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Understanding Omnichannel Payments
By Ellen Cunningham | April 28, 2017

Your online payment method should be as convenient and professional as in-person payments.

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Financing Your Construction Business
By Karina Fabian | February 02, 2022

Construction businesses demand significant overhead for labor and materials. Funding them can be difficult, but these loan options and financing products make it easier.

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What Makes a Mobile Device Rugged?
By Brian O'Connell | April 18, 2017

Rugged, durable, tough, waterproof phones, laptops and tablets: What's the difference?

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The Impact Online Reputation and Customer Reviews Have on Your Business
By Alan Rabinowitz | April 14, 2017

Your online reputation matters, and more businesses should make it a priority.

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The Art of the Pivot
By Greg Shuey | April 10, 2017

How these three companies got it right

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5 Habits for a High-Performing Team
By Michael Henman | April 06, 2017

Success is attained through the accumulation of many small actions done effectively.

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping ECommerce
By Maria Marinina | April 06, 2017

AI will have control over our everyday lives, but only because we want it to.

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How to Run a Successful Virtual Meeting
By business.com editorial staff | June 25, 2020

Find out what to do to keep your virtual meeting participants engaged and invested.

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13 Things to Consider Before Starting a Restaurant
By Max Freedman | January 31, 2022

There are several crucial factors that must be planned for and taken into account when you're considering opening a restaurant.

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3 Tips to Master the Moment in Every Conversation
By Mary Rezek | March 23, 2017

Treat casual interactions with as much importance as formal presentations

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How to Increase Your Restaurant's Profit Margin
By business.com editorial staff | April 10, 2020

You can pump up profits for your restaurant with a few tried-and-true methods paired with creative balance of costs.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Mobile Payments?
By business.com editorial staff | April 07, 2020

If you're unsure whether you should accept mobile payments because of security concerns, cost of adoption, or you're worried customers won't use it, you're not alone in your hesitation.

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Restaurant Accounting Guide
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 24, 2022

Accounting software, POS systems and inventory trackers can all help with your restaurant's accounting processes.

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Hidden Costs of Restaurant Marketing
By business.com editorial staff | March 16, 2020

Find out what expenses restaurant owners often overlook.

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Top 10 Most Effective HR Solutions for 2017
By George Beall | March 17, 2017

HR can present a daunting amount of work for businesses of any size

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The Benefits of Restaurant iPad POS Systems
By Skye Schooley | November 09, 2021

Most restaurants need some form of POS system to take food orders and ring up sales. Learn how an iPad POS system can benefit your restaurant.

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How to Engage All Your Senses With Print
By Nicholas Brown | March 16, 2017

When it comes to advertising, you can't underestimate the power of the senses

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7 Essential Components of Excellent Customer Service
By Megan Totka | October 16, 2020

The longevity of your brand rides on the outcome of each interaction your team has with your customers.

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Best Uses for Tablets at Your Restaurant
By Sean Peek | September 30, 2021

You can save time and money and improve your customers' dining experience with tablets at your restaurant.

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5 Tips for Finding and Hiring Awesome Remote Workers
By Adam Seabrook | March 07, 2017

How to find the best members for your team

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The Power of Anonymity for Employee Feedback
By business.com editorial staff | May 07, 2020

Here's how to get honest feedback from your employees.

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A Guide to Restaurant Payment Processing
By Jennifer Dublino | February 03, 2022

Choosing the right credit card processor for your restaurant is important. Here's what you should consider before signing a contract.

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Gap Insurance for Healthcare? Look for more of it in 2017.
By David Reid | March 03, 2017

Companies look for way to help cover out-of-pocket expenses.

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Restaurant Receipt Printers: Thermal vs. Impact
By Sean Peek | August 30, 2021

How to decide which type of receipt printer you need and where you should put it.

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How to Improve Your Small Business's Cash Flow
By Sean Peek | February 14, 2022

Cash flow is critical for businesses, so cash flow management is key. Here's how to improve your business's cash flow situation.

