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Sales Leaders Series: My Interview with Vicki Freed of Royal Caribbean International
By Fergal Glynn | July 12, 2016

Sales leadership insights from Vicki Freed, Senior Vice President, Sales, Trade Support and Service for Royal Caribbean International.

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Dose of Motivation: 52 Inspirational Quotes About Success By Influential CEOs
By Alan Rabinowitz | July 12, 2016

Inspirational quotes and business advice from uber successful CEO's. Bookmark it now to keep the inspiration flowing!

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Future First: 6 Ways Businesses Will Need to Evolve in the Next Decade
By Samuel Edwards | July 12, 2016

Here are six of the major evolutions I foresee being necessary for modern businesses to remain efficient, competitive, and profitable.

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Build Your List: How to Get People to Subscribe to Your Blog
By Sarah Quinn | July 08, 2016

Getting people to read your blog is important. But getting them to subscribe is essential if you ever want them to become a customer, that is.

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Survey Says: The Importance of Survey Data in Marketing
By Max Freedman | August 05, 2020

Survey data can help you better understand who uses your products and services, and why. Using this data to inform your marketing can make your budget go much further. Here's how to do it.

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12 Tips and How-tos For Leveraging the Power of Instagram
By Jean L. Serio | July 06, 2016

Instagram is now the king of social engagement, delivering 29% more engagement than Facebook and 60% more than Twitter.

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Speed of Technology: The Business Cost of Keeping Your Software Updated
By Dipti Parmar | July 06, 2016

To avoid getting run over by technology advances, your IT staff must consider the cost of software upgrades.

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Business Loan vs. Crowdfunding: Which Is Best for You?
By Julie Thompson | February 14, 2022

When you're getting a business off the ground, business loans and crowdfunding are two ways to get a cash influx.

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Get Camera Ready: Livestreaming Is the Future of Social Media
By Jennifer Dublino | March 18, 2022

Use livestreaming on social networks to connect with customers, conduct demonstrations, and extend your reach.

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Seasonal Marketing Strategies: Utilizing What Every Season Has to Offer
By Lyndi Catania | June 30, 2016

Spring, summer, winter and fall are more than just seasons, they're opportunities for businesses to thrive.

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There's a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | March 18, 2022

Many businesses are surcharging – adding the cost of payment processing to customers' purchases. Learn the pros and cons of this tactic, as well as some alternatives.

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7 Highly Effective Ways to Build an Online Community for Your Business
By Max Freedman | February 14, 2022

For your business to fully succeed, you need to build a vibrant community that you can tap into for engagement.

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10 Tips for Choosing the Right Web Hosting Company
By Genia Stevens | June 24, 2016

When you take the time to select a reliable web hosting company, they ensure their web site remains accessible and safe at all times.

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Make It Great: Company Culture Tips From the Best Places to Work
By Niraj Ranjan | June 23, 2016

Here are a few company culture tips from some of the best places to work.

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Meet the Angels: Silicon Valley’s Most Well-Known Investors of 2016
By John Rampton | June 23, 2016

Silicon Valley has long been a central point on the map for investors who are seeking to fund the “next big thing,” which has turned the area into a breeding ground for some of the biggest companies...

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Know Your Worth: 3 Methods for How to Value a Business
By business.com editorial staff | April 27, 2020

Knowing how to value your business is a crucial piece of running the company. Learn how to you find an accurate value for your business.

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Transcendental Meditation: The Solution to Stress in the Workplace
By Tom Willis | June 20, 2016

Learn how to combat stress in the workplace through transcendental meditation.

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The Art of Words: How to Write the Perfect Mission Statement
By Larry Alton | June 20, 2016

Do your customers have the same idea of your company as you? If not, you need to work on your mission statement.

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How Well Do You Handle Change? The Benefits of Being Adaptable
By Shirley Tan | June 20, 2016

Do you start each day with the mindset that you are prepared to handle whatever might happen that day?

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Business Domain Names: Everything You Need to Know
By Max Freedman | September 25, 2020

Your choice of a domain name is important. Here's how to make sure you choose the right domain name for your business.

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Industries That Take Full Advantage of the Subscription Business Model
By Anna Johansson | January 05, 2022

Not every business can work with a subscription service, but these industries are doing it right.

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10 Credit Card Payment Services for Small Business Owners
By Drew Hendricks | February 14, 2022

There thousands of business decisions that small business owners have to make. One of the most important, however, is which service they’ll select as their credit card payment processing options.

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Stand Out: Why You Need to Localize Your Website (And How)
By business.com editorial staff | June 13, 2016

If you do business online, then you should be using website localization to increase your international and interstate customer conversion.

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5 Ways an Ergonomically Designed Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity
By John Morabito | February 14, 2022

Learn how workplace ergonomics can increase productivity and employee happiness.

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Examples and Expert Advice: The Anatomy of a Perfect Lead Magnet
By Ewa Puchalska | February 02, 2022

Offering something unique and irresistible to attract prospects is the only way to make sure subscribers will come.

