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Show Me the Money: How to Turn Site Visitors into Paying Customers
By Matt Byrom | December 22, 2021

You'd expect that a lot of traffic coming through to your website would automatically mean more customers and sales, yet it doesn't. Why?

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Earth Day Aspirations: Saving Money While Saving the Environment
By Pratik Dholakiya | April 22, 2015

What if being environmentally conscious could actually save you money? Find out why all signs are pointing towards going green.

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Reinventing Performance Management: A Deloitte Case Study
By Ott Jõgi | April 13, 2015

A changing business landscape means annual performance reviews aren't going to cut it. Here's how you reinvent performance management.

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You've Got Leads, But Why Aren't They Buying?
By Andrew McDermott | April 10, 2015

3 Steps to Close 75% More Leads and Make 47% More Money

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Movin' On Up: Why Relocating Offices Doesn't Have to Suck
By business.com editorial staff | December 22, 2021

Office relocations can be the catalyst for giving your entire company a make-over.

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Q1 Reflections: Important Ways to Take Stock of the First Quarter
By Adam Toren | April 09, 2015

Did you meet your goals in Q1? There is always something to be learned from the first quarter to help you transition to the next.

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The Game of Pricing: How The Number 9 Affects Purchase Behavior
By Mark Anderson | October 15, 2021

What does the number 9 have to do with pricing? A lot. Are you using it right?

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14 Ways to Save Money on Business Insurance
By Kimberlee Leonard | December 06, 2021

Business insurance can be costly, but there are ways you can save money without sacrificing coverage.

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Workplace Bullying: How to Identify and Handle It
By Skye Schooley | March 21, 2022

Learn how to spot workplace bullying and stop it in its tracks.

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What Is Dynamic Pricing, and How Does It Affect E-commerce?
By Jawad Khan | February 03, 2022

Dynamic pricing is one of the trends that has taken the e-commerce industry by storm. Find out why it's important for your business.

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Like PB&J: Customer Service as a Marketing Strategy
By Greg Shuey | March 26, 2015

Customer service is the new marketing. As seen with Amazon and Zappos, providing ultimate satisfaction to your customers sells itself.

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14 Tools to Measure Employee Performance
By Scott Gerber | March 25, 2015

YEC explains apps are most effective for monitoring employee engagement.

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To Infinity and Beyond: Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking
By business.com editorial staff | March 04, 2020

Positive thinking can make you a better problem-solver.

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Open for Business: 5 Options For Setting Up An Online Store
By Marc Prosser | February 14, 2022

With online sales skyrocketing in the last several years, now is the time to give ecommerce a shot. Here are some options to get started.

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Dollars & Sense: How to Build an Accounting System for Startups
By business.com editorial staff | April 16, 2020

Having a robust accounting system in place right in the early stages of the business helps you build a strong foundation for your business.

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Be Like Google: Utilizing OKR Software to Get Results
By Külli Koort | March 05, 2015

If you want to align your team to work towards objectives like Google, OKR software is here to help. Here are the top 5 solutions.

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Who Are You Hiring? The Shocking Cost of Resume Fraud
By Skye Schooley | March 21, 2022

Resume fraud can have a major impact on your small business. Learn how to identify and combat it.

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Why Every Business Should Be Using Multiple Social Media Accounts
By business.com editorial staff | April 13, 2020

Expand your range and target a wider scope of your audience with social media accounts on multiple platforms. Spread the love!

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Before the Business Loan: Questions That Must Be Asked
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 12, 2022

Before you apply for a business loan, make sure you know what lenders expect of you.

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Shortening the Sales Cycle Through Content Marketing
By Greg Shuey | February 13, 2015

Time is money, especially with your sales cycle. Learn how to kick your sales cycle into the right gear with your content marketing.

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7 Powerful Tips for Highly Productive Online Meetings
By Max Freedman | February 14, 2022

If anything could make meetings worse, it's having to travel across the country to attend one. Here's how to hold productive online meetings.

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Write Your Way to a Win: Business Proposal 101
By Preisler Andy | January 30, 2015

We're going to teach you how to propose. No, not that kind of proposal; we're going to show you how to write an excellent business proposal.

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Peace Out, Paper: A Cashless Society Is on the Horizon
By business.com editorial staff | May 01, 2020

The days of paper currency are numbered; going paperless is trending not just in the U.S., but all over the world.

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Why Every Company Needs Business Process Management
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

To become and remain successful and competitive, businesses must continuously improve their processes.

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Why Efficient Customer Service is Better Than Friendly
By Megan Ritter | January 21, 2015

You can't make everyone happy, that's the sad truth. Efficiency is the name of the game. Is your customer service streamlined and optimized

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5 Ways to Promote Your Business With Charitable Marketing
By Julie Thompson | February 02, 2022

Money put into advertising doesn't always work very well.

