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Understanding Data Breach vs. Cyber Liability Insurance
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 04, 2022

Both insurance types cover data breach costs, like lost revenue and credit monitoring, but cyber insurance adds more protection.

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Types of Cyber Risks Businesses Should Be Aware Of
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 04, 2022

Your business could face serious losses and penalties from cyberattacks. We'll explain those risks and what you can do to reduce them.

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What Is Cyber Insurance?
By Sean Peek | February 04, 2022

Cyber insurance is quickly becoming a necessity in the era of remote work to protect your company's online assets.

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What Is a Cyber Insurance Risk Assessment?
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 04, 2022

To get cyber insurance, you'll need a cyber insurance risk assessment to identify your system's vulnerabilities. Here's how it works.

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What Is Cyber Extortion?
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 04, 2022

Cyber extortion is when hackers gain access to your computer system, hijack your data or website, and demand a ransom.

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The Best Amazon Prime Day Networking Deals
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | February 04, 2022

Prime Day is coming, giving you a great chance to save big on essential equipment and upgrades to improve the efficiency of your business.

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The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Home Offices
By Skye Schooley | February 04, 2022

Create an affordable home office setup with these Amazon Prime Day deals.

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Why Your Product Will Fail
By Tim Sorweid | February 04, 2022

If you don't have the right KPIs and your employees are not informed, your product will most likely fail. Here's how to avoid a bad...

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Buy Local: Why Small Business Owners Must Practice What They Preach
By Jennifer Post | February 04, 2022

Supporting local small businesses can generate sales and create loyal customers for your company.

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The Best Time of the Year to Take Vacation
By Jennifer Post | February 03, 2022

Don't waste your time off; make the most of it without leaving a disaster at work.

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What Is Dynamic Pricing, and How Does It Affect E-commerce?
By Jawad Khan | February 03, 2022

Dynamic pricing is one of the trends that has taken the e-commerce industry by storm. Find out why it's important for your business.

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5 Ways Your Business Can Boost Its Productivity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Nathan Resnick | February 03, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven problematic for businesses worldwide. While many economic factors are beyond the control of entrepreneurs, productivity needn't be something that declines, too.

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How to Instill More Transparency in Your Business
By Marc Boscher | February 03, 2022

Increased transparency can result in higher employee morale, higher retention and a growing bottom line.

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Tips to Improve Customer Service on Your E-commerce Site
By Max Freedman | February 03, 2022

Great customer service can be a challenge for your e-commerce site because of the lack of face-to-face contact, but it's just as important as in any customer-facing business.

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Traditional vs. Roth IRAs: What SMB Owners Must Know
By Max Freedman | February 03, 2022

Traditional IRAs are taxed when you liquidate them in retirement, while Roth IRAs are not.

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Time to Expand? Tips for Opening Another Location
By Max Freedman | February 03, 2022

There are a few things to consider before opening a new location.

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The Ins and Outs of Customer Lifetime Value for B2B Industries
By Denis Zhinko | February 03, 2022

The why and how of measuring LTV in B2B industries using customer relationship management software.

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The Right and Wrong of Pursuing Happiness in the Workplace
By Al Gomez | February 03, 2022

When people talk about dream jobs or Fortune 500 companies, they usually think about buffet lunches, large salaries and countless perks.

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The Deck Is a Dialogue: 3 Steps to Conversational Presenting
By Adam Somlai-Fischer | February 03, 2022

Efforts have been made to adapt one-way communications to the behaviors of today's not-so-one-way audiences. The same goes for meetings.

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Southwest Airlines: A Case Study in Great Customer Service
By Sean Peek | February 03, 2022

Southwest Airlines' model of exceptional customer service can be extrapolated to fit the needs of almost any industry if you employ strategies that work for your business.

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Small Business COVID-19 Diaries: Part 3
By Adam Uzialko | February 03, 2022

COVID-19 upended economic activity and disrupted small business owners' lives. Here are stories from real entrepreneurs about how the novel coronavirus pandemic is impacting them.

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Best Practices to Follow Before Applying for a Small Business Loan
By Matthew G. | February 03, 2022

These practices will help you quickly and successfully find the best loan for your small business.

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How to Create a Stunning Restaurant Website Design
By Syed Balkhi | February 03, 2022

Don't lose out on customers ordering food online because you have a lackluster website.

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Time to Ditch Cash? Why Credit Card Only Might Make Sense
By Jennifer Dublino | February 03, 2022

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of moving to a cashless system for your restaurant.

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Resource Burn: 4 Things That Are Wasting Your Team's Time
By Victor Snyder | February 03, 2022

Reducing waste at your company is vital for ensuring its continued success and longevity.

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Put a Smiley on It: Should You Use Emojis in Business Communication?
By Sean Peek | February 02, 2022

Emojis might be fun, but are they appropriate in the workplace?

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The Pros and Cons of Working in a Shared Business Space
By Sean Peek | February 02, 2022

Sharing a business space with another startup can be great for the collaborative entrepreneur. But what about those who need a little more space and privacy, yet don't have an office of their own?

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Should You Take Out a Personal Loan for Your Business?
By Donna Fuscaldo | February 02, 2022

Taking out a personal loan is one way to bankroll your business, but it does involve some risk.

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Credit Card Payment Processing Rules and Laws You Need to Know About
By Jennifer Dublino | February 02, 2022

Compliance is critical if your business relies on credit cards, but you need to know what the rules are and who makes them.

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How to Manage Your Business's High Call Volume
By Max Freedman | February 02, 2022

Not having a strategy to handle increased call volume threatens your reputation and bottom line. Here's how to handle large call volumes.