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7 Stats That Will Make You Rethink Your Document Management Strategy
By Mikita Mikado | December 07, 2015

Is your system for document management outdated? Here are some statistics that will make you reconsider your current system.

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The Biggest Mistakes You're Making During a Presentation
By Al Gomez | December 03, 2015

Business presentations can be tricky, even for professionals that have done it on countless occasions.

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Hiring for Attitude Over Experience: What the Numbers Show
By Adam Toren | December 02, 2015

It’s a trite mantra that every HR professional has heard at least a hundred times:

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The SBSS Score Explained: What It Is & Why It Matters When Applying for a Loan
By Business.com for LoanMe | November 30, 2015

Business credit is just as important as personal credit. Here's what you need to know about the SBSS score—and why it matters to loans.

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International Calling Costs: Everything You Need to Know
By Marc Prosser | November 25, 2015

All the details on international calling costs and how you can reduce them

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Customer Service Crimes: This Is Why Your Business Is Failing
By Niraj Ranjan | November 24, 2015

89% of customers defect to competition after experiencing poor customer service. Read what businesses should never do to customers.

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Born to Sell: What Makes A Successful Sales Personality?
By business.com editorial staff | April 29, 2020

How do you rank above your competition if you have the same education, willingness, and resources provided to you as every other sales representative applicant?

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How Employees Make or Break Business Success (And How You Can Lead the Way)
By Sean Peek | February 02, 2022

Without employee success, company-wide success will be difficult to obtain.

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Facts Vs. Emotions: When to Use Each Tactic to Make a Sale
By business.com editorial staff | November 13, 2015

What part do facts and emotions play when it comes to making a sale?

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Broken Pedestals: The Dark Sides of 5 Popular CEOs
By Kade Call | November 11, 2015

It’s easy to idolize certain CEOs. After all, they’re individuals that have the drive to make things happen.

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The Rule of 9's: Will Charm Pricing Work for Your Business?
By Timothy Matanovich | November 09, 2015

Don’t leave your pricing strategy to guesswork. "Charm" pricing has been proven to lift sales, but will it work for you? Read on to learn.

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Sign on the Line: 5 Steps to Closing the Sale
By Max Freedman | January 31, 2022

Closing a sale is an art. With these five steps, you can close any sale and build an ongoing relationship with a prospect or client.

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The Truth Behind Stock Photos: What Works and What Doesn't
By Max Freedman | September 08, 2020

Stock photos provide a way to add graphics to your online content without producing the images yourself. Here's what works and what doesn't when it comes to stock photos.

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Inspiration Revealed: 36 Top CEOs Share Their Secrets to Success
By Lisa Froelings | November 02, 2015

Thirty-six top leaders share their secrets to success in a variety of business aspects. Get ready to be inspired!

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Fixed and Variable Expenses: What Do These Terms Mean?
By Sammi Caramela | February 15, 2022

To create a proper budget, you'll want to consider both your fixed and variable expenses. Here are some examples of each.

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The Face of Your Brand: Product Label Design Tips to Help You Attract Customers
By Jan Lehigh | October 30, 2015

How can your product stand out amongst its competitors? Here are tips on label design that will be sure to attract more customers.

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Beacons are Beckoning: How Mobile Technology is Changing Retail
By business.com editorial staff | October 26, 2015

Retailers of all sizes are having to adjust to technology trends. How mobile technology is changing the in-store experience.

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25 People You Need to Meet at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas
By Brian Hughes | October 26, 2015

The Who’s Who of Money 20/20’s Top Financial Tech Innovators

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5 Statistics That Prove Gamification is the Future of the Workplace
By Tim Pickard | October 15, 2021

What motivates employees at work? Recognition, rewards and a sense of competition are all strong motivators.

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Looking for Business Insurance? 9 Questions to Ask a Prospective Broker
By Sam Meenasian | October 23, 2015

Choosing business insurance can be overwhelming and so can finding the right agent. Ask these questions to find the best fit.

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Renewable Resources: The Impact of Green Energy on the Economy
By Jacob William | October 22, 2015

Find out why more countries are shifting away from non-renewables and harnessing wind, water, and solar to secure their future economies.

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Make It Memorable: Tips for Creating an Effective Brand Name
By Larry Alton | October 19, 2015

For a new business, creating and effectively marketing a new brand name is one of the most challenging aspects of starting a business.

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Your Reputation Is Your Reality: How to Strengthen Your Company's Public Image
By Margarita Hakobyan | September 11, 2020

Your brand reputation is how you are perceived by your audience. Make sure your reputation remains sterling with these tips.

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3 Ways to Improve Transfer of Learning in the Workplace
By Larry Alton | October 13, 2015

Maximize Your Employee Training With a New Mindset & Tools

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Why Node.js is More Important than You Think
By Rick Silver | October 12, 2015

High Performance Web DevelopmentNode enables you to build fast, scalable web applications capable of handling a huge number of simultaneous connections with high throughput.

