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Location-Based Advertising: Convenience and Personalization vs. Data Privacy
By Andrew Martins | October 20, 2023
Consumers demand convenience and personalized experiences, but privacy is a concern.
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How to Improve Your Small Business’s Cybersecurity in an Hour
By Bennett Conlin | October 20, 2023
Improving your defenses against cyberattacks doesn't have to take months. Learn how to improve your business's cybersecurity measures in under an hour.
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How to Age-Proof Your Resume
By Jennifer Post | October 20, 2023
If you're a job-hunting workforce veteran, follow these tips to present yourself in the best light.
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What You Need to Know About Predictive Scheduling and the Law
By Adam Uzialko | October 20, 2023
Predictive scheduling offers hourly workers more predictability in their work schedules.
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Apple’s Credit Card: What Small Businesses Need to Know
By Stella Morrison | October 20, 2023
Though Apple Card is for consumers, small business owners can take advantage of some of its perks.
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Surveys Reveal What Some Would Give to End Their Commute
By Max Freedman | October 20, 2023
Several recent surveys have examined how employees' daily commutes affect their well-being. Here's what those surveys found.
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5 Things a Boss Should Never Say
By Linda Pophal | October 20, 2023
Leadership language is crucial for success and employee engagement.
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4 Items to Review in Your Employment Contract
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 20, 2023
If your new employer is having you sign an employment contract, read these tips first.
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Are You a True Leader or Just a Boss?
By Skye Schooley | October 20, 2023
There's a distinction between being a boss and being a leader. Which one are you?
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How to Buy Small Business Insurance
By Mona Bushnell | October 20, 2023
This guide will help you start assessing your business insurance needs and find a provider that can get you the coverage you require at a price you can afford.
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YouTube for Business: Everything You Need to Know
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 20, 2023
YouTube can be an effective video platform for small business marketing. Here's how to use it to its full potential.
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Why Small Businesses Are Good for Local Economies
By Dock David Treece | October 20, 2023
Bigger isn't necessarily better or more important. Here's how small businesses help strengthen local economies.
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Retirement Savings Rules See Big Changes: What You Need to Know
By Max Freedman | October 20, 2023
Here’s how the SECURE 2.0 retirement savings legislation package passed in late 2022 benefits employees and employers ― and how employers must comply.
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Supply Chain Cyberattacks on the Rise: What Your SMB Needs to Know
By Jeremy Bender | October 20, 2023
Supply chain attacks are an increasingly common form of cyberattack. Here's what your business can do to guard against them.
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PayPal Alternatives for Accepting Online Payments
By Bennett Conlin | October 20, 2023
If you want to use something other than PayPal to accept payments, consider these options.
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As Trust in Online Media Drops, Email Newsletters Drive Engagement
By Andrew Martins | October 20, 2023
Email remains an effective way to engage customers.
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3 Signs Your Employees Hate Their Jobs (and What to Do About It)
By Max Freedman | October 20, 2023
Employees can be unhappy for various reasons ― and there are plenty of potential fixes
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What Is Experiential Marketing?
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 20, 2023
Learn how to connect with consumers by offering them a unique and dynamic branded experience.
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Music and Its Effect on Productivity
By Skye Schooley | October 20, 2023
Although scientific studies have been inconclusive about how music affects productivity, there's anecdotal evidence of a positive relationship.
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Super Bowl Fever: Should the Day After Be a National Holiday?
By Sean Peek | October 20, 2023
Record absenteeism has restarted a perennial argument that the day after the Super Bowl ought to be a national holiday.
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Take Your Message Outdoors: Print on Vinyl
By Bassam Kaado | October 20, 2023
Vinyl signage lets your message come through no matter what Mother Nature throws at it.
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6 USPS Promotions to Take Advantage of in 2026
By Isaiah Atkins | October 20, 2023
While it sounds old-fashioned, direct mail marketing is still a viable way to reach new and existing customers.
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How to Set Achievable Business Goals
By Alex Halperin | October 20, 2023
Set specific, challenging goals to realize the best results.
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Self-Employment: A Guide to Working for Yourself
By Jamie Johnson | October 20, 2023
Don't let challenges stop you from following your self-employment dreams.
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5 Signs of Employee Fraud and How to Respond to Them
By Adam Uzialko | October 20, 2023
Small businesses are at higher risk of employee fraud than large corporations are. Here's how to spot the signs that your employees aren't being honest.
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How to Reduce Busy Work for Your Team
By Leslie Pankowski | October 20, 2023
Busy work is no fun. Here's how to eliminate nonessential work from your business.
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5 Tips for Negotiating a Business Loan
By Saige Driver | October 20, 2023
Business loan terms are often negotiable, giving borrowers a chance to secure more favorable rates and better terms.
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Before You Sign: Important Loan Contract Terms to Review
By Max Freedman | October 20, 2023
Before you sign a loan document, make sure you understand the terms.
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Key Performance Indicators: Setting and Measuring KPIs
By Alex Halperin | October 20, 2023
Every business needs to track its performance.
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How to Resolve the Office Temperature Debate
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 20, 2023
A common office spat revolves around the ideal setting for the office thermostat. Here's how to resolve the office temperature debate before it becomes a problem for your team.