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9 Steps to Harnessing the Power of Your People to Innovate
By Alex Goryachev | August 14, 2018

Innovation should be the core of an organization, not just a side project.

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Taking Your E-Commerce Business Global
By Taral Patel | August 14, 2018

Going global with your e-commerce business requires careful planning and a solid strategy.

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UN's Sustainable Development Goals for Small Businesses
By Carlyann Edwards | August 07, 2018

The hope is to have all people, governments and businesses following the agenda by 2030.

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How to Prepare Your Business for the Future of Technology
By Andriy Skoropad | August 03, 2018

Embracing technology will set your business up for long-term success.

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Get Creative: A Professor's Tips on Bringing Creativity to Your Business
By Chad Brooks | July 09, 2018

Even if you're not in a creative industry, creativity is still critical to success.

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What's in a Name? How to Choose the Most Appropriate Job Title
By business.com editorial staff | June 01, 2018

Business experts gave us these five tips for naming roles in your startup or SMB.

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Microsoft Azure vs. Amazon Web Services: Cloud Comparison
By business.com editorial staff | May 25, 2018

Which one is right for your business?

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Think Like a Startup, Scale Like an Enterprise: Balancing the Best of Both Worlds
By Alex Goryachev | April 11, 2018

Larger companies must maintain the startup mindset to stay innovative and keep growing.

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4 Signs It's Time To Change Direction
By Russell Smith | March 05, 2018

These four indisputable signs indicate it's time to forge a new future.

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Choosing the Best Pricing Model for Your Business: License vs. Subscription
By Eugene Kalnyk | March 02, 2018

Which pricing structure is right for your business?

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Collaboration Improves Workplace Performance. Here's How to Encourage It
By Stuart Hearn | March 02, 2018

Employees are more productive and persevere more in collaborative work environments.

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Pause for Power: Why You Need to Become Comfortable With Silence
By George Torok | March 01, 2018

In public speaking, the occasional silence is actually a good thing.

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The Management Theory of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
By Sammi Caramela | February 23, 2018

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth stressed one way to get the job done.

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Management Theory of Frederick Taylor
By Sammi Caramela | February 13, 2018

While Taylor's theory could make for more efficient workers, it is not without its flaws.

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How AI Is Changing the Retail Industry
By Samantha Donaldson | February 12, 2018

Artificial intelligence has tremendous power to reshape how stores are run.

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How to Say 'No' in Business
By Keren Lerner | February 02, 2018

Drawing firm but friendly boundaries leads to greater satisfaction, for you and clients.

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How CEO Scott Fischer Turned Dippin' Dots Fortune Around
By Chad Brooks | January 31, 2018

It's no simple thing to turn around a company facing financial ruin.

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How Color Can Impact Your Restaurant
By Matt D'Angelo | December 07, 2017

Color plays as important a role as sound in building a restaurant atmosphere.

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The State of Big-Box Retailers (and What That Means for SMBs)
By Andreas Rivera | December 07, 2017

How are the large retailers and the little guys faring with Amazon and e-commerce booming?

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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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Should You Go Global?
By Robert Courtney | November 13, 2017

Is going international a good fit for your company?

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4 Tips for Re-Engaging Past Clients
By Anna Johansson | November 03, 2017

Increasing your customer retention rate by 5 percent can raise profits five times or more.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Bitcoin?
By Andreas Rivera | November 02, 2017

When accepting cryptocurrency makes sense in restaurants, and when it doesn't

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5 Restaurant Employee Scams That Will Cost Your Business Big
By Mona Bushnell | October 11, 2017

These five scenarios are how most restaurant workers steal from you, and how to stop them.

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Take Your Restaurant to the Next Level: 11 Tips for Busy Owners
By Jonathan Bentz | July 26, 2017

Here's how to futureproof your eating establishment

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Secrets to Selling Intangible Goods and Services
By Jonathan Furman | July 26, 2017

Trust is integral in the marketing and sales of intangibles

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8 Little Known Ways to Network with Hospitality Industry Insiders
By Rich Sharptek | July 11, 2017

Open the door to new opportunities by networking with hospitality industry pros

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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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Mobile Payments: What Retailers Need to Know
By Brett Nuckles | June 29, 2017

Mobile technology is charging the way that consumers pay, so businesses must be ready.