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Digital Receipts: Why Retailers Are Embracing Them
By business.com editorial staff | June 11, 2020

Empower your digital marketing program with data through a digital receipt.

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How Virtual Reality Technology Is Changing Manufacturing
By business.com editorial staff | June 12, 2020

Manufacturing has begun a new reality as next-generation VR and AR become available.

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6 Key Strategies for Growing Your Construction Firm
By Jennifer Post | February 02, 2022

Should you expand your construction business? This guide makes the answer crystal clear.

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C-Suite Job Titles: Have We Gone Too Far?
By Steven McConnell | December 30, 2020

Where do we draw the line between titles that are relevant versus those that are whimsical?

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POS Reports Your Retail Business Should Be Using
By Donna Fuscaldo | August 23, 2021

Increase sales and minimize waste at your store with the data already in your POS system.

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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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7 Proven Tips for Young Entrepreneurs to Start Off Strong
By Nathan Resnick | November 15, 2017

You can do a number of things when you're young to build a better business.

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7 Strategies to Make Your AdWords Campaign a Success
By Lucas Bikowski | November 14, 2017

Don't run that Google ad campaign until you read this.

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The Power of Facebook Messenger as a Marketing Tool
By Simone Johnson | October 05, 2020

Want to use Facebook in your marketing strategy? Here's how to turn its Messenger feature into a marketing tool.

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Should You Go Global?
By Robert Courtney | November 13, 2017

Is going international a good fit for your company?

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Why You Need to Worry About Employee Burnout
By business.com editorial staff | June 24, 2020

Employee burnout isn't a personal issue – it affects your entire organization.

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13 Tips to Win Customers Over the Phone
By Max Freedman | October 05, 2020

When on the phone with your potential customers, you need these skills to make the sale.

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How to Choose a Commercial Smoker for Your Restaurant
By Matt D'Angelo | February 01, 2022

Before picking a commercial smoker for your barbecue kitchen, consider its size, fuel type and function.

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Brick-and-Mortar vs. Ecommerce Stores: How to Leverage the Best of Both
By Dawn Kuczwara | November 09, 2017

How to win the battle between physical stores and online shopping

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4 Tips for Re-Engaging Past Clients
By Anna Johansson | November 03, 2017

Increasing your customer retention rate by 5 percent can raise profits five times or more.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Bitcoin?
By Andreas Rivera | November 02, 2017

When accepting cryptocurrency makes sense in restaurants, and when it doesn't

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How to Build a Successful SEO Strategy When You're a Small Business
By Lucas Bikowski | November 01, 2017

Create a strong, scalable strategy for your small business using these seven elements.

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14 Ways to Improve Your Local Marketing Strategy
By Stella Morrison | February 03, 2022

Use these marketing tactics to help you or your clients win business in your community.

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Deposit Required? When to Ask Customers to Pay Upfront
By Larry Alton | October 26, 2017

Learn three tips for getting paid before the work is done.

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Dominating the SERPs: How to Take up Multiple Spots on Google's First Page
By Michael Hayes | October 24, 2017

See how to leverage all possible spots on the first page of Google search results.

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Make the Most of Mobile: Offering an Optimized Experience
By Diana Wertz | October 24, 2017

Have you considered all these ways your business should optimize for mobile?

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How to Hire a Great Web Developer
By Matt D'Angelo | October 19, 2017

Finding the right help can be daunting, but there are some useful tips to ease your pain.

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Common Construction Accounting Problems Solved
By Dachondra Cason | January 14, 2022

Accountants in the construction industry face unique challenges. Here are four ways to simplify your construction accounting procedures.

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Food Truck Tech: What You Need to Know
By Andreas Rivera | November 12, 2021

Restaurants on wheels are staying competitive with the latest apps and technology.

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Which Business Phone System Is Best for Your Business?
By Jeff Hale | August 30, 2021

Your business phone system determines how convenient it is to communicate with clients and colleagues. Find out how to choose the best for your business.

