Your Guide to Growing Your Business

EMV chip cards help prevent fraud and allow customers to pay easily. Learn why you might want to accept this form of in-person card payment.

Learn why you might need to hire both employees and contractors – and how to classify them.

These apps are faster than email and more secure than texting.

Antivirus software is necessary for business security. However, more measures, including cybersecurity policies and a security architecture, are essential.

Looking for presentation software that isn't PowerPoint? Check out these alternative options and their innovative features.

Payment card industry (PCI) compliance is a set of standards that businesses must adhere to if they wish to accept credit or debit cards.

Find out what virtualization is, its advantages and disadvantages, and the solutions and certifications on the market.

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

Online tech support is a small-business-friendly alternative to hiring an in-house IT department.

Knowing your way around a 3D printer could help you find a job. See career opportunities, salary information and the pros and cons.

The best business organization apps can streamline your tasks and help you meet deadlines. Learn about 17 organization mobile apps for iOS and Android.

Social media identity theft is growing. Learn to safeguard your personal information and reduce your risks by securing your accounts and staying private.

Learn about the types of inflation, the history of inflation in the U.S., inflation's impact on interest rates and how to protect your business from the effects of inflation.

Meta Pay, formerly Facebook Pay, is a secure digital wallet payment form. Learn how to get started with Meta Pay and how it can help your business.

A revolving line of credit lets businesses borrow against a set amount. Learn how revolving lines of credit work, their types, and their pros and cons.

Find out how sales force automation can benefit your business, as well as the tools and software you should be using.

Email marketing is most effective when based on an up-to-date and accurate email list. These tips will ensure your address list is up to the task.

Learn about third-party logistics and how outsourcing key e-commerce processes can improve a business's bottom line. Plus, see the best 3PL providers.

Outsourcing HR has its pros and cons. Learn how and when to outsource human resources to a third party and what functions HR outsourcing provides.

This guide can help you determine whether you should hire full- or part-time employees.

Employers that work with independent contractors must understand how to use two tax-related forms: Form W-9 and Form 1099. Here's what you need to know.

Establishing a secure connection between your devices and server can help your business hide its online activity from others. Learn how to set up a VPN.

Getting small business funding without collateral is challenging. An unsecured business loan is an option, but interest rates and risks are factors.

Your business may benefit from a softphone app for an easy, cost-effective way to make and receive phone calls. Learn the pros and cons of softphone apps.

Loose cybersecurity standards could spell disaster for a small business. See the risks and get tips to protect your company.

Key fobs work through RFID technology and are important parts of business access control systems. Learn about key fobs, how they work, and how to use them.

Insufficient access management invites data breaches and cyberattacks. Learn how to strengthen access management policies to protect your business.

Find out how wage issues combined with inflation can hurt both existing businesses and would-be entrepreneurs.

Protecting your business's network is crucial to operations. Learn tips for securing your computers, network, and mobile devices from hackers.

A lien gives a lender the right to your property or assets if you fail to repay a loan. Learn how liens can help your business and how to get rid of them.