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What Are Self-Service POS Kiosks?
By Jennifer Dublino | April 22, 2026
Many retailers are implementing self-service POS kiosks so customers can ring up their own purchases. Learn the pros and cons of self-service POS kiosks.
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How to Design an IVR Phone System That Doesn’t Annoy Your Customers
By Max Freedman | April 22, 2026
Learn how to design an intuitive interactive voice response (IVR) system and find recommendations for business phone systems and services that offer IVR
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What Are the Benefits of Patient Reminders?
By Max Freedman | April 22, 2026
Patient reminders benefit your front-office staff, reduce no-shows and increase patient satisfaction. Here's how to use them effectively.
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Business Software Guide: What SMBs Need
By Tejas Vemparala | April 22, 2026
This guide lists and describes various business software solutions that may benefit small businesses.
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Guide to Electronic Claims in Medical Billing
By Max Freedman | April 22, 2026
Electronic claims in medical billing are becoming the industry standard. Here's why that's the case and how you can make the switch.
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EMR vs. EHR
By Max Freedman | April 21, 2026
Electronic medical records (EMRs) are digital patient records and charts while electronic health records (EHRs) include records and more information.
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9 Ways to Reduce Fleet Maintenance Costs
By Max Freedman | April 21, 2026
You can take several steps to cut down on your fleet maintenance costs. Here are some of the best options.
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What Is an ELD?
By David Gargaro | April 21, 2026
Electronic logging devices are designed to create a safe environment for commercial drivers and others on the road. Learn more about these devices.
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5 Ways POS Systems Are Changing (and Why It Matters)
By Kayla Harrison | April 21, 2026
POS systems have evolved to include capabilities that allow for analytics and customer interaction that can elevate business practices and operations.
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Which Cloud-Based Business Phone System Is Right For Your Business?
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 21, 2026
There are lots of options for cloud-based phone systems, but how do you find the right one? Our buyer's guide has all the information you need.
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What Is a Virtual Phone Line?
By Jeff Hale | April 21, 2026
Learn what a virtual phone line is and how small businesses can use them as their business phone system.
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What Is SIP Trunking? Do You Need It for Your Business?
By Jeff Hale | April 21, 2026
Learn what SIP trunking is and whether this telephony protocol makes sense for your business.
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What Is a PBX System?
By Simone Johnson | April 21, 2026
Does your business need a PBX system? Read this article to find out.
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Should Your Business Switch to Cloud PBX?
By Simone Johnson | April 21, 2026
In a cloud PBX system, all software and data are stored in the cloud. No equipment is needed. Learn if this phone system type is right for your business.
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What Is Non-Fixed VoIP?
By Jeff Hale | April 20, 2026
Find out how non-fixed VoIP phone systems help small businesses communicate without the need for a physical location.
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What Is a VoIP Number?
By Steven Melendez | April 20, 2026
This guide explains what a VoIP phone number is and how Voice over Internet Protocol calls work.
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Could Your Business Benefit From a Phone System Mobile App?
By Mark Henricks | April 20, 2026
Business phone system mobile apps allow employees to take customer calls on their mobile devices while appearing to be on the business' main phone line.
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Choosing the Right EHR System: A Buyer’s Guide
By Adam Uzialko | February 20, 2026
Choosing an EHR system that best fits your healthcare organization isn’t easy, but there are ways to reduce the choices until you find the best option.
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The Biometric Time and Attendance System Laws You Should Know
By Chad Brooks | February 20, 2026
Biometric time and attendance systems use fingerprint, facial, palm or iris scans. Learn the laws you must follow to use them for your employees.
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Video Conferencing Cheat Sheet: Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams and GoTo Meeting
By Andrew Martins | February 20, 2026
This guide breaks down some of the most popular video conferencing platforms, such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams, so you can become a power user.
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How to Set up a Conference Call on an iPhone
By Jennifer Dublino | February 20, 2026
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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What is E-Prescribing? Why It’s Important for Healthcare Providers
By Carlos Soto | February 20, 2026
Learn what e-prescribing is and how it can benefit your medical practice.
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POS Inventory Management
By Jennifer Dublino | February 17, 2026
Inventory management means having the right amount of product to meet demand. Learn how POS systems can help you with inventory management.
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How Profitable Is an ATM?
By Max Freedman | November 11, 2025
Automatic teller machines are seemingly everywhere. Is it profitable to own an ATM?
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How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | November 11, 2025
This guide explains how AI is already changing the business landscape and how small businesses might leverage the technology.
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How Long Do Computers Last? 10 Signs You Need a New One
By Derek Walter | September 19, 2025
Is it time for you to replace your computer? If you think it is, these 10 signs can help confirm your suspicions.
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Should Small Businesses Require Receipt Signatures?
By Adam Uzialko | November 21, 2024
Should businesses that accept credit cards require signatures from their customers? Here's what you need to know about small business receipt signatures.
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How 5G Has Changed Small Businesses
By Jeremy Bender | October 21, 2024
This guide explains how the 5G rollout will affect small businesses and what you can do to take advantage for yours.
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How Telematics Improves Driver Safety
By Matt D’Angelo | October 15, 2024
Learn how telematics reporting can help you keep your company drivers and vehicles safe.
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What Is an Auto-Dialer?
By Jeff Hale | October 03, 2024
This guide explains how auto-dialers work and how your business can use them to save time and boost productivity.