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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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How to Track Billable Hours With QuickBooks
By Vishal Sanjay | October 23, 2023

Use QuickBooks' time-tracking functions to track billable hours and other timesheet options. Our instructions cover QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Pro.

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How to Import Customers in QuickBooks
By Vishal Sanjay | October 23, 2023

If you need to transfer your customer list to QuickBooks, here's how to export that list from Excel, Gmail, or Outlook and import it into QuickBooks.

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What Is Retro Pay?
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

Retro pay is extra wages added to employee paychecks when a prior check was less than it should have been. Learn how to calculate and avoid retro pay.

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250+ Words That’ll Land Your Email in the Spam Folder
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

Here’s an extensive list of spam trigger words to avoid and tips on how to bypass spam filters.

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What Is Business Collateral?
By Dock David Treece | October 23, 2023

This guide explains how business collateral works and why it’s important when you're applying for a secured loan.

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How Customer Delight Will Keep Them Coming Back
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 23, 2023

Customer delight is a standard that goes beyond satisfaction to compel customers to stay with your brand. Learn why it matters and get tips for achieving it.

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How to Close the Deal: 10 Sales Strategies
By Yara Simón | October 23, 2023

This guide offers sales strategies that can help any salesperson close more deals.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Sending Someone to Collections
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

This guide explains when you should send an account to collections and how you should handle the process.

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What Is the FDCPA?
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

This federal law regulates how debt collectors can interact with debtors. Here's what you need to know.

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How to Collect on a Judgment
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

When you're suing a debtor, getting a judgment in your favor is just part of the journey. There are often several steps required to recoup what you are owed.

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How to Develop a Credit Policy
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

A credit policy provides flexible payment options to customers while ensuring you get paid what you’re owed. Learn how to write one.

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Debt Collection Laws and How They Apply to Businesses
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

This guide explains debt collection laws and how they apply to businesses.

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Sales Training Programs to Help Your Team Close More Deals
By Marisa Sanfilippo | October 23, 2023

These sales training programs can help your team drive more sales and generate more revenue for your company.

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How to Write a Debt Collection Letter
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

This guide offers tips on how to draft a debt collection letter and when you should send one.

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How to Manage International Collections
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

Collecting a debt from international customers can be tricky. Here are four steps you can take to try and collect on money you are owed.

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How to Calculate Annual Revenue
By Sally Herigstad | October 23, 2023

To determine your business' financial health, you need to know how much money you are bringing in. Here is how to calculate your annual revenue.

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Quote vs. Invoice: What Is the Difference?
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 2023

Quotes and invoices help businesses get paid correctly and on time. Learn the differences between quotes and invoices and best practices for creating both.

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How to Track and Manage Lead Sources
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

This guide explains lead sources, why they’re important and how to track where your leads are coming from.

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How to Qualify a Lead
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

Lead qualification helps determine the likelihood a prospect may buy from you, as well as capture key demographics to better help you market to potential buyers.

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How Chatbots Can Help Grow Your Small Business
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 23, 2023

Chatbots are becoming common tools for e-commerce, sales, customer service and marketing. Learn how to incorporate chatbots into your small business.

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7 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty
By Sean Peek | October 23, 2023

Customer loyalty is important if you want to build recurring business. This guide explains the best way to make your customers loyal to your brand.

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Taxable vs. Nontaxable Fringe Benefits
By Skye Schooley | October 23, 2023

There are differences between taxable and nontaxable fringe benefits. Learn how your business can create a great benefits plan for your company.

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What Is Website Visitor Tracking?
By Rachelle Gordon | October 23, 2023

Website visitor tracking offers valuable and in-depth information that marketing and sales teams can use to refine their efforts and obtain quality leads.

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How to Build and Grow a Sales Pipeline
By Marisa Sanfilippo | October 23, 2023

A sales pipeline can help you determine how your leads convert to customers and how you retain customers. This tool is useful for sales, marketing and customer service teams.

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How to Write a Sales Report
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

Sales reports can be sources of deep insight into the products and services that generate the biggest return.

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6 Ways to Create an Effective Sales Forecast
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023

Learn what a sales forecast is, why it’s important and how to create one.

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Improve Your Marketing Automation With These Tips
By Adam Uzialko | October 23, 2023

Find out how marketing automation works, the benefits and which tasks you can delegate to an automated solution.

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What Are the Requirements of Maternity Leave?
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 23, 2023

Maternity leave policies can boost employee retention and attract top talent. Learn about maternity leave laws and how to develop a maternity leave policy.

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Cyberattacks on Remote Workers on the Rise: How to Defend Your Business
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 23, 2023

Does your team work from home sometimes (or all of the time)? If so, you could be increasing your cybersecurity risks — but you can change that.

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What Is Customer Segmentation?
By Adam Uzialko | October 23, 2023

Dividing your audience into segments helps you deliver focused messages that resonate with each customer. Learn why and how to segment your customer list.