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Language Translation: What Global Companies Should Know
By Max Freedman | March 15, 2024
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What Is a PEST Analysis?
By Mark Fairlie | March 11, 2024

Use a PEST analysis to see the bigger picture when making decisions for your business.

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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 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 Noncompete Agreement?
By Kaylyn McKenna | January 17, 2024

Learn how to use a noncompete agreement to protect your business. Without one, your trade secrets and your best employees may end up with competitors.

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What Is a Pareto Analysis?
By Sean Peek | January 17, 2024

The Pareto analysis, also known as the 80/20 rule, is useful when many decisions need to be made. Learn how to conduct one for your business.

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17 International Business Customs That Could Make or Break a Deal
By Adam Uzialko | January 16, 2024

Understanding international business etiquette and customs is key to global success. Learn 17 international business customs to stay respectful.

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What Is a Vision Statement?
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2024

Vision statements can be challenging. Learn what a vision statement is, how it differs from a mission statement, and how to write a successful one.

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What Is a Decision Tree?
By Chad Brooks | January 16, 2024

Decision trees are flowchart graphs or diagrams that explore all potential decisions and their possible outcomes. Learn how to make and use one.

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What Is a Decision Matrix? Definition and Examples
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2024

This guide explains decision matrices, how they work and how you can apply them to running your business.

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Rebuilding Your Business After a Natural Disaster
By Adam Uzialko | January 12, 2024

Here’s what you should do before and after disaster strikes to ensure minimal impact on your business.

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Why Low Prices Can Scare Off Customers
By Tom Anziano | January 12, 2024

Cutting prices can keep customers away. Find out how pricing affects consumer behavior and tips on how to price your brand best.

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How Most Millionaires Got Rich
By Stella Morrison | January 09, 2024

Millionaires don’t always receive their wealth from family. Some are self-made and earn their fortune through hard work and ingenuity.

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What is a SWOT Analysis? (And When To Use It)
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2024

Learn how to use a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis to make smarter business decisions.

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What Is Statistical Analysis?
By Jeremy Bender | December 20, 2023

Find out how you can use statistical analysis to organize your data and make better decisions for your business.

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How to Prepare for an ICE Raid on Your Workplace
By Max Freedman | December 20, 2023

ICE raids can be stressful, but you and your employees have certain rights while ICE is on your premises. Learn how to prepare for an ICE raid.

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What Is Gamification?
By Gem Siocon | December 01, 2023

Gamification uses gameplay to encourage user engagement. Learn how gamification works and how to find innovative ways to use the process in your business.

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10 Ways Human Resources Will Continue to Change
By Cailin Potami | November 20, 2023

Human resources departments must respond to social, economic and technological factors. Learn 10 ways human resources will pivot and change.

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What Is a Compressed Work Schedule and Should You Offer It?
By Stella Morrison | November 20, 2023

A compressed work schedule lets employees work a 40-hour week in fewer days than the usual five, possibly increasing productivity. Learn how it works.

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Most Consumers Want Sustainable Products and Packaging
By Andrew Martins | November 13, 2023

Consumers are getting wiser about the products they use, the accompanying packaging and the overall impact on the environment.

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Creating a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Program
By Tom Anziano | November 13, 2023

Diversity, equity and inclusion training can make your workplace more diverse and equal. Learn what DE&I programs entail and how to ensure they succeed.

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Entrepreneurs Answer the Question ‘Why Is Innovation Important?’
By Chad Brooks | November 13, 2023

New products and improvements to products are innovations. Learn the five innovation types and how to tap into innovation's power and potential. 

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Top Companies Embracing Clean Energy in 2023
By Max Freedman | November 10, 2023

Major companies are embracing clean energy. Learn who's on the 2022 Clean200 list and how you can follow their lead and financial patterns.

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PR Crisis? 6 Steps to Help Navigate the Storm
By Sammi Caramela | November 08, 2023

A PR crisis won’t go away if you ignore it, and it can explode quickly if it's not managed proactively. Here are six tips to help limit damage to your brand.

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How to Recession-Proof Your Business
By Matt D’Angelo | November 08, 2023

Recessions can be trying for small businesses, but by following these tips, you can set your company up for success.

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How Porter’s Five Forces Can Help Small Businesses Analyze the Competition
By Marci Martin | November 06, 2023

Porter's Five Forces model looks at five factors that determine how profitable a business may be compared with other businesses in the industry.

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When Founders Die, Businesses Suffer
By Adam Uzialko | October 27, 2023

A founding entrepreneur's death can devastate a business. Learn why founders matter and how to ensure your family is cared for if the unthinkable happens.

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Moving Your Business Without Losing Your Mind
By Jocelyn Pollock | October 26, 2023

Moving a business is a complex decision and process, but it doesn't have to be painful. Learn about deciding to relocate and moving with minimal stress.

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Want to Keep Your Customers? Be Proactive
By Leslie Pankowski | October 26, 2023

Customer relationship maintenance isn't just a to-do-list item. Learn to keep tabs on customer satisfaction by collecting and analyzing feedback regularly.

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Predictive or Prescriptive Analytics? Your Business Needs Both
By Nicole Fallon | October 24, 2023

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