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Revenue vs. Income: What’s the Difference?
By Dock David Treece | December 12, 2025

Learn how the relationship between revenue and income affects your business and its value.

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Deposit Required? When to Ask Customers to Pay Upfront
By Jennifer Dublino | December 12, 2025

Upfront deposits show customers you're providing something of value. Learn when to require a deposit and six tips for collecting upfront payments.

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Why Professional Growth Is Critical to a Successful Career: Talking Shop
By Chad Brooks | December 12, 2025

Performance expert Bill Eckstrom believes that when you aren't growing, you're stuck in a cycle that eventually leads to stagnation.

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How to Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | December 12, 2025

Learn the importance of mobile-friendly websites and how to make sure your site functions well on mobile devices.

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8 Ways to Make Your Business’s Computing Eco-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | December 12, 2025

Learn five ways to improve your bottom line and create a more sustainable business environment by using practices such as cloud-based computing.

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The Best Human Resources Software of 2025
By Skye Schooley | December 11, 2025

HR software can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn what the best HR software options can do for your small business.

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Aim and Fire! How to Identify Your Target Audience
By Mark Fairlie | December 11, 2025

Not everyone will need your products or services. Learn how to pinpoint your target audience to properly identify and market to your ideal customers.

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The Best Fleet Management Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | December 10, 2025

Top GPS fleet tracking services include Verizon Connect, Samsara, and Motive—offering real-time tracking, ELD compliance and route optimization tools.

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A Small Business’s Guide to the Different Types of Cloud Services
By Kristy Blackmon | December 10, 2025

Small and midsize businesses can benefit from migrating to the cloud. Learn cloud service types and the pros and cons of moving operations to the cloud.

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Do Awards Really Do Anything for Your Company?
By Julie Thompson | December 10, 2025

Winning awards has numerous business benefits, including increased income and employee morale. Learn how to win awards for your business.

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How to Take a Vacation as a Small Business Owner
By Laura Spawn | December 10, 2025

Small business owners need vacations to help them achieve a healthy work-life balance. Here's how to keep your business running smoothly while you're away.

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How to Conduct a Phone Screen Interview & Best Questions to Ask
By Skye Schooley | December 10, 2025

Learn how to conduct a phone screen interview and what phone interview questions to ask a candidate.

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How to Be an Inspirational Leader
By Sean Peek | December 10, 2025

Want to become a more inspirational leader? Here is what you need to do.

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5 Steps to Remove a Shareholder
By Stella Morrison | December 10, 2025

Although removing a majority shareholder can be difficult, it is possible. Here are the steps to make the process a smooth one.

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How to Offer Employee Benefits
By Skye Schooley | December 10, 2025

If you need help with your benefits management process, follow these five steps to get your employee benefits plan up and running.

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How to Become a Full-Time Airbnb Entreprener
By Mark Fairlie | December 10, 2025

Airbnb has revolutionized rentals, giving entrepreneurs a way to earn. Learn how to start and grow a successful Airbnb business with this guide.

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12 Things You Must Do Before Starting a Business
By Adam Uzialko | December 10, 2025

Find out what you must do before starting a business, from writing a business plan to getting the proper insurance.

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What Is Recruitment?
By Skye Schooley | December 10, 2025

Effective recruiting strategies can improve your workforce and save you money. Learn what the recruitment process is and how to conduct it.

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Quit Your Day Job for Your Startup: 5 Steps to Success
By Sammi Caramela | December 10, 2025

It can be scary transitioning from traditional employment to entrepreneurship. Here's how to make it easier and increase your chance of startup success.

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Hiring Process Timeline Best Practices
By Alison Grillo | December 10, 2025

How long should your hiring process take? Find out how long each step of your recruiting process should be and learn tips for speeding it up.

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How to Create a Market Research Plan
By Max Freedman | December 10, 2025

Market research plans define an existing problem and/or outline an opportunity. From there, the marketing strategy is broken down task by task.

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How to Start a Clothing Store
By Shari Weiss | December 10, 2025

Our guide breaks down everything you need to know about starting an in-person or online clothing store, with expert advice from retailers.

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How to Become a Freelancer
By Arjun Kohli | December 10, 2025

If you’re looking for flexibility and autonomy in your work, consider becoming a freelancer by following these steps.

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How to Structure a Stock Purchase Agreement (Template)
By Max Freedman | December 10, 2025

A stock purchase agreement outlines the sale of company stock to buyers. Here's how to create a stock purchase agreement, along with a helpful template.

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How to Build Brand Advocacy in 6 Simple Steps
By Jennifer Dublino | December 10, 2025

Brand advocacy is when customers are so happy with your brand that they promote it. Learn how to encourage organic advocacy and find brand ambassadors.

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6 Effective Strategies for Communication in a Crisis
By Julie Thompson | December 10, 2025

Crisis communication strategies include being transparent, acting quickly, training spokespeople and using social media to maintain trust and control.

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Guide to Email Marketing
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 10, 2025

Email is a crucial marketing channel for small businesses. Learn the basics of effective email marketing tactics and how to stay compliant with email laws.

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How Small Business Owners Can Use a HELOC to Fund Growth
By Adam Uzialko | December 10, 2025

A home-equity line of credit offers easy access to capital to start your business, but it puts your most important personal asset – your home – at risk.

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Medical Billing Process Step by Step
By Natalie Hamingson | December 10, 2025

The medical billing process can be complicated. Follow this step-by-step process to ensure you do it correctly.

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5-Step Web Design Process to Create Winning Websites
By Rahul Varshneya | December 10, 2025

A stellar design isn't merely focused on how pretty the interface looks.