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Best Free Visual Voicemail Apps
By Neil Cumins | February 15, 2024
Visual voicemail apps translate voicemail messages into written documents. Learn about seven visual voicemail services that can help you share information.
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Property Leases: What SMBs Need to Know
By Jennifer Post | February 15, 2024
This guide explains what you need to know before signing a commercial lease for your small business.
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The Pros and Cons of a Term Loan
By Jamie Johnson | February 15, 2024
A term loan is a one-time upfront payment to fund a one-time project or long-term business growth. Learn whether a term loan is right for your business.
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Paperless Payroll: Should You Make the Switch?
By Sean Peek | February 15, 2024
Paperless payroll systems are cost-effective, saving businesses time, effort and money. Learn how to get started with paperless payroll.
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How to Become a Commercial Drone Pilot
By Sean Peek | February 14, 2024
Interested in drone technology? Learn how to become a commercial drone pilot or put drones to good business use.
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The Benefits of Patient Kiosks
By Max Freedman | February 14, 2024
Patient check-in kiosks improve both the patient and provider experience from start to finish. Learn how in this guide.
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What Is the Small Business Innovation Research Program?
By Max Freedman | February 13, 2024
Joseph Hennessey, Small Business Innovation Research Adviser, explains
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What to Look for in a Time and Attendance System
By Chad Brooks | February 13, 2024
Time and attendance systems do far more than track employees. Here's why – and how – to get one.
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What Are NFC Mobile Payments?
By Dock David Treece | February 13, 2024
NFC mobile payments help businesses process payments quickly and easily. Learn more about this technology and how it can help your business.
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Want to Advance Your Career? Try Peer Mentoring
By Sean Peek | February 12, 2024
Should you have a peer mentor at your job? Learn how peer mentoring can provide experience and motivation for both employees involved.
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How Time and Attendance Software Improves Shift Planning
By Erin Donaghue | February 12, 2024
Time and attendance software reduces shift planning errors and lowers your labor costs – and it's often easy to use.
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How to Become a Video Game Tester
By Sean Peek | February 09, 2024
Find out what video game testers do, how to become a game tester and what the salary range is.
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Section 179 Deduction: Rules and Limits
By Dock David Treece | February 08, 2024
Section 179 lets you deduct the cost of a business asset in the year you buy it or place it in service. Learn if it's the best choice for your business.
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Tax Deductions You Should Take and Some Crazy Ones to Avoid
By Sally Herigstad | February 08, 2024
Some tax deductions may cause the IRS to flag your tax return while others could even land you in trouble. Learn what deductions you can and can't take.
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What Are Payroll Liabilities?
By Julie Thompson | February 08, 2024
Payroll liabilities are payroll expenses a business owes but has not paid. These liabilities can appear every time you run payroll.
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How Do Acquisition Loans Work?
By Dock David Treece | February 08, 2024
Businesses use acquisition loans to acquire other businesses or strategic assets, such as equipment. Learn how they can help your company.
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Time Clocks: How to Choose the Right One for You
By Max Freedman | February 06, 2024
You can select either a stand-alone time clock or a time and attendance system that includes time clock features. See our top recommendations.
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Guide to Building a Sales Funnel
By David Gargaro | January 30, 2024
A sales funnel is a marketing term for the customer journey as they move toward purchasing. Learn about the sales funnel stages and how to build one.
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How CRM Works in the Sales Funnel
By David Gargaro | January 30, 2024
CRM funnels are similar to sales funnels. Learn how to create a CRM funnel that works with CRM software to automatically track, engage and nurture leads.
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Strategies for Successful Employee Transition
By Rebecka Green | January 30, 2024
Businesses must sometimes transition an employee into a role better for their talents and temperament. Learn how to shift workers into new roles smoothly.
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How to Terminate an Employee Remotely
By Jane Genova | January 30, 2024
Terminating a remote employee involves preparation, the actual termination and a post-firing follow-up. Learn what's involved in firing a remote employee.
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Here’s Why Your Business Needs a Termination Policy
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 30, 2024
A termination policy establishes rules and procedures for letting employees go. Learn how to develop a termination policy and what it should include.
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Career Success Depends on Your Willingness to Learn
By Skye Schooley | January 30, 2024
A willingness to learn new skills is the trait executives say is most important to an employee's career success. See how to show your willingness to learn.
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How to Use National Days Properly for Advertising
By Natalie Hamingson | January 30, 2024
National Days provide unique opportunities for businesses to embark on advertising campaigns. Learn about 50 days you can use in national advertising.
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How to Run a Business in Pennsylvania
By Adam Uzialko | January 30, 2024
If you own or want to start a business in Pennsylvania, learn how to run a Pennsylvania business by understanding the state's challenges and opportunities.
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How to Use an iPad for Business
By Matt D’Angelo | January 30, 2024
When combined with a keyboard or a stylus, your iPad goes from a nice tablet to a powerful tool for business. Tablets are portable, affordable and easy to use.
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Creativity Is Not Innovation (But You Need Both)
By Sean Peek | January 30, 2024
Creativity may lead to innovation, but they’re not the same thing. This guide describes the difference between the two and the importance of each to a small business.
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How GDPR Is Impacting Business and What to Expect in 2026
By Adam Uzialko | January 30, 2024
The GDPR went into effect in 2018. Here’s how it is impacting businesses now and what you should know to keep your company in compliance.
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8 Work-From-Home Myths Debunked
By Alex Halperin | January 30, 2024
Working from home has advantages and disadvantages. We'll debunk common work-from-home myths and share the pros and cons of remote work.
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30 Inexpensive Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Co-Workers
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 30, 2024
Looking for gifts for your favorite co-workers that aren't lame and won't break the bank? We have 30 recommendations.