Small Business Saturday
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 13, 2024
Small Business Saturday is a great way to build up your business and your local economy.
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Small Business Valuation: How to Determine Your Business’s Worth
By Bennett Conlin | January 13, 2024
There's no one perfect way to determine a business's value.
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Your Customers Love a Good Story. Tell One
By Tom Anziano | January 12, 2024
Great storytelling can engage customers and boost sales. Here are some reasons why you should tell your story and some tips on how to do so to win lifelong customers.
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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
Generation Z has already partially entered the workforce and will be fully immersed within just a few years. Here's how to accommodate them.
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What Is Depreciation in Business?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 11, 2024
If you have expensive assets, depreciation is a key accounting and tax calculation.
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How to Create a Strong Password
By Jeremy Bender | January 11, 2024
Implement safer, more secure passwords to protect accounts and networks.
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How Your Team Can Benefit From Work Management
By Max Freedman | January 11, 2024
Proper work management can help your company solve problems and achieve its goals more quickly.
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Is Subconscious Bias Affecting Your Hiring Decisions?
By Sammi Caramela | January 11, 2024
Learn how to remove bias from your hiring process.
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How to Choose a Business Debt Consolidation Loan
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 11, 2024
Loans are sometimes necessary in business. Here’s how to choose the best debt consolidation loan for your situation.
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E-Commerce Problems Your Business Needs to Address
By Shayna Waltower | January 09, 2024
Having e-commerce problems? Find out how to resolve the issues plaguing your online store.
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How to Create and Implement a Sales Cycle
By Hannah Tayson | January 09, 2024
Follow these steps to better manage your business's sales efforts.
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FIFO vs. LIFO: What Is the Difference?
By Adam Uzialko | January 05, 2024
Learn which inventory valuation method will boost your profits and lower your tax burden.
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Organic Food Sales Growth Outpaces Rest of Grocery Industry
By Shayna Waltower | January 05, 2024
Consumers are spending more on organic food than ever.
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Requirements for Keeping Paycheck Records
By Skye Schooley | January 04, 2024
As an employer, you may have certain requirements when it comes to maintaining paycheck records. Here’s what you need to know.