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The 5 Most Important KPIs for Warehouses
By Nicole Pontius | June 05, 2017

Key Metrics to Optimize Your Warehouse Operations and Maximize Efficiency

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Why Every Business Owner Needs an Exit Strategy
By Bruce Hakutizwi | May 25, 2017

Establishing an exit strategy – a plan for eventually leaving or selling the business – is a common-sense part of smart entrepreneurship, and it lends a sense of safety and peace of mind to what is...

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The Art of the Pivot
By Greg Shuey | April 10, 2017

How these three companies got it right

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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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Small Business Toolbox: 7 Online Fax Services for Small Businesses
By Maricel Rivera | September 02, 2016

Fax machines are still very much a thing, but if you'd rather fax via the cloud, this article lists seven fax software for small businesses.

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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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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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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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Do Nice Businesses Finish First? The Perils of a Toxic Culture
By Robert Glazer | April 13, 2016

Even a company with a good product in a high-growth industry cannot achieve success if leadership creates a toxic company culture.

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Massages and Pets and Kegs, Oh My! Creative Perks for Improved Morale and Retention
By Sarah Landrum | April 12, 2016

Employee perks are like frosting on the cake of a workplace: they might not be necessary, but they definitely make life sweeter.

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From the Classroom: A Strategy for Applying the Growth Mindset Concept to Your Business
By Shirley Tan | March 30, 2016

The growth mindset can be applied to the business model to encourage happy and more motivated employees and a more successful business.

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Tap Into Your Emotions: Why EQ Could Be More Important Than IQ
By Suzanne Lucas | March 24, 2016

Having a high IQ can be very helpful to a successful career, but it might not be the most helpful thing. A good EQ could be even better.

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Part of the Job: 7 Skills All Entrepreneurs Must Master
By Aaron Agius | March 11, 2016

There are a few other unexpected skills that entrepreneurs will need to succeed, you just might not be thinking about them yet.

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3 Ways Technology is Improving Customer Service in the Auto Industry
By Blair Nicole | March 10, 2016

Technology is changing the way consumers interact with their auto service providers.

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How Dave Goldberg's Legend Lives On In Millions of Startup Founders
By John Rampton | January 28, 2016

Here is the story of how a personal hero changed the lives of countless people

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Finance First: How the Financial Industry Goes Paperless and Stays Compliant
By Matt Peterson | January 26, 2016

Implementing document management software is not yet a legal necessity, but that could change during fiscal 2016. Learn more.

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Love Your Space: How to Encourage Employees to Take Pride in the Workplace
By Bonnie Dewkett | January 13, 2016

Re-engage your employees for a more productive work environment.

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Fashion Forward: Top 10 Retail Trends for 2016
By Karen McCandless | December 21, 2015

We foresee big changes for retail this new year. Here's a list of 10 trends to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving industry.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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5 Tips for Setting Smart Goals in Your Business Plan
By Elaine Slatter | August 26, 2015

When setting goals, if we choose SMART goals, they are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time based.