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8 Things Most Small Businesses Don't Know About Credit Card Payment Processing
By Jennifer Dublino | December 02, 2021

There are risks when your business handles sensitive payment data. Here are eight things most people don't know about credit card processing.

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Through the Looking Glass: Imagining a Futuristic Marketing Landscape
By Valerie Levin | June 03, 2016

Marketing has evolved significantly from word-of-mouth activity into external buyer education. But what does the future hold?

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How to Integrate Application Security Testing Into the Agile Development Process
By Daan Pepijn | January 05, 2022

Testing and rooting out bugs are integral parts of any successful application development process. But what's the best way to go about it?

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Just Say No: 7 Website Design Mistakes That Can Hurt Conversion
By Maricel Rivera | January 31, 2022

Business owners should be hard-pressed to pursue a more targeted, proactive approach to developing their websites.

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The Psychology of Organizational Change: How Neuroscience Can Help Leaders
By Ray Williams | May 27, 2016

Recent studies in neuroscience and psychology can assist leaders in making organizational change. Learn how to apply them inside.

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Motivation Station: 3 Scientifically Proven Ways To Inspire Your Team
By Ekta Sahasi | May 24, 2016

Current research suggests these strategies will help you inspire and motivate your employees, creating happier, effective and productive.

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How Small Businesses Are Using Chatbot Technology
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | December 07, 2021

Learn about the latest chatbot technology and how you can use chatbots to improve customer interactions, reduce call times, and increase revenue.

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Inspiration Meets Strategy: The Top 10 Must-Read Books for Marketers
By Jess Bahr | January 05, 2022

Get ready to be inspired while learning key marketing strategies. You do not want to miss these marketing page-turners.

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FinTech: The New World Order and Its 5 Pillars
By Oscar Jofre | May 19, 2016

Financial Technology, or Fintech, is changing the way the world manages and makes money. Here are the 5 pillars, and what you need to know.

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The 5 Best Sources of B2B Lead Prospects
By Max Freedman | February 03, 2022

Prospects are the members of your audience who engage enough with your brand that they are likely to become customers. They are critical to generating new business. Here's where to find B2B leads.

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Learn By Example: 7 Great Mobile-Friendly E-commerce Websites
By Genia Stevens | May 19, 2016

When Google introduced changes to its mobile search algorithm, a TechCrunch survey found that 44 percent of Fortune 500 websites failed.

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7 Small Business Payment Processing Solutions
By Maricel Rivera | March 02, 2020

Online shopping is becoming the new normal. Therefore, it bodes well for your business to offer flexible payment methods to your customers.

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Get Smart: What is Business Intelligence and Why Do You Need It?
By Tom Drake | January 05, 2022

Business intelligence allows small, medium and large businesses to make better decisions by accessing big data.

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Time for Change: When to Rebrand and How to Begin the Process
By Joseph Chierotti | January 05, 2022

Thinking of rebranding your business? Here's how to know when it's time to rebrand and an intro on how to start.

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Visualizing Success: How To Set Up Effective Quarterly Goals
By Shirley Tan | May 04, 2016

Everyone sets goals but not many achieve them primarily because they make a list for the year and leave it that way.

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6 Email Marketing Challenges And How To Overcome Them
By Shane Barker | May 04, 2016

Email marketing is the most effective marketing channel but it's also the most difficult. Getting over its challenges can increase your ROI.

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Experience Over Goods: The Millennial Shift in Spending
By Victoria Heckstall | January 24, 2022

Millennials are different from other generations in a variety of ways and their shopping habits are no exception.

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The Pros and Cons of Offering Money-Back Guarantees
By Anna Johansson | May 02, 2016

We’re all constantly on the lookout for ways to increase conversions and drive sales, but there’s one thing many of us are afraid of trying: the money-back guarantee.

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The Importance of Self-Care for Productivity at Work
By Skye Schooley | March 21, 2022

Self-care is not always a priority, but it is important for achieving greater workplace happiness, productivity, and success.

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Operating Without Insurance? 7 Types of Business Insurance You Need to Know About Right Now
By Genia Stevens | April 27, 2016

Business insurance is important because there are many threats and risks that can harm your operation. Here are 7 you need to know now.

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How the Self-Employed Can Make Roth IRA Contributions
By Dock David Treece | February 15, 2022

If you're self-employed, a Roth IRA is one of the retirement savings tools you need in your arsenal.

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8 Practical Tips to Improve Your Email Marketing Campaign
By Jennifer Dublino | March 18, 2022

Email marketing is a tried-and-true tactic for reaching prospects and converting sales. Here's how it works.

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Data Delirium: Why and How You Should Embrace Big Data
By Mike Wood | April 25, 2016

Big data is here to stay and we need to get used to. Many companies are now using it that they gain an advantage over those who don't.

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Lessons from Big Brands: 4 Customer Service Pitfalls That Will Destroy Your Brand
By Christine James | February 03, 2022

Let's look together at four big customer service pitfalls that can destroy your company's brand and its presence online.

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Unspoken Signals: Common Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | March 18, 2022

Are you guilty of poor nonverbal communication? Avoid making these negative body language mistakes at work.