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All of the topics that will give you the edge when it comes to scaling your business and taking it to the next level.

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7 Lead-Nurturing Strategies
By Yara Simón | August 28, 2024

This guide delves into seven lead-nurturing strategies that you can use to connect with your prospects.

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Mail Solutions to Save You Time and Money
By Bennett Conlin | August 28, 2024

If your business relies on direct mail or it wants to start relying on direct mail, it's worth investing in small business postage solutions.

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What Is Conjoint Analysis?
By Amanda Clark | August 27, 2024

Conjoint analysis is a method of product and pricing research. Learn why this market research tool is effective and how to conduct a conjoint analysis.

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11 Best Slack Apps for Business
By Adam Uzialko | August 27, 2024

Slack comes with more than 450 integrations. These 11 will improve your workday.

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How Sentiment Analysis Can Improve Your Sales
By Mark Fairlie | August 27, 2024

Learn what sentiment analysis is and how it helps businesses understand what their customers are feeling, which can improve sales and brand strength.

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Studies Reveal the Skills Employers (Really) Want
By Erin Donaghue | August 27, 2024

The job skills in this guide are among the most important employer's look for in the hiring process.

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Teletrac Navman Review
By Neil Cumins | August 27, 2024

This review covers Teletrac Navman's GPS fleet management platform by cost and features for SMBs.

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FleetUp Review
By Neil Cumins | August 27, 2024

This review covers Fleetup's GPS fleet management platform by cost and features for SMBs.

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Motive Fleet Management Review
By Neil Cumins | August 27, 2024

This review covers Motive's GPS fleet management platform by cost, features, and usability for SMBs.

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How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | August 27, 2024

This guide explains how AI is already changing the business landscape and how small businesses might leverage the technology.

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Report Examines SMB Trends, Challenges and Future Planning
By Amanda Clark | August 23, 2024

Salesforce's annual report examines SMB challenges worldwide. See the trends in investment, employees, flex time, technology and security.

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DIY PR: 12 Public Relations Solutions for Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | August 22, 2024

Good public relations can complement your business's marketing and advertising efforts. Learn how to do your own PR.

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Marketing to Millennials: How to Capture Gen Y Consumers
By Mark Fairlie | August 21, 2024

Follow these successful marketing techniques and strategies to engage with and sell to Generation Y, also known as millennials.

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Is Equipment Considered an Asset?
By Julie Thompson | August 19, 2024

Equipment can be both an asset and a liability in business accounting. Learn how to classify it properly on your balance sheet.

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When Is It Time To Hire a Full-Time Human Resources Employee?
By Erin Donaghue | August 16, 2024

HR employees handle staffing, compensation, development, health and safety, and more. Learn when it's time for your company to bring on HR help.

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Cloud vs. Data Center: What to Consider
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | August 16, 2024

Cloud storage and data centers aren't the same. Learn how the differences impact the time and money spent on storage, and how to recover data after loss.

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Cybersecurity While Traveling: Tips and Tricks
By Andreas Rivera | August 16, 2024

Before traveling, make sure that your network and its data are protected from eavesdroppers, cybercriminals and snoopy government entities.

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Google for Business: A Small Business Guide
By Sammi Caramela | August 14, 2024

Google offers several tools for small businesses, many of them free. Learn how to use tools like Google Business Profiles, Google Analytics and Google Ads.

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5 Crucial Steps to Sell Your Business
By Ace Chapman, Broker at Business Exits Inc. | August 13, 2024

Taking these steps to sell your business will ensure you maximize your value and transfer ownership smoothly.

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How the GDPR Is Affecting Email Marketing
By Adam Uzialko | August 13, 2024

Email marketing is still effective under the GDPR. Learn how compliance with the EU's sweeping privacy measure can actually help you target your audience.

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10 Essential Tips for Effective Inventory Management
By Sammi Caramela | August 13, 2024

Inventory management is critical for keeping sufficient stock and ensuring positive cash flow. Learn tips and tools for effective inventory management.

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Preventing Network Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
By Adam Uzialko | August 13, 2024

Working through security threats can help you protect your small business and its customers.

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A Guide to Managing Customer Relationships
By David Gargaro | August 13, 2024

Improving the customer experience is crucial to business success. Learn how to build positive customer relationships and keep your customers long-term.

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Making the Most of Yelp: A Small Business Guide
By Mark Fairlie | August 13, 2024

In this guide learn what Yelp is, how to make the most out of business listings and how best to handle bad customer reviews.

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Social Media for Business: Marketing, Customer Service and More 
By David Cotriss | August 13, 2024

Social media is a crucial business channel for marketing, advertising and customer service. Learn how to create an effective social media strategy.

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Why Your Website Needs to Be Google Mobile-Friendly
By Adam Uzialko | August 13, 2024

This guide covers the importance of optimizing your website to be mobile-friendly, an important factor in your rankings on search engines like Google.

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How to Accept Mobile Credit Card Payments
By Bennett Conlin | August 13, 2024

Accepting mobile credit card payments allows your business to make sales anywhere, anytime. Find out how mobile credit card readers work.

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Small Business Marketing Guide: Everything New and Existing Businesses
By Jennifer Post | August 13, 2024

Small businesses have a lot to manage, including marketing. This guide will introduce you to core concepts of small business marketing.

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Private Funding Sources for Small Businesses
By Siri Hedreen | August 12, 2024

Private funding sources can offer much-needed investment capital to any small business's balance sheet. Here's what they are and how to secure funding.

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How to Create a Biweekly Pay Schedule
By Erin Donaghue | August 12, 2024

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