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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. Learn how to strike the right balance.
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What Is Crowdfunding?
By Simone Johnson | January 16, 2024
Crowdfunding is an alternative startup funding method where you get small donations from many people. Learn the benefits of crowdfunding and how to start.
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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
Opening a franchise is a business opportunity with relatively low risk and high support. Learn about franchising costs, regulations and considerations.
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Ultimate Guide to Business Franchising
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024
Opening a franchise can be profitable, but it requires some work upfront. This guide explains everything you need to know before launching a franchise business.
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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
Learn how federal, state and local minimum wage laws impact your small business and how you can ensure that you’re paying employees appropriately.
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Do You Have to Pay Employees for Jury Duty?
By Patrick Proctor | January 16, 2024
Employers must manage employee jury duty leave. Familiarize yourself with the laws surrounding jury duty pay to ensure you meet your legal obligations.
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CRM vs. Marketing Automation: What’s the Difference?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 16, 2024
CRM is mostly used as a sales tool while marketing automation is a lead generation and nurturing tool. Using them together yields powerful results.
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Business Bank Account Checklist: Documents You’ll Need
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 16, 2024
Before you apply for a business bank account, you need to gather your business licenses and identification documents. Get the full list here.
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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 how to manage your phone lines.
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Human or AI? Realistic Chatbots on the Rise
By Mona Bushnell | January 16, 2024
Chatbots are improving their language processing, thus enabling them to more closely mimic human customer service representatives, and this trend is expected to continue.
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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
Bankruptcy helps people and businesses get a fresh start financially. Learn what filing for bankruptcy entails, as well as its benefits and disadvantages.
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What Is a Business Consultant?
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2024
A business consultant can help you streamline processes and boost profits. Learn what consultants do and how to choose the right one.
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What Does Poor Onboarding Really Do to Your Team?
By Casey Conway | January 16, 2024
The effects of poor onboarding can be far-reaching. See the consequences to watch for and get best practices for a successful onboarding experience.
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How to Avoid Sending Spam Text Messages to Customers
By Julie Thompson | January 16, 2024
Quality SMS marketing means personalized, concise messages. Before launching your campaign, brush up on current laws and best practices.
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How to Run a Business in North Carolina
By Adam Uzialko | January 13, 2024
The North Carolina economy presents both challenges and opportunities for small businesses. Learn how to succeed as an entrepreneur in North Carolina.
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How to Run a Business in New York
By Adam Uzialko | January 13, 2024
The New York economy presents both challenges and opportunities for small businesses. Learn how to succeed in the New York business environment.
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Small Business Resource Guide for Veterans
By Julianna Lopez | January 13, 2024
Here are several resources and tools for veterans with or looking to start their own business.
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Smartphone Addiction Is Real … and Rampant
By Linda Pophal | January 13, 2024
Smartphone addiction is real – and rampant in the workplace. Find out how it affects productivity and how to curb phone usage at work.
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How to Start and Run a Business in Washington State
By Adam Uzialko | January 13, 2024
Learn to start and run a business in Washington state by understanding its opportunities and resources.
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How to Make the Most of Small Business Saturday
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 13, 2024
Set your company up for success with these tips for Small Business Saturday.
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What to Know About Running a Business in Illinois
By Adam Uzialko | January 13, 2024
The Illinois economy presents both challenges and opportunities for small businesses. Here's what you need to know about running a business in Illinois.
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Small Business Valuation: How to Determine Your Business’s Worth
By Bennett Conlin | January 13, 2024
Accurately gauging your business's value isn't an exact science. Learn valuation methods, how to calculate your business's value and why it's important.
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Rebuilding Your Business After a Natural Disaster
By Adam Uzialko | January 12, 2024
Here’s what you should do before and after disaster strikes to ensure minimal impact on your business.
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The Best Jobs You Can Get With Your College Major
By Sammi Caramela | January 12, 2024
Choosing a major or researching a career path to pursue with your degree? Here's a guide to popular – and surprising! – careers for the top college majors.
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Your Customers Love a Good Story. Tell One
By Tom Anziano | January 12, 2024
Find out how telling your story can help your business grow, and get storytelling tips for turning customers into brand champions.
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The Best Dog-Friendly Companies of 2026
By Casey Conway | January 12, 2024
Businesses with dog-friendly work policies offer an appealing job perk. Learn the pros and cons of pets at work and how to make your company dog-friendly.
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How Worrying About Money Can Affect Your Health
By Shayna Waltower | January 12, 2024
Stressing about finances can adversely impact your well-being.