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What is it like doing business in Maryland? We interviewed small business owners, lenders and development organization leaders to find out.

Hiring a former employee, or "boomerang" employee, is often an option. Find out if hiring boomerang employees is a smart move for your business.

Arizona has healthy economic growth, manageable taxes, resources, and a growing labor market. Learn what it's like to start and run a business in Arizona.

Small business owners should understand the laws on who is eligible for overtime pay and when it is owed. Here is what you need to know.

Michigan presents unique challenges and opportunities for small business owners. Learn about the environment for businesses in Michigan.

National Small Business Week is a great time to start getting involved in your local community. Here’s how — and why — to engage with it.

Business loans and lines of credit aren't the only ways a small business can get funds. Learn why a cash advance might work for your company.

Looking for the right place to start a business? Find out what it's like to own and operate a small business in Texas.

Employee referrals will streamline and improve your business’s hiring process. Here is what you need to know to create a great program.

Text message marketing is an integral and effective part of mobile marketing. Here's what you should know about running successful SMS marketing campaigns.

Knowing your target audience helps you reach the people most likely to buy your products. Learn tips for identifying and reaching your target customers.

Your alma mater's alumni network may be a great job-hunting resource. Learn to connect with alumni services and resources to set yourself up for success.

Learn how both predictive and prescriptive analytics are essential data strategies for running your small business.

Finding your profession is not always a linear path. It helps to create a map for your career and then be flexible until you reach your final destination.

Workplace meals can improve employee productivity, wellness and engagement by providing workers opportunities to eat, socialize and strategize together.

These unique delivery services make use of modern technology to deliver the things you need on demand or as a subscription.

Want to be the best leader for your team? Avoid making these 10 common mistakes.

B2B vendors are essential to your business's success. Learn which vendors work with small businesses and how to find the right business-to-business vendor.

Gifts can show employees your appreciation, but choosing one can be challenging. Here are 20 appropriate gift ideas that won't break the bank.

If you want to create a great internship program to help recruit young professionals for your business, this guide offers the tips you’ll need to get started.

Though 50-hour workweeks are increasingly common, they're bad for both employees and businesses. Learn how to help employees achieve a better work-life balance.

Ready to move up in your company? Do these six things if you want a promotion.

The traditional workday may not maximize performance for each worker. Discover your most productive work times and optimize your schedule for productivity.

The difference between being an entrepreneur and a business owner may lie in your company's legal status – and your personality.

This guide offers budgeting tips for small business owners who want to better manage the finances of their business.

Small business insurance can protect your company’s assets when something unexpected happens. Here’s how to choose the best insurance for your needs.

Are your customers refusing to pay their outstanding balance? Here's what you can do when a customer won't pay their bill.

A financial crisis can destroy a business, but these five companies rebounded from the brink of bankruptcy. Learn how your business can bounce back too.

Find out everything you need to know about cybersecurity for your business, including best practices and attacks to look out for.

Online resources like LinkedIn are valuable job-search tools that match skills to positions. Learn about 12 LinkedIn alternatives to find the right job.