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All of the topics that will give you the edge when it comes to scaling your business and taking it to the next level.

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Understanding Generation Z in the Workplace
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

Generation Z is an increasingly large part of the workforce. Learn how to attract and retain Gen Z employees.

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Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
By Sammi Caramela | January 17, 2024

Maintaining an ADA-compliant website protects your business from lawsuits and fines and provides necessary accommodations for your potential customers.

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How Your Business Can Accept Apple Pay
By Sean Peek | January 17, 2024

Apple Pay is a convenient, secure and contactless mobile payment method. Learn how Apple Pay works and how to accept Apple Pay in your business.

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10 Ways to Improve Employee Well-Being and Happiness
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

Having the power to make their own decisions is essential for employees.

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Which Holidays Should Your Business Offer Paid Time Off for?
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 17, 2024

Many companies offer employees paid holidays. Which holidays should you choose, and how does it work?

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What Is EBITDA?
By Simone Johnson | January 17, 2024

EBITDA is a way to measure your company's financial health. Learn how to use this analysis tool.

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3PL Logistics Guide
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

Learn about third-party logistics and how outsourcing key e-commerce processes can improve a business's bottom line. Plus, see the best 3PL providers.

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How to Recruit Great Employees in a Tough Labor Market
By Ross Mudrick | January 17, 2024

To compete for employees when the unemployment rate is low, focus on salary and hiring transparency, finding untapped talent, and offering the benefits that employees value most.

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Hiring and Retention Has Never Been More Difficult
By Sammi Caramela | January 17, 2024

Hiring and retention are top challenges for small business owners. Learn why employees are leaving and how your business can recruit and retain candidates.

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Many Businesses Fail to Use Data Security Software — at Their Own Peril
By Jeremy Bender | January 17, 2024

Loose cybersecurity standards could spell disaster for a small business. See the risks and get tips to protect your company.

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Why Word of Mouth Trumps Traditional Advertising
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

Word-of-mouth referrals can be more effective than traditional advertising if you know how to encourage them. This guide explains how you can do it.

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Connected Medical Device Security
By Adam Uzialko | January 17, 2024

This guide describes the cyberattacks facing the healthcare industry, and includes tips on securing healthcare networks and connected medical devices.

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How to Build Business Credit
By Matt D’Angelo | January 17, 2024

Good business credit helps your company grow faster. Learn how to build and maintain solid business credit.

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What Is Amazon Stores?
By Isaiah Atkins | January 16, 2024

Amazon Stores offers small and midsized businesses a platform for selling products directly through Amazon.

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EMR vs. EHR
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

Electronic medical records (EMRs) are digital patient records and charts while electronic health records (EHRs) include records and more information.

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Measuring Success When Working With Influencers
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 16, 2024

Social media has revolutionized marketing. Are your influencer campaigns successful?

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How to Set Up a Presentation Using Your iPhone or iPad
By Neil Cumins | January 16, 2024

There are various methods for connecting your iPad or iPhone to monitors or TVs for presentations. Learn how screen mirroring and casting work.

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Small Business Guide to Direct Mail
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

Direct mail remains a highly effective marketing channel. Here's why and how you should use it.

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Customer Retention Strategies for Small Businesses
By Katharine Paljug | January 16, 2024

Many businesses are so focused on new clients they ignore current customers. Learn strategies to grow your business while keeping your current customers.

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Minimum Wage by State
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

You must pay your employees the greater of your state's hourly minimum wage or the federal minimum wage. Learn more about minimum wage laws.

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Federal and State Minimum Wage Laws
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

Learn how federal, state and local minimum wage laws impact your small business and how you can ensure that you’re paying employees appropriately.

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CRM vs. Marketing Automation: What’s the Difference?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 16, 2024

CRM is mostly used as a sales tool while marketing automation is a lead generation and nurturing tool. Using them together yields powerful results.

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Customer Service 101: Phone Etiquette for Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

Phone etiquette is essential to maintaining customer satisfaction and representing your brand professionally. Here's how to manage your phone lines.

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Human or AI? Realistic Chatbots on the Rise
By Mona Bushnell | January 16, 2024

Chatbots are improving their language processing, thus enabling them to more closely mimic human customer service representatives, and this trend is expected to continue.

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What Are Accounting Reports?
By Dock David Treece | January 16, 2024

Accounting reports are statements that show the financial health of a business.

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Filing for Bankruptcy: Information, Benefits and Disadvantages
By Chad Brooks | January 16, 2024

Bankruptcy helps people and businesses get a fresh start financially. Learn what filing for bankruptcy entails, as well as its benefits and disadvantages.

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What Does Poor Onboarding Really Do to Your Team?
By Casey Conway | January 16, 2024

The effects of poor onboarding can be far-reaching. See the consequences to watch for and get best practices for a successful onboarding experience.

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How to Avoid Sending Spam Text Messages to Customers
By Julie Thompson | January 16, 2024

Quality SMS marketing means personalized, concise messages. Before launching your campaign, brush up on current laws and best practices.

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Smartphone Addiction Is Real … and Rampant
By Linda Pophal | January 13, 2024

Smartphone addiction is real – and rampant in the workplace. Find out how it affects productivity and how to curb phone usage at work.

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How to Make the Most of Small Business Saturday
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 13, 2024

Set your company up for success with these tips for Small Business Saturday.