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Why Your KPIs Are Causing Conflict and How to Fix It
By Sabrina Chamberlain | November 22, 2017

Use these four objectives when setting your key performance indicators.

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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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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 Surprising Things Holding Your Business Back (and How to Solve Them)
By Diana Wertz | August 15, 2017

From website design to software solutions, here are 5 tips to spend wisely and save money.

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How to Maintain Good Investor Relations
By Jonathan Furman | August 10, 2017

Keeping your investors up to date and in your corner

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What Is Behavioral Analytics and How Can It Help Your Business Grow?
By Guy Greenberg | July 05, 2017

It's an analytics jungle. Choosing the right tool gives you a leg up over the competition

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4 Ways Small Businesses Empower Their Communities
By Meredith Wood | June 02, 2017

Small businesses inject jobs and revenue back into local communities.

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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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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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Invoice Intelligently: 5 Ways to Get Paid Faster
By Renzo Costarella | September 26, 2016

Here are five ways to get your bills paid faster so you can focus on scaling and improving your business, not playing bill collector.

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Things to Consider Before Presenting Your Idea to Investors
By Tommy Wyher | September 08, 2016

Here is how to prepare before pitching an invention idea to an investor.

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Ahead of the Pack: 4 Ways to Keep Your Business Competitive
By business.com editorial staff | August 11, 2016

It isn’t always easy to keep your business competitive. But here are 4 ways that can greatly help in today's cut-throat business world.

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Management Masters: 5 Trailblazers in Performance Management and How to Apply Their Wins
By Kris Duggan | July 19, 2016

Here's how five trailblazing companies are using new-age performance development tactics to better manage employees and create success.

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Gig Economy Trends: Developments, and Insights into the Industry 2016
By Anthony Carranza | July 15, 2016

The gig economy continues to evolve and offer transformational startups in the marketplace

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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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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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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.