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Yelp, Groupon, Facebook: The Top 11 Sources of Online Restaurant Marketing
By business.com editorial staff | April 13, 2020

There are more resources than ever before for marketing your restaurant online.

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User-Generated Content – More Than Customer Reviews
By business.com editorial staff | March 02, 2017

How You Get More From a UGC Strategy

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Why Your Performance Management System Is Failing
By business.com editorial staff | June 01, 2020

If your team isn't performing well, check for these problems with your performance management system.

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Smart Cooking: The Restaurant Equipment You Should Lease
By business.com editorial staff | April 15, 2020

Whether you're opening a restaurant for the first time or you're an experienced restaurateur, you need to find ways to save money wherever you can.

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Restaurant Security: A Guide to Getting Your Money's Worth
By Sean Peek | February 15, 2022

No matter your budget, increased restaurant security will pay off in the end.

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Entrepreneurs Name the 12 Best Intranet Platforms
By Scott Gerber | February 07, 2017

These YEC members share their picks for the best intranet platforms.

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How to Run Your Business as a Marathon
By Michael Georgiou | February 07, 2017

Running a business is like running a marathon, it’s not a sprint

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5 Key Steps to Build a Successful Small Business Website
By Megan Totka | January 31, 2017

Enable potential buyers to find you via an online search is key to acquiring new customers

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The Difference Between an Accountant and a Bookkeeper (and Why You Need Both)
By Dachondra Cason | February 02, 2022

Understand these two roles to match the right financial task with the right professional.

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How Open Office Plans Affect Workplace Productivity
By Dan Scalco | January 15, 2017

Learn the pros and cons of working in an open office

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Tips To Create An Ethical Business Culture
By Justin O. Walker | January 10, 2017

Forty-one percent of U.S. workers reported unethical or illegal misconduct while at work

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The Psychology of Sales
By Max Freedman | February 15, 2022

An overview of buyer behavior in the sales process.

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Paid vs. Organic Social Media: How to Strike the Right Balance
By Skye Schooley | March 08, 2022

Learn the pros and cons of paid and organic social media to determine which type of social media marketing is best for your business.

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Adjusting Your Performance Management Process to Attract, Retain, and Motivate Millennials
By Stuart Hearn | December 22, 2016

Keeping them motivated and engaged will require different techniques

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Generation Z and the Future of Print Marketing
By Nicholas Brown | December 09, 2016

Here comes the most self-reliant and technologically proficient generation in history

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Know Your Customers: How Different Generations Prefer To Pay
By Kristen Gramigna | December 01, 2016

From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, different demographics prefer different payment methods.

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9 Ways to Build a Positive Sales Culture
By Megan Totka | September 08, 2020

A healthy sales culture helps to drive sales and attract top talent.

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7 Things You Should Know About Competition in the Workplace
By Gal Rimon | November 10, 2016

When Does Friendly Competition Drive Employee Motivation and When Does it Kill It?

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The Top 10 Consumer Complaints of 2016 and 5 Lessons to Handle Them
By Christine James | November 05, 2016

Here are the most popular complaints of the year and what you can learn from it.

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12 Ways to Use Slack to Be More Productive
By Scott Gerber | October 28, 2016

Slack helps teams of all sizes communicate effectively. Learn how you can use the app.

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4 Ways to Avoid Over-Servicing Your Clients
By Heather Baker | October 28, 2016

A little over a year ago we were over-servicing our clients. While commonplace in a service business, we realized we had taken it too far.

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5 Reasons Your Business Should Have Strategic Partnerships
By business.com editorial staff | April 30, 2020

Strategic partnerships have mutual benefits and can lead to long-term profits.

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7 Ways to Create a Happy and Motivated Workplace
By business.com editorial staff | March 11, 2020

Motivate employees through positivity and being a team player.

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9 Reasons Why Encouraging Fitness in the Office is Beneficial
By Charles Crawford | October 03, 2016

Fitness is an important part of life, which can positively affect your career success

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Learn by Bad Example: Customer Service Lessons from the 10 Worst Companies
By Christine James | September 30, 2016

There are always good lessons to learn from really bad customer service. Learn from some of the worst examples.