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How to Tell if Your Computer Is Infected and How to Fix It
By Andrew Martins | November 08, 2023

Viruses and malware can cripple your business. Learn how to spot an infected computer and resolve the issues that viruses and other malware cause.

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How Can You Tell If a Job Candidate Is Lying About Their Credentials?
By Adam Uzialko | November 08, 2023

Depending on the circumstances, you may need to do background checks on job candidates. Learn when background checks are warranted and how to conduct them.

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What Businesses Need to Know About Venmo
By Mona Bushnell | November 08, 2023

Venmo can be a secure way to simplify online transactions for you and your customers. Find out how Venmo works and how to set it up in our guide and FAQs.

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How to Set Up a POS System
By Adam Uzialko | November 08, 2023

POS systems are necessary for any business that sells products. Here is everything you need to know about POS installation.

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How 5G Will Change Your Small Business
By Jeremy Bender | November 08, 2023

This guide explains how the 5G rollout will affect small businesses and what you can do to take advantage for yours.

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Track Your Goals With These 10 Free Tools
By Tejas Vemparala | November 08, 2023

Digital and analog tools can track your progress toward achieving your goals. Learn 10 tools to measure progress and milestones and boost productivity.

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Beyond Bitcoin: How Blockchain Is Improving Business Operations
By Shayna Waltower | November 08, 2023

Blockchain technology has numerous business applications that extend far beyond bitcoin. It can improve contracts, supply chain management and much more.

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What You Need to Know About Refurbished Technology
By Matt D’Angelo | November 08, 2023

Refurbished technology can be a cost-effective, sustainable business solution that sometimes outlasts new technology. But is it right for your business?

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How to Create a Desirable Compensation Plan
By Patrick Proctor | November 06, 2023

A competitive compensation plan provides desirable direct and indirect compensation types. Learn how to develop a fair, competitive compensation plan.

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Artificial Insurance? How Machine Learning Is Transforming Underwriting
By Adam Uzialko | November 06, 2023

Artificial intelligence is making the insurance industry smarter and faster. Here's how machine learning is changing the underwriting process.

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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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Considerations for Rehiring Laid-Off Employees
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

If you have the opportunity, should you rehire a laid-off employee? They may know your business better than a new employee, but will their morale ever recover?

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SMS Survey Basics: How to Send a Text Survey
By Nicole Fallon | November 02, 2023

Text message surveys can be a great way to gather feedback from your customers. Here’s how to take advantage of this SMS tool.

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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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Why Word of Mouth Trumps Traditional Advertising
By Max Freedman | October 31, 2023

Word-of-mouth referrals can be more effective than traditional advertising if you know how to encourage them. This guide explains how you can do it.

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How to Build a Wiki for Your Small Business
By Max Freedman | October 31, 2023

A wiki holds information centrally for your organization. Learn how to build a wiki to store your business's knowledge and get company-wide involvement.

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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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10 Ways to Improve Employee Well-Being and Happiness
By Max Freedman | October 30, 2023

Having the power to make their own decisions is essential for employees.

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Ransomware Attacks Are on the Rise: Is Your Business Protected?
By Jeremy Bender | October 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become more frequent and costly since 2019. Is your business protected with proper cybersecurity best practices?

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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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What Is an MVR Report, and Why Should You Conduct One? 
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 27, 2023

Will your new hire be driving on the job? Check their motor vehicle record (MVR) report before you let them get in the car.

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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.