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The 7 Best Small Business Accounting Apps
By Adam Uzialko | November 08, 2023
Small business owners need mobile accounting apps that make it easy to monitor business activity when they're away from the office. See our top picks.
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What Are Withholding Allowances?
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023
This guide explains withholding allowances, how they work, and what an employer’s obligations are when conducting payroll.
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What Is Opt-in Email Marketing?
By Jamie Johnson | November 03, 2023
With opt-in email marketing, customers choose to receive – or not receive – email marketing messages. Learn how opt-in email marketing works for business
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How to Offer Payroll Advances
By Julie Thompson | November 03, 2023
Payroll advances can help relieve financial stress for employees, boosting their productivity, engagement and loyalty. Learn how payroll advances work.
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Simplicity Is Key to Effective Online Advertising
By Max Freedman | November 03, 2023
Online ads are important for attracting customers. But you have only a moment to get your audience's attention. Learn why simplicity is key for online ads.
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How to Fill Out and File an HCFA Form
By Max Freedman | November 02, 2023
This guide explains the importance of the form HCFA and how to fill it out for your medical practice.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Best Handwriting Recognition Apps
By Natalie Hamingson | October 27, 2023
If you take notes by hand, a handwriting recognition mobile app can turn your scribbles into legible, digital notes and more.
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Best iPhone Apps to Manage Your Business Contacts
By Jackie Dove | October 27, 2023
Struggling to stay organized with all of your business contacts? These mobile apps for the iPhone can help.
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What Was VyRT, Jared Leto’s Livestreaming Service?
By Leslie Pankowski | October 27, 2023
Musician/actor Jared Leto launched VyRT to improve ad-supported streaming for live events. The venture didn't last but offers lessons for other businesses.
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14 Best Android Apps for Business
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023
These Android business apps make it easier to manage finances, employees, team collaboration, scheduling and travel for business owners on the go.
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Location-Based Services: Definition and Examples
By Max Freedman | October 27, 2023
Learn how businesses are using location-based data via GPS, Wi-Fi, QR codes and RFID to gather user data, boost engagement, and save time and money.
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Pros and Cons of an IT Managed Service Provider for a Small Business
By Adam Uzialko | October 27, 2023
Outsourcing IT services can help small businesses monitor their IT infrastructure at a low cost. Learn how to get started with an IT managed service provider.
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How IFTTT Can Help Your Business
By David Cotriss | October 27, 2023
IFTTT is a free web service that lets you automate web-based tasks and boost productivity. Learn how to use IFTTT to connect devices and automate actions.
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Building a Business Website: A Small Business Guide
By Karina Fabian | October 27, 2023
Learn the steps to building a website that helps your company grow and get answers to frequently asked questions.