Your Guide to Growing Your Business

Before you sign a contract with a credit card processor, you need to know what fees and terms you're agreeing to. Here's what you need to watch out for.

Text message marketing can be an effective way to increase communication with customers. It’s important to choose the right service when you get started.

Small businesses often use iPhones for credit card processing. Learn how to use your iPhone as a POS device and the best credit card processors for iPhone.

Follow these tips to get a better deal with your credit card processor.

Credit card processing fees are necessary when your business accepts credit and debit cards. Learn about these costs and 5 ways to reduce processing fees.

This guide includes a step-by-step breakdown of how to set up and run a conference call using an Android mobile device.

What is a four-line phone system, and how do you know if you need one? Find out how these phone systems work and if one would be right for your business.

See popular features, pros and cons, equipment comparisons and more factors you should consider when deciding on the best phone system for your business.

This guide explains how business owners can pay themselves with a payroll tactic known as an "owner's draw."

Many small businesses fall victim to credit card processing scams. Learn about common credit card processing scams and how to find a credit card processor.

Google for Small Business launched in 2019 as a portal for SMB-facing tools and services. Learn how Google for Small Business helps entrepreneurs and SMBs.

Reducing your company fleet drivers' idling saves you money and is good for the environment. Here are some ways to make it happen.

Many retailers are implementing self-service POS kiosks so customers can ring up their own purchases. Learn the pros and cons of self-service POS kiosks.

Learn from some of the worst telemarketing calls so you can choose the right outbound call center for your business.

Learn how to design an intuitive interactive voice response (IVR) system and find recommendations for business phone systems and services that offer IVR

Patient reminders benefit your front-office staff, reduce no-shows and increase patient satisfaction. Here's how to use them effectively.

This guide lists and describes various business software solutions that may benefit small businesses.

Email marketing is evolving to help businesses grow. Learn how artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud technology will affect email marketing.

Learn why you should consider adding video to your emails and how to do it right.

CRM software can improve your email marketing efforts. Here’s how to combine the two to achieve new levels of marketing success.

Email marketing is an easy and affordable tool an entrepreneur can use to grow their small business, but many don't know where to start. Follow these seven tips to launch a successful campaign.

Read our expert tips on how to build an effective email marketing contact list.

Email marketing is an affordable, effective marketing strategy for small businesses. Learn how email marketing can improve sales and build relationships.

A biweekly pay schedule is the most common pay frequency. Here's how your small business can implement it.

Ignoring credit card security risks leaves businesses vulnerable to stolen data, lost money and fines. Learn to spot and stop credit card security risks.

Electronic claims in medical billing are becoming the industry standard. Here's why that's the case and how you can make the switch.

Medical claims are documents that your practice must submit to payers for reimbursement. Learn how to create them here.

Mental health billing differs from medical billing due to variables in mental healthcare not present in primary or specialty care. Learn what's involved.

ERA is a HIPAA-compliant electronic substitute for paper-based EOBs. An ERA includes the same information as an EOB, but it's faster to generate.

Experts share their advice, from the obvious to the unexpected. Plus, find the best medical billing software.