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How to Build Brand Advocacy in 5 Simple Steps
By Sara Flick | January 16, 2015

Brand advocacy is far more valuable than anything your brand can buy. Here's how to get your customers to sing your praises in 5 easy steps.

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The Shocking Truth: Why Every Company Is a Technology Company
By Tirrell Payton | December 22, 2021

Crossover between consumer and business technology has changed the landscape of how businesses define themselves.

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11 Best Tools for Setting and Tracking Goals
By Scott Gerber | January 13, 2015

The hardest part isn't making resolutions; it's keeping them. Here are 11 of the best apps and tools for setting and tracking goals.

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Tips to Improve Customer Service on Your E-commerce Site
By Max Freedman | February 03, 2022

Great customer service can be a challenge for your e-commerce site because of the lack of face-to-face contact, but it's just as important as in any customer-facing business.

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9 Most Effective Apps for Internal Communication
By Scott Gerber | January 09, 2015

We asked 9 entrepreneurs from the YEC what they rely on the most for communication among team members, here's what they said.

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What Your Wheels Say: The Top 10 Cars for CEOs
By Andy Bach | January 07, 2015

These ten cars say plenty more than who's the boss. What your car choice says about you. Does your ride match up?

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Dress for the Job You Want: Why Looking the Part Matters
By Skye Schooley | February 14, 2022

Like it or not, studies show that what a person wears is important to hiring managers and executives. Learn how an employee's clothing can impact their performance and others' perception of them.

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Marketing Fail: 5 Customers That Want to Destroy Your Business
By Andrew McDermott | December 16, 2014

How do you attract loyal customers who are a pleasure to do business with, while repelling customers that want to destroy your business?

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Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work?
By Sean Peek | August 31, 2021

Results-only work environments can produce great results. However, it might not be optimal for every organization. Is it right for yours?

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5 Tools for Tracking Your Remote Staff's Productivity
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2021

How do you know if your remote staff is actually working and not wasting time? Here are five tools for tracking employee productivity.

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15 Tips to Become an Extrovert
By Drew Hendricks | February 14, 2022

Why Being Outgoing is a Good Thing in Business

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Important Things to Do After Your Trademark Is Registered
By business.com editorial staff | April 27, 2020

So you've just registered your trademark and taken the first step in protecting your brand. Now what?

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Can You Make a Profit and Be Socially Responsible?
By Stella Morrison | February 01, 2022

Can you be socially responsible and make money while doing so? The short answer is yes, and we’ll show you how to amplify both.

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13 Things to Include in Your Next Powerpoint Presentation
By Scott Gerber | November 24, 2014

Your visual presentation can be improved with these 13 tips and tricks.

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10 Lessons in Corporate Ethics From the GM Recall
By business.com editorial staff | May 28, 2020

The GM recall reminded the American car giant that with great power comes great responsibility. Learn from its mistakes with these 10 tips.

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7 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Sales and Marketing Today
By Jamie Johnson | March 21, 2022

Learn the seven sales and marketing trends you need to know about in 2022.

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When to Hire a Full-Time Employee vs. Contractor
By Skye Schooley | May 14, 2020

Learn the pros and cons of hiring contractors versus employees.

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The Dropbox Effect: How to Utilize the Lean Startup Methodology
By business.com editorial staff | April 09, 2020

How do big startups like Dropbox manage to climb to the heights they do? It all starts with the Lean Startup methodology.

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Top 10 Cloud Storage Services for Business
By business.com editorial staff | March 25, 2020

Everything these days looks "cloudy" for IT.

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8 Ways Cloud Computing Can Increase Productivity and Profits
By J-T-Riptons | October 10, 2014

As a business owner, it is important to ensure that you are always leveraging the most effective, yet economical solutions possible.

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Company Cars: To Buy or to Lease, That Is the Question
By Max Freedman | February 15, 2022

Should you buy or lease the company car? Here are the pros and cons of each to help you weigh which is best for your needs.

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Customer Delight: The New Standard in Customer Service
By Sean Peek | February 14, 2022

To delight a customer is to provide the unexpected. Here are four key principles to providing a delightful customer service experience.

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13 Simple Solutions for Tracking Your Industry's Trends
By Jamie Johnson | February 14, 2022

You can learn a lot by staying on top of what is happening within your industry.

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10 Inspiring Entrepreneurs Under 40
By Shayna Marks | July 25, 2014

These 10 inspiring entrepreneurs are all under 40 and have already made millions (if not billions). Take notes from these young startup...