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Motivated to Sell: Proven Sales Compensation Strategies
By Doug Dvorak | October 12, 2015

How do you build sales compensation that drives both behavior and results? Here are the 4 approaches, and when they work best.

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The Write Stuff: 7 Award-Winning Company Blogs to Emulate
By Sherry Gray | October 09, 2015

While you understand the need and value of a blog, implementing one might seem a little overwhelming to a busy SMB owner.

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That Was Easy: How to Make Payment Effortless for Clients
By business.com editorial staff | May 08, 2020

The ideal payment processes are rooted in the preferences of your customer – not those of your staff, or even your ideal business model.

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The Death of the Workday: Is 9 to 5 Working Obsolete?
By Matt Byrom | October 07, 2015

Is the 9 to 5 working model still relevant—and does it have a future? Or are technical and cultural changes slowly rendering it obsolete?

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Break Free From Performance Management Shackles: Companies That Are Paving the Way
By Jennifer Post | February 15, 2022

Traditional performance reviews are no longer working. See how and why these big players have moved to a new way of evaluating employee performance.

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Turning the Ship Around: A Guide to Changing Workplace Culture
By Anna Johansson | October 06, 2015

One of the more difficult challenges facing the CEO, owner or manager of a failing company is changing the culture of the workplace.

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Does a Client Owe You Money? Step-by-Step Tips for B2B Debt Collection
By Jennifer Post | March 06, 2020

What do you do when a client won't pay what they owe? This step-by-step guide illuminates the B2B debt collection process.

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Why B2B is Really Becoming More Like B2C in the Marketplace
By Mikita Mikado | October 01, 2015

Changes in the B2C market are now bleeding over to the B2B market, too. Here are consumer trends that sales teams should be cognizant of.

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Entrepreneurs Love These 13 Tools for Conducting Market Research
By Scott Gerber | September 30, 2015

Entrepreneurs from YEC were asked what tools they liked for conducting market research.

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Trust the Process: 13 Tips to Empower and Encourage Your Staff
By Peter Daisyme | February 15, 2022

The key to happy and productive employees is making sure that they feel important in their roles. Here are 13 tips to empower your staff.

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13 Ways to Develop Your Company’s Help Desk Best Practices
By Ron Avignone | February 14, 2022

Here are some help desk best practices that can be used when evaluating what your company is doing as well as what you should be doing.

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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting from Within
By Adam Toren | September 23, 2015

Are you looking to hire? Research shows that internal promotions might be a better route. Here's how to identify the employees to promote.

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Would You Make It on Shark Tank? The Importance of Scalable Business Models
By Steve Joung | September 23, 2015

If you're looking to grow your business, scalability should be your first priority. Lay the foundation to better your growth potential.

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10 Successful Businesses You Didn't Know Were Run by Women
By business.com editorial staff | September 22, 2015

There are 9.9 million women-owned businesses in the United States. These companies bring in an impressive revenue of $233.2 billion.

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40 Inspiring Quotes From Trailblazing Women We Admire
By Derek Walter | May 11, 2020

These inspiring quotes from trailblazing women serve as a reminder to us all that we can overcome daunting challenges, both personal and professional.

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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By Jennifer Post | February 03, 2022

Many businesses employ a management practice of ranking and then dismissing a certain number of employees every year. Can this approach survive?

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Get It Together: 7 Quick Ways to Make Your Business More Organized
By Peter Daisyme | September 15, 2015

Here are seven ways to make your business more efficient while only using a minimum amount of resources.

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Explained: The 5:3:2 Rule for Social Media
By Matt Byrom | September 15, 2015

When it comes to social sharing you need to get the balance right, and that's where the 5:3:2 rule comes into play. But what is 5:3:2?

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Does Your Business Need a Code of Ethics or Conduct?
By business.com editorial staff | June 26, 2020

Does your business need a code of ethics, a code of conduct, or both? What's the difference?

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Cash on Call: 5 Super-Fast Providers of Small Business Loans
By Jamie Johnson | December 06, 2021

When you need a small business loan quickly, these five providers can deliver the funding you need.

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How to Approach Social Media Influencers
By Andrew Lovasz | September 09, 2015

Although it may seem like it takes some effort, creating and building a relationship with social media influencers will pay dividends in the

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Leveraging The Power and Benefits of Social CRM
By Anthony Carranza | September 04, 2015

How to Maximize Your Brand and Efforts With Social Media Customers

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Help Me Help You: How to Best Deliver Constructive Criticism
By business.com editorial staff | September 03, 2015

A tough part of being management means delivering some not-so-welcome feedback. Here's how to do it with care and positivity.

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Top 10 Advertising Blogs You Must Follow Now
By Timothy Schmidt | September 01, 2015

Keep Up With the Trends by Following These Websites

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Domestic Partner Benefits in the Era of Marriage Equality
By business.com editorial staff | August 31, 2015

Now that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states, businesses need to look again at the benefits they are extending to domestic partners.