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Do You Have a Toxic Employee Wreaking Havoc in Your Business?
By Mike Kappel | January 29, 2020

When you have toxic employees, employee morale, your business's reputation, even your bottom line take a hit.

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Why Everything as a Service Is a Game Changer for Small Businesses
By Erik Day | January 29, 2020

In today's customer-centric world, businesses need to provide sharing economy-like experiences while maintaining low overhead.

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Transitioning From Corporate America to Franchise Business Ownership
By Jim Judy | January 28, 2020

The thought of leaving the corporate world for business ownership is both exciting and frightening. These steps can help you decide and prepare.

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Applying for an SBA Loan vs. Funding From an Alternative Online Lender
By Donna Fuscaldo | February 14, 2022

SBA and alternative loans are two very different ways to fund your business.

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Should You Pick the Cheapest Payroll Service?
By Simone Johnson | February 14, 2022

If you're a budding business owner, you may need an affordable payroll service, but is it wise to choose the cheapest one you can find?

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Environmental Scanning: How CEOs Can Stay Ahead of the Curve and Beat the Competition
By Ken Gosnell | January 24, 2020

A leader’s biggest regret can be missing a clearly identifiable trend or failing to make a single change that would have been essential to making a key pivot or decision. The CEO has the...

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How to Know an Investor Is Offering You a Good Deal
By Adam Uzialko | February 16, 2022

Finding a business investor is tough. But once you do, how can you be sure you're really getting a good investment deal?

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How Much Do Payroll Services Cost?
By Sean Peek | February 15, 2022

Find out how much it costs to use a payroll company and how it compares to having a CPA run payroll for you.

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What Is a High-Risk Business Loan, and What Industries Can It Help?
By Simone Johnson | December 02, 2021

Learn about high-risk business loans and potential financing alternatives.

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6 Tips for Bootstrapping Your E-Commerce Business to 7 Figures in Sales
By Lucas DiPietrantonio | January 21, 2020

Even with a microscopic budget, you can still achieve tremendous profits.

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Everything Employers Should Know About Payroll Withholding
By Simone Johnson | July 07, 2020

Learn what payroll withholding is and what it means for your small business's payroll process.

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What Is a PEO?
By Skye Schooley | February 16, 2022

If your small business needs HR support but isn't ready to hire an in-house HR specialist, a PEO may be able to help. Find out what a PEO is and what it can do for your business.

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Employees, Not IT, Are Driving the New Technological Revolution
By Mark Roberts | January 16, 2020

Find out why businesses need to embrace new technologies that support an increasingly mobile workforce.

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Are PEO Payroll Services Worth It?
By Skye Schooley | February 15, 2022

When you need help with your payroll, should you hire a payroll service or a PEO? Learn what a PEO for payroll looks like.

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Should You Use Open-Source Document Management Software?
By Skye Schooley | January 16, 2020

Learn about open-source document management software and how to use it for your business.

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The Smart Way to Consider a Candidate’s Social Media
By David Bloom | January 15, 2020

A well-rounded background check includes social media vetting to help small businesses build stronger cultures and protect their brands.

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Free Payroll Services: How Do They Compare to Paid Services?
By Simone Johnson | December 28, 2020

Free payroll services and apps have a lot to offer, but you need to know what to look for.

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How To Write A Business Plan
By Deborah Sweeney | January 14, 2020

There are a number of key elements that all business plans should include.

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A Primer on Timeclock Apps and Your Business
By Andrew Martins | January 25, 2022

You need an accurate record of when your employees are on the clock. Here are some apps that can help.

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Are the Benefits of Using a PEO Really Worth It?
By Joshua Stowers | February 15, 2022

Is a PEO the right HR solution for your business? Learn about the pros and cons of PEOs.

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How to Choose the Best Microsoft Document Management System
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2020

Learn about Microsoft document management software and how to choose the best application for your business.

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What Services Can a PEO Provide for Your Small Business?
By Joshua Stowers | February 15, 2022

Learn about the HR services you can outsource to a PEO.

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Is Free Document Management Software Right for Your Business?
By Skye Schooley | January 10, 2020

Learn the pros and cons of using a free document management system for your business.

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Things You Should Know Before Hiring a Call Center
By Adam Uzialko | October 12, 2020

Hiring a call center can be a tough decision. Here's what you should know before you partner with a service.

