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How Can You Tell If a Job Candidate Is Lying About Their Credentials?
By Adam Uzialko | November 08, 2023

Depending on the circumstances, you may need to do background checks on job candidates. Learn when background checks are warranted and how to conduct them.

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How to Recession-Proof Your Business
By Matt D’Angelo | November 08, 2023

Recessions can be trying for small businesses, but by following these tips, you can set your company up for success.

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Choosing an Employee Monitoring Software Solution: A Buyer’s Guide
By Adam Uzialko | November 08, 2023

Discover the benefits of employee monitoring software, learn how to avoid pitfalls and get recommendations on the best options available now.

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What Businesses Need to Know About Venmo
By Mona Bushnell | November 08, 2023

Venmo can be a secure way to simplify online transactions for you and your customers. Find out how Venmo works and how to set it up in our guide and FAQs.

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When Should Freelancers Use a Collection Agency?
By Ross Mudrick | November 08, 2023

As a freelancer, nothing is more frustrating than unpaid invoices stacking up. Knowing how to work with a collection agency can solve this problem.

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How to Use Your Alumni Network for Business Success
By Marisa Sanfilippo | November 08, 2023

Learn how to use your college alumni network to make professional and business connections that can set you up for entrepreneurial success.

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Beyond Bitcoin: How Blockchain Is Improving Business Operations
By Shayna Waltower | November 08, 2023

Blockchain technology has numerous business applications that extend far beyond bitcoin. It can improve contracts, supply chain management and much more.

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What You Need to Know About Refurbished Technology
By Matt D’Angelo | November 08, 2023

Refurbished technology can be a cost-effective, sustainable business solution that sometimes outlasts new technology. But is it right for your business?

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What Are Withholding Allowances?
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023

This guide explains withholding allowances, how they work, and what an employer’s obligations are when conducting payroll.

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How Porter’s Five Forces Can Help Small Businesses Analyze the Competition
By Marci Martin | November 06, 2023

Porter's Five Forces model looks at five factors that determine how profitable a business may be compared with other businesses in the industry.

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What Is Opt-in Email Marketing?
By Jamie Johnson | November 03, 2023

With opt-in email marketing, customers choose to receive – or not receive – email marketing messages. Learn how opt-in email marketing works for business

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How to Offer Payroll Advances
By Julie Thompson | November 03, 2023

Payroll advances can help relieve financial stress for employees, boosting their productivity, engagement and loyalty. Learn how payroll advances work.

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Simplicity Is Key to Effective Online Advertising
By Max Freedman | November 03, 2023

Online ads are important for attracting customers. But you have only a moment to get your audience's attention. Learn why simplicity is key for online ads.

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How to Fill Out and File an HCFA Form
By Max Freedman | November 02, 2023

This guide explains the importance of the form HCFA and how to fill it out for your medical practice.

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How to Manage a Remote Workforce
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 02, 2023

It can be hard to manage a remote team. This guide gives you tips to make it easier.

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Want to Get More Done at Work? Eat Better
By Max Freedman | November 02, 2023

Your diet can influence your productivity. This article examines how a healthy diet improves your ability to get things done and can advance your career or grow your business.

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SMS Survey Basics: How to Send a Text Survey
By Nicole Fallon | November 02, 2023

Text message surveys can be a great way to gather feedback from your customers. Here’s how to take advantage of this SMS tool.

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Laptop Buying Guide for Small Business
By Mona Bushnell | November 01, 2023

Buying a laptop for your business can be daunting. Learn how to set a budget and assess the necessary specifications to choose the best business laptop.

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QuickBooks Time Review
By Jessica Elliott | November 01, 2023

QuickBooks Time is our choice as the best time and attendance system for a mobile workforce because of the numerous ways employees can clock in and out. In addition, it has several geotracking tools...

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Stax Review
By Mike Berner | November 01, 2023

Stax is a merchant services company with membership-based wholesale pricing that can help your small business accept credit and debit cards.

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7 Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Biggest Challenges
By Saige Driver | October 31, 2023

Female entrepreneurs divulge the toughest obstacles they’ve faced in business — and the solutions.

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How to Build a Wiki for Your Small Business
By Max Freedman | October 31, 2023

A wiki holds information centrally for your organization. Learn how to build a wiki to store your business's knowledge and get company-wide involvement.

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What Is Benchmarking in Business?
By Nicole Fallon | October 30, 2023

This guide explains what benchmarking is, why it is important and how you can use it to give your business a competitive advantage.

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How to Become a Day Trader
By Bennett Conlin | October 30, 2023

This guide explains what a day trader does and how you can become one, as well as the risks to consider before starting to make investment decisions.

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Shopify POS Review
By Jamie Johnson | October 27, 2023

Shopify POS has numerous features that are ideal for e-commerce and retail businesses. Learn why Shopify is a great, affordable option for omnichannel businesses.

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What Are Employment Credit Checks?
By Dock David Treece | October 27, 2023

Credit checks are routine for businesses hiring employees in sensitive roles or industries. Learn how employment credit checks work.

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FCRA Compliance for Employers 
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 27, 2023

Do you run background checks on prospective employees? See if you could be violating the FCRA.

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Employer Guide to Education Verification
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 27, 2023

Learn how to verify your candidates' educational credentials before you make your next hire.

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Types of Background Checks Employers Should Run
By Kaylyn McKenna | October 27, 2023

Are you running the right types of background checks when you hire employees? Find out what information you might be missing.

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FCC Kills Net Neutrality: What It Means for Business 
By Mona Bushnell | October 27, 2023

Get the facts about net neutrality and the FCC's decision to revise the Open Internet Order.