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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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The Best Collection Agency Services of 2026
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 17, 2024
Here is our guide to choosing the right debt collection agency for your business needs. We break down our best picks and explain legal considerations, risks, and rewards.
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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 a Merchant Account, and Do You Really Need One?
By Jennifer Dublino | October 11, 2024
Your business needs a merchant account to accept credit and debit cards in person and online. Learn how merchant accounts work and how to get one.
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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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How POS Systems Have Evolved to Benefit Businesses in More Ways
By Sara Angeles | October 09, 2024
How you process and receive payments for your business is important to the customer experience. Learn why POS systems are usually the best way.
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Email Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts of Professional Emails
By Max Freedman | October 03, 2024
Email is more than omnipresent enough that etiquette has emerged around it. Here’s a guide to this etiquette.
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13 Businesses You Can Start Up Quickly
By Ross Mudrick | October 03, 2024
If you have a talent or service that others want, you could quickly set up a new business. Learn startup ideas, legal considerations and marketing tips.
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When Founders Die, Businesses Suffer
By Adam Uzialko | October 03, 2024
A founding entrepreneur's death can devastate a business. Learn why founders matter and how to ensure your family is cared for if the unthinkable happens.
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The 13 Best Apps to Track Your Employees
By Max Freedman | October 03, 2024
Employee tracking apps can track time worked and ensure operational efficiency. Learn about tracking apps that can help you understand your business more.
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TouchBistro Review
By Jamie Johnson | October 03, 2024
TouchBistro is an excellent POS system for restaurants looking for a way to manage their menu, tables, and staff. Learn more about how TouchBistro works.
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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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How to Turn Your iPad Into a POS System
By Anna Attkisson | October 03, 2024
Find out what's needed for an iPad POS system, what to consider when choosing one, the features to look for, and the benefits of this point-of-sale setup.
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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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QuickBooks POS Integration
By Jennifer Dublino | October 02, 2024
If you use QuickBooks accounting and a POS system in your business, QuickBooks integration will save you time. Find a POS system to sync with QuickBooks. 
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Review
RingEX Review
By Jeff Hale | October 02, 2024
RingEX is a reliable communications platform for businesses with hybrid and remote employees. Learn about the collaborative features and 2024 pricing.
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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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Can You Hear Me Now? Avoid the Most Common Conference Call Faux Pas
By Simone Johnson | October 02, 2024
Conference calls are prone to painful mistakes. Ensure productive, efficient virtual meetings by following conference call etiquette and best practices.
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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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Patient Demographics and Why They’re Important
By Max Freedman | October 02, 2024
Patient demographics, like basic identifying information and insurance data, help practices improve care and communication. Learn more with this guide.
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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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How to Choose Medical Software
By Adam Uzialko | October 02, 2024
Learn how to choose the best medical practice software for your organization.