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SBA Loan Deferments: What They Are and How to Qualify
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 18, 2024
When circumstances entirely out of your control make SBA loan payments difficult, you may qualify for a payment pause known as a deferment.
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How Stagnant Real Wages Hurt Small Businesses
By Casey Conway | January 17, 2024
Find out how wage issues combined with inflation can hurt both existing businesses and would-be entrepreneurs.
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Worried About a Cyberattack? What It Could Cost Your Small Business
By Alex Halperin | January 17, 2024
Small businesses face real dangers if they're a cyberattack target. Learn the financial and reputational repercussions and how to handle a cyberattack.
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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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5 Free Quote Templates and Software
By Nicole Fallon | January 17, 2024
This guide to free quote templates and invoice software for your business can help you provide professional estimates for potential clients.
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Caught on Video: Employees Behaving (Very) Badly
By Skye Schooley | January 17, 2024
These five companies wish they could recall videos that made them look very bad. Watch these employee mishaps, and learn how to handle negative attention.
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8 Strange Businesses You Didn’t Know Existed
By Tejas Vemparala | January 17, 2024
Most businesses are frightfully normal, but humans have unusual habits and desires. Learn about 8 strange businesses that carved a niche for themselves.
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Stress Management Key to Keeping Business (and Owner) Alive
By Sean Peek | January 17, 2024
Managing stress as a business owner is important for both you and the success of the company. These tips can help you stay cool, calm and collected.
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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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How to Start a Photography Business
By Pamela S. Stevens | January 17, 2024
This guide offers tips and ideas on starting a photography business, whether you want to capture weddings, pets and families or hone your editing skills.
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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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9 Android Apps to Plan Your Workday
By Mark Fairlie | January 17, 2024
In the average U.S. business, entrepreneurs and staff waste up to two-thirds of their workday. Learn how Android apps can help you get that time back.
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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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Asana vs. monday: Which Is Better for Your Business?
By Mark Fairlie | January 17, 2024
This guide compares Asana and monday software side by side to help small business owners make a buying decision between the two.
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Square vs. PayPal
By Jamie Johnson | January 17, 2024
This guide compares Square and PayPal, two top credit card processing services, to help small businesses choose the best payment provider for their needs.
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Nap Time? Sleeping at Work Boosts Productivity
By Sammi Caramela | January 17, 2024
Sleeping at work can be good for business, even for remote workers. Here's how it enhances job performance.
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Small Business Guide to Paying Holiday Bonuses
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 17, 2024
Holiday bonuses can be a great way to show employees you care while boosting productivity and engagement. Learn more about how to give holiday bonuses.
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Study Finds Spelling Mishaps Can Cause Problems in the Office
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024
Spelling and grammar are still essential skills in the workplace. See how typos and other errors can affect your work, and learn tips on grammar.
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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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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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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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The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) Movement Explained
By Siri Hedreen | January 17, 2024
Millions of people are exploring whether they can achieve financial independence and early retirement. Find out whether you should join them.
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What Sites Should Your Business Block?
By Leslie Pankowski | January 17, 2024
Regardless of your reasons, here are six different types of websites you should consider blocking on business devices.
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6 Problems That Kill Small Businesses
By Shayna Waltower | January 17, 2024
Small businesses face many problems, like poor cash flow and bad leadership. Learn the issues that can sink a company and how to keep your business alive.
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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.