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Small Business Valuation: How to Determine Your Business’s Worth
By Bennett Conlin | January 13, 2024

Accurately gauging your business's value isn't an exact science. Learn valuation methods, how to calculate your business's value and why it's important.

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Your Customers Love a Good Story. Tell One
By Tom Anziano | January 12, 2024

Find out how telling your story can help your business grow, and get storytelling tips for turning customers into brand champions.

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Best Professional Looking and Business Casual Apple Watch Bands
By Jackie Dove | January 12, 2024

Your Apple Watch is likely a powerful tool for your small business and career. Discover Apple Watch bands that won't compromise your professional image.

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Is On-Demand Payment the New Payroll?
By Chad Brooks | January 12, 2024

This guide to on-demand payroll explains the trend and analyzes whether it may be the right choice for your employees and business.

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Most Employers Screen Job Candidates’ Social Media Profiles. Should You?
By Max Freedman | January 12, 2024

Professional social networks are a popular way to fill job positions, but they can be legally and ethically murky.

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Study Finds Gen Z Workers Expect Fair Pay, Diversity and More
By Max Freedman | January 12, 2024

As Gen Z enters the workforce, a new study finds they want diversity, wellness programs, fair pay, and more. Learn more about what Gen Z expects.

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Tips for Using Slack at Work
By Adam Uzialko | January 12, 2024

These tips will help you get the most out of Slack for your small business communication.

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What Is Depreciation in Business?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 11, 2024

Depreciation can affect the value of your assets and your taxes – often for several years. Learn how depreciation works and how to track it.

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How to Create a Strong Password
By Jeremy Bender | January 11, 2024

Many users create passwords that hackers can easily crack. Learn how to create strong passwords to protect accounts and business networks and boost cybersecurity.

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How Your Team Can Benefit From Work Management
By Max Freedman | January 11, 2024

Work management introduces reusable workflows for completing tasks. Learn the benefits of these platforms and the best work management software.

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Is Subconscious Bias Affecting Your Hiring Decisions?
By Sammi Caramela | January 11, 2024

Subconscious biases can negatively impact your business's hiring process. Learn how to identify and remove subconscious bias from your hiring process.

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How to Choose a Business Debt Consolidation Loan
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 11, 2024

Learn how business debt consolidation works and how to choose the best debt consolidation loan for your business.

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E-Commerce Problems Your Business Needs to Address
By Shayna Waltower | January 09, 2024

There are many reasons why your customers never finish the checkout process. Find out how to fix the issues that hurt your online store sales.

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Sales Tax for E-commerce: What Small Businesses Need to Know
By Bennett Conlin | January 09, 2024

Sales tax gets complex if you sell to customers in other states. Learn how to manage your e-commerce sales tax obligations and comply with state tax laws.

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How to Create and Implement a Sales Cycle
By Hannah Tayson | January 09, 2024

Sales cycles are crucial to bring in new customers and keep current customers loyal to your business. Here are the steps to implement a sales cycle.

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How CRM Benefits Marketing Campaigns
By David Gargaro | January 08, 2024

CRM software is an excellent tool to streamline marketing campaigns. Learn about six CRM features that improve marketing efforts and how to choose a CRM.

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How to Run Payroll for a Nonprofit Organization
By Hannah Tayson | January 08, 2024

There are unique payroll challenges for a not-for-profit organization, such as a 501(c)(3). Here are some tips on running payroll for a nonprofit.

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Small Business Guide to Charitable Giving and Tax Deductions
By Bennett Conlin | January 05, 2024

Making charitable contributions through your business helps others and may also provide unique benefits. Learn how charitable giving affects your business.

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FIFO vs. LIFO: What Is the Difference?
By Adam Uzialko | January 05, 2024

Learn the differences between FIFO (first in, first out) and LIFO (last in, first out) to determine the best inventory management method for your business.

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Organic Food Sales Growth Outpaces Rest of Grocery Industry
By Shayna Waltower | January 05, 2024

Consumers are spending more on organic food than ever.

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11 Small Business Tech Trends of 2024
By Neil Cumins | January 04, 2024

Learn how top technology trends may affect your business in 2024.

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Requirements for Keeping Paycheck Records
By Skye Schooley | January 04, 2024

This guide explains what paycheck records are and the requirements business owners face when it comes to maintaining archives.

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The Future of Retail: Trends for 2024
By Andrew Martins | January 03, 2024

Learn about the major retail trends that are expected to affect the retail industry this year.

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The 10 Best (and Worst) States for Small Business Taxes
By Natalie Hamingson | January 03, 2024

Find out which states are best or worst for small business taxes. Our guide includes information on property, individual, sales and corporate taxes.

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6 Performance Review Tips For Writing A Better Self Evaluation
By Sean Peek | January 03, 2024

Performance reviews explain what is and isn't working and keep employees and staff on the same page. Learn how to conduct an effective performance review.

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10 Ways to Handle Difficult Customers
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2024

Follow these best practices for responding to difficult customers and improving customer satisfaction.

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Apps to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
By Mona Bushnell | January 03, 2024

Need help with your New Year’s Resolutions? Try one of these popular apps.

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Payment Fraud Impacts 293 Million People – Is Your SMB Safe?
By Alex Halperin | December 21, 2023

This guide describes how payment fraud is becoming more common and how small businesses can protect themselves and their customers.

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Sales Persistence Pays Off
By Adam Uzialko | December 20, 2023

Many salespeople give up too quickly, but long-term sales persistence pays huge dividends. Get tips on sales persistence and resources for improving sales.

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9 Cool 3D Printing Jobs
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | December 20, 2023

Knowing your way around a 3D printer could help you find a job. See career opportunities, salary information and the pros and cons.