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Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
By Matt D’Angelo | April 24, 2026
Starting a business as an immigrant can be challenging yet rewarding. Learn how to find the correct visa and discover the right information and resources.
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What Should Your Profit Margins Be?
By Natalie Hamingson | April 24, 2026
Learn why profit margins are important to your business and how to maximize them.
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The Future of Payroll: 4 Trends to Watch
By Sammi Caramela | April 24, 2026
Payroll systems are evolving to better serve businesses. Payroll trends include a cloud shift, HR integration, adaptation to the gig economy and more.
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The Best Shared Calendar Apps for Your Business
By Sean Peek | April 24, 2026
Shared business calendar apps should be easy to use, include cross-platform functionality, and offer collaboration features. Here are the best shared calendar apps.
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What Is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)?
By Matt D’Angelo | April 24, 2026
Here’s how your business can use a professional employer organization. Learn the pros and cons of hiring a PEO company.
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Is On-Demand Payment the New Payroll?
By Chad Brooks | April 24, 2026
This guide to on-demand payroll explains the trend and analyzes whether it may be the right choice for your employees and business.
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What Is Amazon Stores?
By Isaiah Atkins | April 24, 2026
Amazon Stores offers small and midsized businesses a platform for selling products directly through Amazon.
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10 Business Instagram Accounts Entrepreneurs Should Follow
By Bassam Kaado | April 24, 2026
Follow these 10 Instagram accounts for entrepreneurial inspiration, and gain tips on how to use your own Instagram Business account effectively.
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Adopting a CRM? How to Get Buy-in From Your Sales Department
By Mona Bushnell | April 24, 2026
Using CRM software in your business requires your sales team's input. Learn how to choose and implement the right CRM software for your team. 
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6 Reasons Your Company Could Benefit From a Brand Ambassador Program
By Andreas Rivera | April 24, 2026
Having a brand ambassador as part of your marketing campaign can boost brand awareness and drive sales. Learn how to find and utilize brand ambassadors. 
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10 Best Mind Mapping Apps for Small Businesses
By Tom Anziano | April 24, 2026
Also known as brainstorming tools, mind-mapping apps can help you generate, execute and share creative ideas.
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Best IT Certifications for 2026
By Mike Berner | April 24, 2026
Learn the best IT certifications to validate your skills and knowledge.
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Should Your Business Use Niche Software?
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | April 24, 2026
There's general software solutions or ones meant for your industry. How do you choose between them?
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How (and Why) to Become Fair Trade Certified
By Ross Mudrick | April 24, 2026
By passing third-party auditors' evaluations, your business can access the marketing and sustainability benefits of the Fair Trade label.
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How Grads Can Get the Job With Limited Work Experience
By Bennett Conlin | April 24, 2026
Limited work experience isn't as big an obstacle to finding a job as you might think. Here's how to get a job without a stacked resume.
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The End of a Controversial Era: Is the Open Office Dying?
By Matt D’Angelo | April 24, 2026
The open office model gained notoriety after major businesses adopted it. With the rise of remote work, is the open office format a thing of the past?
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Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
By Sammi Caramela | April 24, 2026
Maintaining an ADA-compliant website protects your business from lawsuits and fines and provides necessary accommodations for your potential customers.
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Best Gmail Features for Business
By Tom Anziano | April 24, 2026
Here is everything you need to know about Gmail's newest features for business needs.
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11 Best Slack Apps for Business
By Adam Uzialko | April 24, 2026
Slack comes with more than 450 integrations. These 11 will improve your workday.
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7 Video Apps to Revolutionize Your Social Media Posts
By Elizabeth Veras | April 24, 2026
Brands today should use videos to expand their social media content. Check out some of the most popular video applications for content creation.
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10 Business Skills Every IT Manager Needs
By Neil Cumins | April 24, 2026
Find out the business skills every IT manager needs to balance the often-conflicting demands of staff, directors, clients and suppliers.
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Americans With Disabilities Act Regulations That May Surprise You
By Ross Mudrick | April 24, 2026
The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Learn some ways your company needs to comply.
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Money Isn’t Enough: 6 Incentives to Motivate Your Employees
By Bassam Kaado | April 24, 2026
Along with a reasonable salary, companies can keep employees motivated with benefits and a productive workplace. Learn how to get your employees invested.
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How to Use Google Forms for Business
By Jeremy Bender | April 24, 2026
Google Forms can make data collection quick and painless for your business and respondents. Learn how to use it effectively for your outreach.
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Best Business Simulation Games
By Skye Schooley | April 24, 2026
Get the chance to run your own business in a variety of industries with the best business simulation games. See our top picks and the benefits.
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How to Use Chrome Remote Desktop for Business
By Shayna Waltower | April 24, 2026
Remote computer access from a mobile device used to be challenging. Now, Chrome Remote Desktop offers an easy way to take remote control.
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Tips and Services to Help Your Office Go Paperless
By Skye Schooley | April 24, 2026
A paperless office minimizes paper documents and can save your business time and space while producing less waste. Learn how to create a paperless office.
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Freelance Taxes: What Every Freelancer Needs to Know
By Paula Fernandes | April 24, 2026
Freelancers are responsible for figuring out their own tax obligations and when to pay. Learn how to pay taxes as a freelancer.
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Affiliate Links: What Small Businesses Should Know
By Jennifer Post | April 24, 2026
Learn how this cost-effective technique can help your small business tap into the followers of influencers and others.
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4 Ways to Implement Peter Drucker’s Theory of Management
By Nadia Reckmann | April 24, 2026
Learn about Peter Drucker's management theory and how to apply it to your small business.