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What Is a Unique Selling Proposition?
By Jordan Bishop | October 23, 2023
Every business must define a unique selling proposition to show what sets the brand apart. Learn everything about USPs, including how to identify yours.
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The Secret to Career Success: Branding Yourself
By Shayna Waltower | October 23, 2023
If you want a successful career, hone in on your brand.
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What Is Performance Management?
By Andrew Martins | October 23, 2023
Performance management is about understanding and motivating employees to perform effectively. Here is how you can get the best from your workers.
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How Much Time Do Americans Spend Online and Texting?
By Shayna Waltower | October 23, 2023
Many Americans spend excessive time emailing, texting, using social media and surfing the internet. Learn why users should reduce their online screen time.
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What is a Gantt Chart?
By Elaine J. Hom | October 23, 2023
This guide introduces Gantt Charts and explains how they're useful to businesses from a project management standpoint.
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Establishing a Company Mission for a Better Business Culture
By Jennifer Dublino | October 23, 2023
It's crucial to establish a company mission. Learn how to write a company mission statement and use it to create a positive company culture.
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6 Signs You’ve Got a Good Boss
By Linda Pophal | October 23, 2023
Good bosses distinguish themselves with honesty, self-awareness, delegation and other skills. Learn the qualities you need to become a better boss.
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5 Ways to Become a Better Mentor
By Tejas Vemparala | October 23, 2023
This guide offers advice to improve your mentorship, as well as describes the benefits of being a mentor.
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Which Gender Excels at Teamwork? Both … With a Catch
By Shayna Waltower | October 23, 2023
A diverse team can improve productivity and produce more effective results.
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Why Women Feel Left Out of the Conversation at Work
By Shayna Waltower | October 23, 2023
Many women face microaggressions in the workplace. Learn how to create a more equitable company and ensure everyone is invited to the conversation.
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The ‘Art of the Pivot’: 9 Tips to Successfully Shift Your Business Strategy
By Tejas Vemparala | October 23, 2023
Executing alternate strategies to achieve your business goals are what startup entrepreneurs call “the art of the pivot.” Here’s how to pivot your business.
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What Is Value Chain Analysis?
By Dock David Treece | October 23, 2023
Learn how you can improve your business's processes and products with value chain analysis.
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The Best Age to Become a Boss
By Shayna Waltower | October 23, 2023
Learn the age at which many bosses obtained their positions – and how you can prepare for a leadership role.
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Distracted Workers Are Costing You Money
By Shayna Waltower | October 23, 2023
When your employees become distracted during their work, it costs your company time and money. Here is how you can keep productivity high.
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Saying Goodbye: How to Conduct Effective Exit Interviews
By Jeremy Bender | October 23, 2023
Exit interviews are a chance for businesses to gain valuable insights on why employees leave. Learn the right questions to ask and how to use your insights.
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If You Listen Up, Your Employees Will Step Up
By Matt D’Angelo | October 23, 2023
Listening to employees and actively involving them in decision-making fosters productivity and initiative. Learn tips for an employee listening strategy.
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The Department of Transportation’s Hours of Service Regulations
By David Gargaro | October 23, 2023
The Department of Transportation aims to improve road safety in the U.S. Learn how your driving team can comply with DOT hours of service regulations.
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Managing Millennials in the Workplace
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 23, 2023
Millennials are a large and important part of the American workforce. Learn how to keep these important assets to your company.
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What Meal and Break Laws Does Your Business Need to Know?
By Adam Uzialko | October 23, 2023
This guide explains the meal and rest break laws all small businesses should know to ensure regulatory compliance when making their teams’ schedules.
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Can Employers Reimburse Employees for Health Insurance?
By Patrick Proctor | October 23, 2023
Employers can reimburse employees for healthcare costs via a health reimbursement arrangement and other methods. Learn the rules and laws you must follow.
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Can You Legally Require Employees to Give 2 Weeks’ Notice?
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 23, 2023
Despite work etiquette, no laws require employees to give two weeks' notice. Learn why this practice is beneficial for both employers and workers.
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Best Layoff Practices: Can You Lay Off and Hire at the Same Time?
By Patrick Proctor | October 23, 2023
Sometimes a business needs to conduct layoffs and make new hires at the same time. Here are best practices to use.
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What Is Project Resource Management?
By Sean Peek | October 23, 2023
Resource managers are responsible for allocating the appropriate resources to ensure a project is completed on time and within budget.
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How to Develop a Disciplinary Action Policy
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 23, 2023
A disciplinary action policy standardizes your company's response to incidents that violate its policies. Learn how to create a disciplinary action policy.
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How Benefits Administration Can Help Your SMB
By Andrew Martins | October 23, 2023
Benefits administration helps your HR team create, manage and update employee benefits. Learn the importance of benefits administration and tools to help.
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How to Identify and Address Employee Burnout
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 23, 2023
Employee burnout hurts workers and businesses. Learn how to prevent burnout and recognize the signs that your employees are being overworked.
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What Are Core Competencies for Business?
By Max Freedman | October 20, 2023
Core competencies are your business's abilities, products and services that set it apart from the competition. Learn how to identify core competencies.
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Small Business Impacts of USPS Delays
By Bassam Kaado | October 20, 2023
Delays caused by U.S. Postal Service policy changes and COVID-19’s impact have hurt the business sector. Here is how your company can develop a workaround.
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High Employee Morale Decreases Turnover
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 20, 2023
Many employees don't feel valued at work. As a manager, you can take these steps to boost employee morale and reduce employee turnover problems.
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Employees Are More Likely to Consider Quitting After an Unfair Performance Review
By Max Freedman | October 20, 2023
Employees value fair, frequent feedback from managers, and many would leave a job if a performance review was unreasonable. Learn how to give an effective review.