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Steve Jobs Biography
By Sean Peek | August 23, 2024

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs revolutionized the computer industry. Read Steve Jobs' biography, quotes and an analysis of his leadership style.

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DIY PR: 12 Public Relations Solutions for Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | August 22, 2024

Good public relations can complement your business's marketing and advertising efforts. Learn how to do your own PR.

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The Key to Increasing Productivity? Employee Breaks
By Chad Brooks | August 22, 2024

Employee breaks can lead to greater productivity and reduce burnout. Learn how to encourage employee breaks and follow laws concerning break time.

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The Best Employee Monitoring Software for 2024
By Skye Schooley | August 22, 2024

We take a deep dive into the best employee monitoring software packages on the market in 2024, considering the best use cases for each.

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Marketing to Millennials: How to Capture Gen Y Consumers
By Mark Fairlie | August 21, 2024

Follow these successful marketing techniques and strategies to engage with and sell to Generation Y, also known as millennials.

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Midlife Career Change: How to Make a Smooth Transition
By Sammi Caramela | August 21, 2024

It's never too late to make a career change. Learn how to take your decades of experience and channel them into a new line of work.

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Upping Your Diversity Game: Tech That Enables a More Diverse Talent Pool
By Erin Donaghue | August 21, 2024

There are tools to help you recruit diverse talent and remove bias from the hiring process. Learn more about diversity hiring technology.

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5 Workplace Confidence Killers and How to Beat Them
By Kaylyn McKenna | August 21, 2024

Is something killing your confidence at work? Learn how to overcome common confidence killers to succeed in your career.

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4 Ways to Implement Peter Drucker’s Theory of Management
By Nadia Reckmann | August 21, 2024

Learn about Peter Drucker's management theory and how to apply it to your small business.

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The Best Phone Systems for Small Businesses
By Jeff Hale | August 21, 2024

Compare the best business phone systems with detailed reviews to help you identify the ideal service for your company.

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You Do What?! 7 Businesses You Didn’t Know Were Legal
By Jeanette Mulvey | August 20, 2024

Some unusual businesses may seem illegal or unethical but are actually fully lawful. Explore some examples of dicey businesses that are aboveboard.

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The Best Employee Retirement Plans for Small Businesses 2024
By Max Freedman | August 20, 2024

An employee retirement plan is an employer-sponsored benefit that helps workers save and invest a portion of their salaries, allowing the money to grow until they retire.

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10 Simple, Proven Ways to Be a Better Co-Worker
By Max Freedman | August 19, 2024

Learn how to be a better co-worker, whether your team already likes you or you're struggling to connect and collaborate.

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Is Equipment Considered an Asset?
By Julie Thompson | August 19, 2024

Equipment can be both an asset and a liability in business accounting. Learn how to classify it properly on your balance sheet.

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How to Create an Auto-Playing PowerPoint Presentation
By Stella Morrison | August 19, 2024

Self-running presentations work great at conferences and conventions. Here's how to set one up.

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How Much Does It Cost You to Go to Work?
By Amanda Clark | August 19, 2024

In-office employees pay for commuting, lunch, child care and more. But just how much do they pay, and how does remote work change the picture?

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Best Payroll Services for 2024
By Jamie Johnson | August 19, 2024

We've conducted extensive research to find the best payroll service providers for small businesses in 2024, including solutions for sole proprietors and household employers.

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When Is It Time To Hire a Full-Time Human Resources Employee?
By Erin Donaghue | August 16, 2024

HR employees handle staffing, compensation, development, health and safety, and more. Learn when it's time for your company to bring on HR help.

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Cloud vs. Data Center: What to Consider
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | August 16, 2024

Cloud storage and data centers aren't the same. Learn how the differences impact the time and money spent on storage, and how to recover data after loss.

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Cybersecurity While Traveling: Tips and Tricks
By Andreas Rivera | August 16, 2024

Before traveling, make sure that your network and its data are protected from eavesdroppers, cybercriminals and snoopy government entities.

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How to Start a Sole Proprietorship
By Simone Johnson | August 15, 2024

Many business owners start sole proprietorships, which require little administrative work. Learn the pros and cons of starting a sole proprietorship.

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6 Steps to Becoming a Corporation
By Max Freedman | August 15, 2024

Follow six steps if you opt to become a corporation as your business's legal structure. Learn corporation types and how they differ from other structures.

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Articles of Incorporation vs Operating Agreements: What are the Differences?
By Skye Schooley | August 15, 2024

Learn the differences and similarities between articles of incorporation and operating agreements to determine which is necessary for your startup.

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What Is an LLC?
By Simone Johnson | August 15, 2024

An LLC is a limited liability company; it protects a business owner's personal assets. Learn the pros and cons of LLCs and how to start one.

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Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
By Matt D’Angelo | August 15, 2024

Starting a business as an immigrant can be challenging yet rewarding. Learn how to find the correct visa and discover the right information and resources.

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Stripe vs. Square: Which Is Better for Your Business?
By Jamie Johnson | August 15, 2024

Square and Stripe are popular payment processing services for small and growing businesses. Here's how to tell which is the best service for your business.

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Summer Fridays Gain Traction With Employers
By Max Freedman | August 15, 2024

Find out what Summer Fridays are and how they can improve employee morale and productivity.

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Stripe vs. Authorize.net: Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Jamie Johnson | August 15, 2024

This comparison of Stripe and Authorize.net examines the pros and cons of each, and how they stack up against one another in price and features.

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What Is a C Corporation?
By Sean Peek | August 14, 2024

C corporations are usually publicly traded companies owned by shareholders. Learn how they differ from other structures and how to start one.

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Google for Business: A Small Business Guide
By Sammi Caramela | August 14, 2024

Google offers several tools for small businesses, many of them free. Learn how to use tools like Google Business Profiles, Google Analytics and Google Ads.