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10 Ways to Boost Company Morale
By Skye Schooley | December 05, 2023
Implement these measures to improve optimism and employee satisfaction.
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Small Business Guide to Email Retargeting
By Jennifer Post | December 05, 2023
Email retargeting can help you stay in touch with subscribers who previously showed interest in your business but who've lost touch. Here's how it works.
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Business Health Insurance Requirements for 2024-2025
By Patrick Proctor | December 05, 2023
Most companies offer health insurance to their employees. Here is what you need to know about offering this key benefit.
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How to Announce an Employee Is Leaving
By Max Freedman | December 04, 2023
It is a good practice to send a company email announcing when staff leaves the company. Here is what information you should include.
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The 3 C’s of Driving Sales: Connect, Convince, Collaborate
By Adam Uzialko | December 01, 2023
Successful salespeople use key strategies to boost profits. Learn how to use the three C’s.
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13 Ways to Prepare Your Small Business for Holiday Sales
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 30, 2023
Here's how to ready your business for a spike in holiday sales.
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Should You Hire a Debt Collection Attorney for Your Business?
By Max Freedman | November 27, 2023
Learn when it makes sense to bring in outside professional help to recover debts from nonpaying customers.
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Ways AI is Changing HR Departments
By Gem Siocon | November 20, 2023
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool, but is it going to take the “human” out of human resources?
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Most Employees Don’t Use Their PTO: Why That’s Bad and How to Change It
By Rebecca Neubauer | November 20, 2023
Encouraging your employees to prioritize their well-being is a win-win.
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Responding to Online Reviews Can Help Your Business
By Tom Anziano | November 20, 2023
Do you respond to online reviews about your company? Here’s why you should, regardless of whether they’re positive or negative.
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How Small Businesses Are Affected by Minimum Wage
By Adam Uzialko | November 20, 2023
As minimum wages rise and big businesses offer employees more money, how can small businesses compete?
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Contract Workers vs. Employees: What Your Business Needs to Know
By Jennifer Post | November 20, 2023
Employees are loyal team members whose work and hours you can control, but contractors are a whole different story. Learn why you might need both – and how to classify them.
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Is Your Antivirus Software Really Protecting Your Business?
By Jeremy Bender | November 20, 2023
Antivirus software can provide a solid security layer, but your business needs more for comprehensive protection.
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Beyond PowerPoint: Presentation Tools for Small Businesses
By Natalie Hamingson | November 20, 2023
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What Is PCI Compliance?
By Sue Marquette Poremba | November 20, 2023
PCI compliance is a key part of accepting debit and credit cards from customers. Here's what your business needs to know.
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The Pros and Cons of Virtualization
By Andreas Rivera | November 20, 2023
Virtualization sounds like the holy grail of IT infrastructure. But is this truly the case for small businesses?
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What Is Inflation?
By Rebecca Neubauer | November 20, 2023
It's important for business owners to understand inflation and how it affects the wider economy.
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What Is a Revolving Line of Credit?
By Dock David Treece | November 20, 2023
A revolving line of credit can help businesses borrow money when they need it, paying interest on the balance.
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Email Marketing List Management Best Practices
By Jamie Johnson | November 20, 2023
Email marketing is most effective when based on an up-to-date and accurate email list. These best practices will ensure your email list is up to the task.
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Outsourcing the HR Function: How and When to Outsource Human Resources to a Third Party
By Max Freedman | November 20, 2023
Should you outsource HR or keep this function in-house? Here's what to consider.
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Hiring Full-Time vs. Part-Time Employees
By Shayna Waltower | November 20, 2023
Do you want your employees to be eligible for overtime pay or healthcare benefits? This guide can help you determine whether you should hire full- or part-time employees.
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W-9 vs. 1099: What’s the Difference?
By Max Freedman | November 20, 2023
When working with independent contractors, employers need to be familiar with two tax-related forms: Form W-9 and Form 1099.
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How to Install a VPN Connection
By Joshua Stowers | November 20, 2023
VPN connections are crucial for data privacy and protection on public networks.
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Should You Get an Unsecured Business Loan for Your Small Business?
By Sally Herigstad | November 20, 2023
You may qualify for an unsecured loan for your small business, but watch out for high interest rates and other risks.
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Key Fobs 101: What Small Businesses Need to Know
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 20, 2023
Key fobs are essential elements of many access control systems. Here's how they work and how your small business can use them.
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18 Ways to Secure Your Devices From Hackers
By Max Freedman | November 20, 2023
Cybersecurity is critical for businesses of all sizes. These 18 tips can help you secure your computers and mobile devices from malicious actors.
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What Is a Lien?
By Simone Johnson | November 20, 2023
If you take out a small business loan and the lender requires collateral, they may place a lien on your assets. Here's what you should know about liens.
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How to Connect With Customers
By Sammi Caramela | November 20, 2023
Follow these 10 strategies to strengthen your connection with your customers.
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AI Face-Off: Siri vs. Cortana vs. Google Assistant vs. Alexa
By Mona Bushnell | November 20, 2023
See how the top AI assistants compare so you can find the right one for you.