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How 5G Has Changed Small Businesses
By Jeremy Bender | October 21, 2024
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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When Community Banks Die: How Small Businesses Are Affected
By Matt D’Angelo | October 18, 2024
Community banking can be a great option compared to big banks, but what does its decline mean?
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How Telematics Improves Driver Safety
By Matt D’Angelo | October 15, 2024
Learn how telematics reporting can help you keep your company drivers and vehicles safe.
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What Is an MVR Report, and Why Should You Conduct One?
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 10, 2024
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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What Is an Auto-Dialer?
By Jeff Hale | October 03, 2024
This guide explains how auto-dialers work and how your business can use them to save time and boost productivity.
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5 Reasons You Need a Mobile POS System for Your Restaurant
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 03, 2024
Mobile POS systems can improve restaurant payments, turning devices into mobile registers. They can also generate reports and help with inventory management.
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Why Analyzing Sales Data Is Important for Small Businesses
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 03, 2024
Sales analytics contextualize sales data and help businesses make more informed decisions about how to grow, reach more customers, and innovate.
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Cashless Society Pros and Cons: Are Digital Payments Really Killing Cash?
By Mona Bushnell | October 03, 2024
Cashless transactions are growing worldwide with a wide range of payment options. Learn the pros and cons of cashless payments and what they mean for SMBs.
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What You Need to Accept Mobile Wallets at Your SMB
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 03, 2024
Mobile wallets are a growing trend in consumer buying patterns. Learn how to leverage the mobile wallet trend to grow sales and boost customer happiness.
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How SMBs Can Use Mobile POS Systems
By Natalie Hamingson | October 03, 2024
Learn how mobile POS systems can accelerate your business’s growth and success and offer more flexibility and autonomy.
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How to Find the Right Softphone App for Your Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 02, 2024
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.
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What Is IVR? A Buying Guide for Business Owners
By Mona Bushnell | October 02, 2024
Find out if using IVR is right for your business with this IVR buying guide.
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Top Tips for Patient Scheduling
By Adam Uzialko | October 02, 2024
Learn how to use patient scheduling to maximize the productivity of your medical practice's clinicians, doctors, and staff.
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What is the Importance of Patient Charts?
By Max Freedman | October 02, 2024
Patient medical charts help practitioners make more accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans with better outcomes. Learn more about their importance.
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How to Ensure Your Medical Records Retention Practices Are HIPAA Compliant
By Max Freedman | October 02, 2024
Specific rules and laws govern the storage and maintenance of medical records. Learn best practices for HIPAA compliance when dealing with medical records.
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How to Implement an Electronic Health Records System
By Adam Uzialko | October 02, 2024
An EHR system may take time to implement, but the benefits are worth the investment for medical facilities. See the steps to get it up and running.
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Should You Get A Cloud-Based Business Phone System?
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 02, 2024
Does your business need a cloud-based phone system? This guide will help you weigh the pros and cons and determine whether one is right for you.
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What Are Interchange Fees?
By Dock David Treece | September 26, 2024
Interchange fees are costs you pay for processing credit card transactions. See how these fees may impact your small business.
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5 Ways CRM-Enabled POS Systems Can Help Your Business
By David Gargaro | September 25, 2024
Learn how your business can use CRM-enabled POS software to find new efficiencies and save money.
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How to Get Rid of Old Printers
By Sammi Caramela | September 12, 2024
Disposing of electronic waste, such as old printers, can be tricky. Learn how to get rid of old printers responsibly.
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Workplace Automation Is Everywhere, and It’s Not Just About Robots
By Adam Uzialko | September 12, 2024
Automation is present in the modern workplace in more ways than you might expect.
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How Are Bonuses Taxed?
By Max Freedman | September 11, 2024
Giving your employees bonuses? Learn how to calculate the proper tax withholdings.
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Consumers Have Human-like Relationships With Brands
By Julie Thompson | September 11, 2024
Consumers and brands can maintain relationships that mimic humanlike relationships.
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How Long Could Your Business Survive on Cash Reserves?
By Sally Herigstad | September 10, 2024
The average small business can only last 27 days without cash inflows. How long would your company make it?
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Business vs. Consumer Laptops: What You Need to Know
By Sammi Caramela | September 10, 2024
Business laptops and consumer laptops have hardware and design differences. Learn how to determine if you need business laptops for your company.
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A Guide to Bonus Depreciation
By Jamie Johnson | September 09, 2024
Not sure what bonus depreciation is or how to track it? Learn how to claim bonus depreciation for your business assets in this detailed guide.
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CRM Integrations for Small Businesses
By Vanessa Ruiz | September 09, 2024
Businesses can integrate apps with their main CRM software to streamline functionality. Here are the top CRM integrations to consider.  
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7 Steps to a Successful CRM Implementation
By Vanessa Ruiz | September 09, 2024
This guide covers the important steps of implementing a CRM software for a small business.
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Self-Employed 401(k) Plans: Frequently Asked Questions
By Heather Larson | September 05, 2024
Check out the answers to these frequently asked questions about self-employed 401(k) plans.
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How to Calculate and Improve Employee Turnover
By Max Freedman | September 05, 2024
Learn what causes employee turnover and how to improve retention.