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5 Things to Consider for an International Digital Marketing Strategy
By Sean Hopwood | February 15, 2022

Follow these steps to market your business to an international audience.

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MLMs Are Preying on the Dream of Entrepreneurship
By Mona Bushnell | August 22, 2019

Multilevel marketing companies target women, immigrants and low-income minorities.

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How Can SMBs Customize Their Social Media Marketing Strategies?
By Ming-Yi Wu | August 22, 2019

The best strategy for your business should take multiple factors into account.

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Why Businesses Should Consider a Merchant Cash Advance
By Chad Otar | January 07, 2021

A merchant cash advance can be a valuable tool for small businesses with outstanding invoices.

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17 Things to Look for When Hiring Freelancers
By Scott Gerber | August 21, 2019

When hiring a freelancer, don't just focus on their technical skills.

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Here's Why Your Employees Are Ignoring Your Emails
By Michael DesRochers | August 21, 2019

Avoid these seven mistakes if you want employees to read your emails.

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Talking Shop: Small Businesses Can Make Millions From Federal Government Contracts
By Chad Brooks | August 20, 2019

The U.S. government is the biggest customer in the world for small businesses.

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How to Sell Your Business in 6 Simple Steps
By Bruce Hakutizwi | August 19, 2019

If you've decided it's time to sell your business and you'd love to start the next chapter of your life by Q1 of 2020, don't despair. You absolutely can sell your business by 2020.

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Marketing Automation for Small Business Without Sacrificing Customer Data Privacy
By Sam Bocetta | January 05, 2022

GDPR has created a more security conscious data-handling environment for every online marketer that cannot be ignored unless very large fines are untroubling.

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Popular Management Theories Decoded
By Bennett Conlin | August 17, 2019

What do some of the original management theorists believe?

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Has Influencer Marketing Peaked?
By Siri Hedreen | August 17, 2019

A decline in trust may be leading to a decline in conversion rates.

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4 Reasons Why Texas Is a Hot State for Starting a Business
By Deborah Sweeney | August 16, 2019

Why are so many startups heading to Texas?

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How to Use Customer Feedback to Your Advantage
By Thomas Griffin | February 15, 2022

Here are four ways you can use customer feedback to improve your business.

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How to Keep Your Online Store's Rewards Program Secure
By Rafael Lourenco | August 15, 2019

Loyalty programs are such a tempting target for fraudsters and steps merchants can take to protect their rewards program.

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The Skills You Need to Be a Successful Remote Employee
By Chris Christoff | August 14, 2019

If you want to be a remote worker, these are the skills you need to have.

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Best Business Certifications of 2021
By Kim Lindros | January 06, 2021

A business certification can make your skills stand out and help you get the right salary.

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Language Barriers Are Limiting Your E-commerce Customer Base
By Sean Hopwood | August 12, 2019

The language barrier could be holding back your e-commerce business.

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Build a Brand That Attracts Gen Z and Millennial Customers
By Erin Shea | August 12, 2019

Check out these four tips for micro-business owners to connect with Gen Z and millennials.

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SBA Loan Default? 9 Ways to Turn Your Business Around
By Jason Milleisen | January 21, 2021

Here are nine suggestions to help you turn around your business if you're struggling with SBA loan default.

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How to Take a Vacation as a Small Business Owner
By Laura Spawn | August 09, 2019

These seven tips will help business owners prepare to take some much-needed time off.

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How to Do a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
By Andrew Martins | August 09, 2019

Learn how to find the vulnerabilities and risks in your network before hackers do.

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Understanding Employee Monitoring Systems and Privacy Issues
By Aigerim Berzinya | February 15, 2022

Monitoring software can increase worker productivity, but you must implement it ethically.

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How to Become a Full-Time Airbnb Entrepreneur
By Sam Zuo | August 07, 2019

A guide for entrepreneurs to turn the average Airbnb side hustle into a full-time business

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The Most Interesting Office Equipment Stories Imaginable
By Bennett Conlin | August 06, 2019

Office equipment disasters are avoidable.

