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How to Run a Business in Pennsylvania
By Adam Uzialko | January 30, 2024

If you own or want to start a business in Pennsylvania, learn how to run a Pennsylvania business by understanding the state's challenges and opportunities.

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4 Ways to Improve Communication With Customers
By Adam Uzialko | January 30, 2024

This article explains the importance of communicating well with your customers, as well as offers tips for how to improve your customer engagement.

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What Is SQL?
By Chad Brooks | January 30, 2024

SQL (Structured Query Language) is a programming language used to communicate with and manipulate databases. Learn its history and when to use it.

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Cashless Society Pros and Cons: Are Digital Payments Really Killing Cash?
By Mona Bushnell | January 30, 2024

Cashless transactions are growing worldwide with a wide range of payment options. Learn the pros and cons of cashless payments and what they mean for SMBs.

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How to Use an iPad for Business
By Matt D’Angelo | January 30, 2024

When combined with a keyboard or a stylus, your iPad goes from a nice tablet to a powerful tool for business. Tablets are portable, affordable and easy to use.

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Creativity Is Not Innovation (But You Need Both)
By Sean Peek | January 30, 2024

Creativity may lead to innovation, but they’re not the same thing. This guide describes the difference between the two and the importance of each to a small business.

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How GDPR Is Impacting Business and What to Expect in 2024
By Adam Uzialko | January 30, 2024

The GDPR went into effect in 2018. Here’s how it is impacting businesses now and what you should know to keep your company in compliance.

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How to Find Business Loans for Veterans
By Andrew Martins | January 30, 2024

Veteran business loans are available to help former service members grow their businesses. Find out if you qualify.

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8 Work-From-Home Myths Debunked
By Alex Halperin | January 30, 2024

Working from home has advantages and disadvantages. We'll debunk common work-from-home myths and share the pros and cons of remote work.

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30 Inexpensive Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Co-Workers
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 30, 2024

Looking for gifts for your favorite co-workers that aren't lame and won't break the bank? We have 30 recommendations.

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Freelance Taxes: What Every Freelancer Needs to Know
By Paula Fernandes | January 30, 2024

Freelancers are responsible for figuring out their own tax obligations and when to pay. Learn how to pay taxes as a freelancer.

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Want to Be a Good Leader? Step One: Know Thyself
By Tom Anziano | January 29, 2024

Successful leaders must know themselves. Learn why self-awareness is important, see examples of self-awareness and learn how to become more self-aware.

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What to Do If You Think You’re Underpaid
By Max Freedman | January 29, 2024

Preparation, negotiation skills and the right game plan are the start of increasing your salary. See our tips for getting a raise.

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How to Create a Content Calendar
By Yara Simón | January 29, 2024

A content calendar can help you streamline content across all channels. Learn how to create an effective content calendar to stay organized and consistent.

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How to Set up a Conference Call on an iPhone
By Jennifer Dublino | January 29, 2024

You can include up to five people in iPhone conference calls. To conference with more people and for special features, look into business phone systems.

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The Benefits of Medical Speech-to-Text
By Max Freedman | January 26, 2024

Medical speech-to-text allows you to dictate your medical notes instead of typing them.

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What After-Hours Emails Really Do to Your Employees
By Marisa Sanfilippo | January 26, 2024

Employees may feel obligated to check and answer emails after work, but this extra expectation causes stress and hurts productivity and work-life balance.

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5 Reasons You Need a Mobile POS System for Your Restaurant
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 26, 2024

Mobile POS systems can improve restaurant payments, turning devices into mobile registers. They can also generate reports and help with inventory management.

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Making the Most of Yelp: A Small Business Guide
By Mark Fairlie | January 26, 2024

In this guide learn what Yelp is, how to make the most out of business listings and how best to handle bad customer reviews.

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Medical Records Retention and HIPAA
By Max Freedman | January 26, 2024

Specific rules and laws govern the storage and maintenance of medical records. Learn best practices for HIPAA compliance when dealing with medical records.

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Fear of Being Fired Has Killed the American Vacation
By Sammi Caramela | January 25, 2024

Many Americans forego vacations because of job-loss fears. Learn how to promote a culture of time off in your business to improve work-life balance.

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Mental Health Billing vs. Medical Billing
By Max Freedman | January 25, 2024

Mental health billing differs from medical billing due to variables in mental healthcare not present in primary or specialty care. Learn what's involved.

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Find the Best Invoice App for Your Business
By Katharine Paljug | January 25, 2024

Invoicing customers can be time-consuming. Learn about invoicing apps that make creating, sending and tracking invoices easy so you can get paid faster.

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The Definition of Independent Contractor Is About To Change
By Bassam Kaado | January 24, 2024

The new Department of Labor proposal can determine what classifies an independent contractor from an employee, impacting the current workforce.

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How to Reduce Your Business Tax Liability
By Katharine Paljug | January 24, 2024

Paying taxes is never fun, but there are steps you can take to reduce your business' tax liability. See our tips and answers to common tax questions.

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What is a Tax Audit? What Do You Do If You Get Audited?
By Simone Johnson | January 24, 2024

A tax audit is a review of your reported data to ensure it is correct. Here is how a small business can avoid one and how to handle it when the IRS calls.

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Exempt vs. Nonexempt: What Is the Difference?
By Skye Schooley | January 24, 2024

Employers must designate employees as exempt or nonexempt. Learn the differences between exempt and nonexempt workers and how to classify them correctly.

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Overtime Pay and What It Means for Your Workers
By Andrew Martins | January 24, 2024

If your employees are regularly working past their 40 hours a week, you are liable to pay them overtime. Find out what that means for your business.