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Articles of Incorporation vs Operating Agreements: What are the Differences?
By Skye Schooley | August 15, 2024
Learn the differences and similarities between articles of incorporation and operating agreements to determine which is necessary for your startup.
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What Is an LLC?
By Simone Johnson | August 15, 2024
An LLC is a limited liability company; it protects a business owner's personal assets. Learn the pros and cons of LLCs and how to start one.
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Summer Fridays Gain Traction With Employers
By Max Freedman | August 15, 2024
Find out what Summer Fridays are and how they can improve employee morale and productivity.
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Stripe vs. Square: Which Is Better for Your Business?
By Jamie Johnson | August 15, 2024
Square and Stripe are popular payment processing services for small and growing businesses. Here's how to tell which is the best service for your business.
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What Is a C Corporation?
By Sean Peek | August 14, 2024
C corporations are usually publicly traded companies owned by shareholders. Learn how they differ from other structures and how to start one.
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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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Articles of Incorporation: What New Business Owners Should Know
By Max Freedman | August 14, 2024
This guide explains the importance of articles of incorporation and why new businesses must file them with the appropriate state agencies.
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7 Best Project Management Apps
By Julie Thompson | August 14, 2024
See which project management apps are among the most popular and effective for small businesses.
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How Much Time Are Your Employees Wasting on Their Phones?
By Dock David Treece | August 13, 2024
Find out how much time employees waste using their personal phones during the workday and how you can reduce such distractions.
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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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What Is Reputation Insurance?
By Adam Uzialko | August 13, 2024
This guide explains reputation insurance and how it works to protect the value of a business’s brand.
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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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20 Employee Engagement Ideas That Work
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 13, 2024
If you want your employees to be more engaged at work, these ideas can help you motivate your team.
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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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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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Want to Be Your Own Boss? 10 Fields to Consider
By Sean Peek | August 13, 2024
Many people dream of working for themselves. Learn about self-employed jobs that let you be your own boss and the top careers for the self-employed.
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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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Project Management Software Buying Guide
By Adam Uzialko | August 13, 2024
Find out what project management software is, its benefits and how to choose which program to buy.
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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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A Small Business Guide to Sending Effective Marketing Emails
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 09, 2024
Learn how to send marketing emails with this guide to signing up for an email marketing service, managing your contacts, and more.
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming The Insurance Industry
By Adam Uzialko | August 08, 2024
Artificial intelligence is making the insurance industry smarter and faster. Here's how machine learning is changing the underwriting process.
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How a Mobile CRM Benefits Your Business
By Max Freedman | August 08, 2024
Mobile CRMs allow employees to tap into your CRM from anywhere. Here is how they work and what five elements you should consider when implementing one.
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Intel Processors Over the Years
By Neil Cumins | August 08, 2024
As the world leader in computer processing, Intel processors have a long and fascinating history. Follow their progress over the years.
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Make Sustainability Part of Your Business Model
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 08, 2024
Learn how to embrace planet-friendly business practices while still doing great business.
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What Mailing Equipment Does My SMB Need?
By Katharine Paljug | August 07, 2024
Small businesses don't want to overspend on mailing and shipping. See if you need postage equipment, and learn the equipment types and costs.  
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Personal Guarantees and Business Loans
By Dock David Treece | August 07, 2024
The majority of small business loans require a personal guarantee from business owners. Learn how guarantees work, the risks and the requirements.
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9 Transactional Emails to Help You Close the Deal
By Jamie Johnson | August 07, 2024
These nine transactional emails can help you drive new sales and improve the customer's experience with your brand.