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What Is Benchmarking in Business?
By Nicole Fallon | October 30, 2023
What Is Benchmarking in Business?
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How to Become a Day Trader
By Bennett Conlin | October 30, 2023
Becoming a consistently successful day trader can take years, but it's possible.
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What Are Employment Credit Checks?
By Dock David Treece | October 27, 2023
Vet potential employees who will have access to finances and sensitive information.
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FCRA Compliance for Employers
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 27, 2023
Do you run background checks on prospective employees? Make sure you aren't violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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Employer Guide to Education Verification
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 27, 2023
Learn how to verify your candidates' educational credentials before you make your next hire.
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Types of Background Checks Employers Should Run
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 27, 2023
Are you running the right types of background checks? Here are six types you should run on potential new hires.
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FCC Kills Net Neutrality: What It Means for Business
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023
Learn how the revision of the Open Internet Order can affect small businesses
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How-to Guide: Switching From a PC to a Mac
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023
Here's what you need to know before you switch from a Windows computer to a Mac.
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5 Strategies to Build and Track Audience Engagement
By Shayna Waltower | October 27, 2023
An engaged audience is critical to any brand's marketing success. Experts share their strategies for boosting and tracking engagement.
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How to Market Your Business With Video Livestreaming
By Hannah Tayson | October 27, 2023
Video livestreaming offers small businesses a powerful marketing tool.
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How to Start a Business in Ohio
By Julianna Lopez | October 27, 2023
If you're looking to start a business in Ohio, you need to understand the opportunities, challenges and requirements.
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Thinking About Using a Staffing Agency? Here’s What You Need to Know
By Nicole Fallon | October 27, 2023
A staffing agency can save your business time and money and help you find well-qualified candidates.
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7 Ways to Improve Your Business Blog
By Katharine Paljug | October 27, 2023
Regularly posting blogs can benefit your business in numerous ways. Here are seven ways you can optimize your content.
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22 Businesses That Make Gift-Giving Easier
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | October 27, 2023
Use this list to help you find the perfect gift for your boss, employees or co-workers this holiday season.
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Equipment Leasing: A Guide for Business Owners
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023
Leasing equipment can be cheaper in the short term than buying, but there are a few things you should know before you rent your equipment.
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Finding the Right Accountant for Your Small Business
By Simone Johnson | October 27, 2023
Choose a finance professional with the skills your company needs.
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Choosing an Online Fax Service: A Buyer’s Guide
By Andrew Martins | October 27, 2023
Looking for an online fax service? Here is everything you need to know.
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How to Choose the Right Multifunction Printer and Copy Machine
By Andrew Martins | October 27, 2023
This guide explains the key features of digital copiers and multifunction printers, and whether it's better to buy or lease for your business.
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Tablet Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best Tablet for the Job
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023
Tablets help you work on the go, but your specific needs will drive your tablet-buying decision.
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Tumblr for Business: Everything You Need to Know
By Saige Driver | October 27, 2023
As with any social media platform, Tumblr can be great for your business, even if its audience is smaller than those of Twitter and Facebook. Here's how to use it.
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6 Best Practices to Share Files Securely
By Sean Peek | October 27, 2023
Sharing files is common for small businesses, but it's important to do so securely to protect sensitive data.
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What Is the Difference Between an App and a Mobile Website?
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023
Get to know the difference between an app and a mobile website, and find what's right for your business.
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New Business Idea? How to Test It Before Launching
By Sammi Caramela | October 27, 2023
A strong business starts with a well-tested idea.
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Negative Customer Review? Turn It Into a Positive Opportunity
By Nicole Fallon | October 27, 2023
It’s never encouraging to receive negative reviews from customers, but how you respond and learn from them can improve your business processes and generate additional customer loyalty.
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Best File Manager Apps for Your Smartphone
By Howard Wen | October 27, 2023
These file manager smartphone apps can help you get organized.
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Best Handwriting Recognition Apps
By Natalie Hamingson | October 27, 2023
If you take notes by hand, a handwriting recognition mobile app can turn your scribbles into legible, digital notes and more.
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Best iPhone Apps to Manage Your Business Contacts
By Jackie Dove | October 27, 2023
Struggling to stay organized with all of your business contacts? These mobile apps for the iPhone can help.
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What Was VyRT, Jared Leto’s Livestreaming Service?
By Leslie Pankowski | October 27, 2023
Learn key lessons from the failure of an Oscar winner's global business venture.
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14 Best Android Apps for Business
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023
These business apps for Android make it easier to manage finances, employees, team collaboration, scheduling and travel for business owners on the go.
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Location-Based Services: Definition and Examples
By Max Freedman | October 27, 2023
Location-based services use real-time geodata from smartphones to provide information, entertainment or security. Here's how businesses are using this technology.