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How to Self-Fund Your Business
By Sean Peek | April 06, 2020

It can take years to get your vision off the ground, but the rewards of owning every aspect of your company is worth the hard work of bootstrapping. Here's how you can self-fund your business idea.

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How to Find Anyone's Business Email Address
By Henry Foster | October 08, 2020

When you need to do cold outreach, you can usually find the contact info you need online.

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How to Clean and Speed Up Your Laptop
By Stella Morrison | February 14, 2022

Make your laptop run faster with these seven quick fixes.

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7 Best Tactics to Promote Your Business Podcast
By business.com editorial staff | June 30, 2020

Anybody can start a podcast, but how does one grow an audience? Here's how to earn more listeners.

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5 Restaurant Employee Scams That Will Cost Your Business Big
By Mona Bushnell | October 11, 2017

These five scenarios are how most restaurant workers steal from you, and how to stop them.

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3 Ways to Maximize ROI on Your PPC Ads
By Eimantas Balciunas | October 11, 2017

These tried and true methods will help you make the best of your Google AdWords campaigns.

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5 Ways Blockchain Tech Can Benefit Businesses Across the Globe
By Daan Pepijn | October 09, 2017

Bitcoin is just the beginning of how the technology can boost business.

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Kabbage's Kathryn Petralia on Improving SMB Lending
By Chad Brooks | October 09, 2017

The co-founder of the online lending platform on how tech is changing the landscape

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5 Best Construction Estimating Tools
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | January 03, 2022

Use one of these programs to gauge the cost of your next construction project.

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Guide to Marketing Certifications
By Max Freedman | April 08, 2021

These are some of the best marketing certifications available in 2020.

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9 Security Practices to Protect Your Business's Sensitive Information
By Max Freedman | February 14, 2022

Information security can make or break your business.

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Accountancy 101: 5 Tips to Manage Your Small Business's Finances
By Russell Smith | October 03, 2017

Being your own business's accountant can be daunting, but it's possible with some tric

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Corporate Wellness Programs: Health Benefits With Some Legal Risks
By Justin O. Walker | October 02, 2017

Learn the risks associated with creating a corporate wellness program at your business.

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The 5 Best Communication Tools for Businesses of Any Size
By Jonathan Bentz | September 29, 2017

These five tech tools will keep your team connected and engaged.

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5 Performance Management Practices You Need to Eliminate Today
By Stuart Hearn | September 28, 2017

High employee turnover and low morale are signals it's time to make way for new practices.

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From Blue to White: The Gig Economy's Incredible Transformation
By Michael Burdick | September 25, 2017

Three Ways You Can Prepare for the Freelance Future

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Top 11 Restaurant Technology Trends for 2021 and Beyond
By Sean Peek | February 03, 2022

The restaurant tech landscape is evolving rapidly. Here are the latest trends.

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How to Prevent Data Decay From Ruining Your CRM System
By Jonathan Herrick | September 21, 2017

Customer data deteriorates at a rate of 30 percent per year.

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Choosing Inventory Replenishment Software? How to Find the Best Application for You
By business.com editorial staff | May 28, 2020

Here's what to look for in an inventory replenishment application.

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Salesforce 101: Top 10 Tips and Tricks
By Andreas Rivera | November 11, 2020

Salesforce can improve how your business runs. Here is how to get the most out of the popular CRM program.

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Best Android Apps for Construction
By business.com editorial staff | June 08, 2020

These Android apps belong on your smartphone or tablet.

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Growth Hacking Your Business with Customer Reviews
By Diana Wertz | September 12, 2017

Customer reviews impact your business's growth and revenue.

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5 Effective Ways to Beat Your Competition
By Max Freedman | January 31, 2022

There are several strategies you should be using to ensure you stay ahead of your competitors.

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Why Your Construction Company Needs Smart Helmets
By business.com editorial staff | June 25, 2020

This wearable tech could improve your construction team's safety and efficiency.

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13 Smart Ways to Better Market Your Retail Store
By Sean Peek | September 16, 2021

With the right marketing, brick-and-mortar stores can still compete.