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What to Know When Choosing Business Insurance
By Scott Gerber | February 07, 2022

Choosing an insurance policy for your company or employees is a major step, and one not to take casually.

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Advice for Choosing a Small Business Document Management System
By Skye Schooley | January 08, 2020

Click to learn how to choose the best document management software for your small business.

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How The Cloud Can Help Grow Your Business
By Chris Porteous | January 08, 2020

Cloud-based services and software are giving small businesses an affordable way to grow their operations.

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How to Use Social Media Automation to Your Advantage
By Adrian Fisher | January 07, 2020

When used correctly, social media automation tools can being a lot of value to your business.

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Credit Card Processing in High-Risk Industries
By Dachondra Cason | January 03, 2022

Certain businesses might be deemed high risks by credit card processors. Here's how to know if you're considered high risk and what that means for your business.

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How to Design a Workspace That Improves Productivity
By Katharine Paljug | January 07, 2020

The design of your workplace can have a significant effect on productivity. These tips will help you improve the quality of work you do simply by rearranging your space.

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What Is Data Loss Prevention?
By Skye Schooley | February 14, 2022

Learn why data loss prevention is important and how you can implement a DLP policy for your business.

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How to Preserve Evidence of Internet Defamation
By Aaron Minc | January 06, 2020

Anyone and everyone is vulnerable to potentially defamatory online statements and attacks.

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Small Business Guide to Alternative Lending
By Donna Fuscaldo | February 01, 2022

Looking for funding? When banks let you down, consider an alternative loan.

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Brand Reputation: How to Protect Your No. 1 Asset
By Sam Bocetta | February 02, 2022

Your most valuable asset is your brand reputation. Learn how to protect it.

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Trends That Will Shape Market Segmentation in 2020
By Anthony Lamot | December 31, 2019

Learn how these five market segmentation trends will help your business compete in 2020.

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How to Use Video to Grow Your Brand on LinkedIn
By Pratik Dholakiya | February 03, 2022

Using video on your LinkedIn page is a great way to increase awareness of your brand in 2020.

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The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Bookkeeper
By Derek Gallimore | January 28, 2021

In-house bookkeepers, freelancers and outsourced partners all have pros and cons. The best choice depends on the level of service your business requires.

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How Will AI Work Against Insurance Fraud?
By Rafael Lourenco | December 23, 2019

Learn how the AI tech that detects e-commerce fraud can combat insurance fraud as well.

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Tax Reform: 5 Things You Need to Know
By Joshua Stowers | December 23, 2019

Find out how recent tax changes could affect your small business.

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How to Stay Secure While Trading Online
By Sam Bocetta | December 19, 2019

Here's how to keep your nest egg secure.

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How to Choose an Attorney Answering Service
By Adam Uzialko | December 19, 2019

Here's what to look for when choosing an answering service for a legal practice.

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What Small Business Owners Should Know About Direct Deposit
By Simone Johnson | February 14, 2022

Learn about the pros and cons of using direct deposit payroll services.

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6 Email Tactics to Leave Behind in the New Year
By Adrian Fisher | December 17, 2019

Changing your email marketing strategy in 2020 could pay big dividends.

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Top Countries for Business Process Outsourcing (and How to Start)
By Derek Gallimore | December 16, 2019

Make sure you're outsourcing for the most efficiency and least cost by considering looking for a partner in one of these countries.

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Why Voice-Based Technology is the Future of Excellent Customer Experience
By Darin Reffitt | December 16, 2019

Why voice technology will shift customer experience expectations, and how to embrace the sea change.

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Why You Need to Develop Your Own Unique Product
By Jared Haw | December 15, 2019

If you want to take a larger share of the market, win clients and have higher margins, you'll need to develop your own product.

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PayPal Credit Card Processing: How to Accept Card Payments With PayPal
By Adam Uzialko | August 20, 2020

Accepting debit and credit card payments is easy with PayPal. Here's how to do it.

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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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How to Create a Company Culture Your Team Will Love
By Dennis O’Keefe | December 13, 2019

Developing a strong company culture can benefit your business in a wide range of ways.

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5 E-Commerce Trends You Should Expect in 2020
By Syed Balkhi | December 12, 2019

Looking to grow your e-commerce business? Hop on these five trends for 2020.