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How to Set Up a Presentation Using Your iPhone or iPad
By Neil Cumins | January 16, 2024
You can connect your iOS device to an external display for work presentations and streaming.
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Finding the Balance Between Employee Travel and Customer Experience
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024
Business travel can improve the employee and customer experiences, but it can negatively impact your staff too. Here's how to balance the needs of your employees and customers during business travel.
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What Is Crowdfunding?
By Simone Johnson | January 16, 2024
Crowdfunding is when a "crowd" funds a project or business instead of one or two major investors.
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Small Business Guide to Direct Mail
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024
Direct mail remains a highly effective marketing channel. Here's why and how you should use it.
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The Basics of Franchising and Today’s Top Opportunities
By Bennett Conlin | January 16, 2024
Want to own a business with an established brand and business model? If so, franchising might be the right option for you.
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Ultimate Guide to Business Franchising
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024
Franchising offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to open up a ready-made business that has branding and processes already in place.
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Bridge the Gap: Communicating With a Multigenerational Workforce
By Adam Uzialko | January 16, 2024
Communication style is one of the biggest distinctions among employees from different generations. Here's how to bridge the gap in your organization.
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Federal and State Minimum Wage Laws
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024
Here are the federal, state and city minimum wage laws that impact your business and how to ensure you’re paying employees appropriately.
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Do You Have to Pay Employees for Jury Duty?
By Patrick Proctor | January 16, 2024
Find out what you're legally required to do – and pay – to support your employees when they're summoned for jury duty.
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CRM vs. Marketing Automation: What’s the Difference?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 16, 2024
While CRM and marketing automation seem similar, there are key differences between the two types of software.
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Business Bank Account Checklist: Documents You’ll Need
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 16, 2024
Find out which documents and licenses you'll need to bring with you when you apply for a business bank account.
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Customer Service 101: Phone Etiquette for Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024
Phone etiquette is essential to maintaining customer satisfaction and representing your brand professionally. Here's what small business owners should know about managing the phone lines.
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Human or AI? Realistic Chatbots on the Rise
By Mona Bushnell | January 16, 2024
Chatbots are becoming a big part of customer satisfaction.
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What Are Accounting Reports?
By Dock David Treece | January 16, 2024
Accounting reports are statements that show the financial health of a business.
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Filing for Bankruptcy: Information, Benefits and Disadvantages
By Chad Brooks | January 16, 2024
Once considered a financial death sentence, bankruptcy has become a tunnel to dig out from under mountains of debt.
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What Is a Business Consultant?
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2024
Hiring a consultant can help businesses improve performance and make necessary changes to achieve success.
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What Does Poor Onboarding Really Do to Your Team?
By Casey Conway | January 16, 2024
New hires should add to your company, not detract from it.
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How to Avoid Sending Spam Text Messages to Customers
By Julie Thompson | January 16, 2024
Effective texts are tailored and concise with quick response times. A marketing service can help build relationships with customers — however, look into current laws and best practices first before...
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How to Run a Business in North Carolina
By Adam Uzialko | January 13, 2024
Are you considering launching a business in North Carolina? Here's what you should know.
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How to Run a Business in New York
By Adam Uzialko | January 13, 2024
Are you considering launching a business in New York? Here's what you should know.
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Small Business Resource Guide for Veterans
By Julianna Lopez | January 13, 2024
Are you a veteran looking to start your own business? Here are several tools you can use to get started.
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Smartphone Addiction Is Real … and Rampant
By Linda Pophal | January 13, 2024
What is smartphone addiction, and how can you break the habit?
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How to Start and Run a Business in Washington State
By Adam Uzialko | January 13, 2024
Want to start a business in Washington? Here's what you need to know to run a business in the Evergreen State.
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How to Make the Most of Small Business Saturday
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 13, 2024
Small Business Saturday is a great way to build up your business and your local economy.
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What to Know About Running a Business in Illinois
By Adam Uzialko | January 13, 2024
Are you considering launching a business in Illinois? Here's what you should know.
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Small Business Valuation: How to Determine Your Business’s Worth
By Bennett Conlin | January 13, 2024
There's no one perfect way to determine a business's value.
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Rebuilding Your Business After a Natural Disaster
By Adam Uzialko | January 12, 2024
Natural disasters like fires, floods and hurricanes can strike at any time. Here's how to rebuild and recover your business.
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The Best Jobs You Can Get With Your College Major
By Sammi Caramela | January 12, 2024
Before you go back to school, learn about the career potential in certain industries.
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Your Customers Love a Good Story. Tell One
By Tom Anziano | January 12, 2024
Great storytelling can engage customers and boost sales. Here are some reasons why you should tell your story and some tips on how to do so to win lifelong customers.
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The Best Dog-Friendly Companies of 2026
By Casey Conway | January 12, 2024
Welcoming furry companions in the workplace may help attract and retain top talent.