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What Is Cyber Insurance?
By Andrew Rinaldi | August 02, 2019

Here's what small business owners need to know about cyber liability insurance.

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How to Improve Your In-House Customer Service Team
By Thomas Griffin | February 02, 2022

Give your customer service team a reboot with these tips.

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How Business Transparency Empowers Your Company
By Colum Donahue | August 01, 2019

Running your business with transparency builds trust and energizes your organization.

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Why You Should Tell Your Employees You're Monitoring Them
By Kiely Kuligowski | July 31, 2019

Employee monitoring provides insights into your company, but carefully implement it.

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How Remote Businesses Can Attract High Quality Job Candidates
By Chris Christoff | July 31, 2019

Remote businesses have even more pressure to high quality employees.

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Workforce Monitoring Isn't as Scary as it Sounds
By David Bloom | February 16, 2022

Conducting a pre-hire background check isn't always enough for employers

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Top 5 Accounting and Finance Certifications to Get Ahead
By Kim Lindros | February 03, 2020

If you want to take the next step in your career, these accounting and finance certifications might be just what you need.

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Postage Meters Can Save Your Business Time and Money
By Sean Peek | May 08, 2020

Postage meters are an inexpensive way to make direct mail more convenient.

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5 Ways To Prepare for a Gen Z Workplace
By Ben Mizes | July 26, 2019

To attract and maintain talent, companies must adapt to meet the needs of Gen Z.

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Is Your E-Commerce Business Overlooking These Security Basics?
By Rafael Lourenco | July 25, 2019

Keep your online store safe from hackers by following these basic security guidelines.

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Bring Your Own Device to Work: Establishing a BYOD Policy for Your Small Business
By Dennis O’Keefe | July 25, 2019

These tips will help you establish a comprehensive policy that protects you and your SMB.

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How to Solve CRM Adoption Deadlock
By Denis Zhinko | January 11, 2021

Here's how to ensure your business can successfully adopt a CRM solution.

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How to Create a New Brand Image From Scratch
By Thomas Griffin | February 01, 2022

Creating brand image is a tough task. Here is what it takes.

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9 Money-Saving Ideas for Your Newly Funded Business
By Howard Goldstein | February 15, 2022

These money-saving tips will help your small business run efficiently and profitably.

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The 7 Best Ways to Market Your Business Online
By Sergey Grybniak | July 23, 2019

Use these online marketing tips to get your website noticed by potential customers.

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How Important Are Job References?
By Skye Schooley | July 23, 2019

Who you list as your references can have a big impact on your ability to land a job.

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Technology Should Enhance Communication Skills
By Aisha Babangida | July 22, 2019

The use of technology shouldn't strip away our communication skills.

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How to Find Investors for Your Startup
By Donna Fuscaldo | February 15, 2022

Finding the right investors can be challenging but can also yield tremendous rewards.

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Online Reputation Management, and Why It Is Important
By Sameer Somal | February 16, 2022

Your company's digital reputation can influence would-be customers. Here's how to make sure you make the right first impression online.

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Should Your Business Customize Its Products?
By Kiely Kuligowski | July 21, 2019

As customer data becomes widely available, many companies are customizing products.

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How to Negotiate When Hiring Freelancers
By Bennett Conlin | July 19, 2019

Freelance negotiations should focus on finding a fair agreement.

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Why Business Security Is Important for Growth
By Chris Porteous | July 18, 2019

Learn how security can lead to profits for your business.

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How Micro-Interns Can Help Your Business
By Henry Goldbeck | July 18, 2019

Micro-internships are project-based workers.

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9 Lead Conversion Tips For Success
By Andrew Martins | November 06, 2020

Want to turn your customers into buyers? Here are nine ways to seal the deal.

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The Truth About Free Credit Card Processing
By Mona Bushnell | January 13, 2021

Here's how to minimize your credit card processing fees the legal way.

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Work-Life Balance: How to Set Manageable Boundaries
By Angela Koch | July 17, 2019

Here's what you need to know to achieve the work-life balance that works best for you.