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What a Bill of Materials Is and Why You Need One
By Sean Peek | January 11, 2024

Whether you are making a toy or a rocket, a BOM helps you accurately manage and oversee resources and identify materials to reduce wasteful spending.

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What Is General Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | January 11, 2024

If a third party gets hurt at your workplace, they can sue you. Here's how to protect your company.

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Employment Practices Liability Insurance: Why Small Businesses Need EPLI
By Jamie Johnson | January 11, 2024

Employment practices liability insurance protects your business from past or current employee lawsuits. Here’s how EPLI works.

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Is it Better to Buy or Lease a Car for Business?
By Max Freedman | January 11, 2024

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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Guide to the Workers’ Compensation Claim Process
By Max Freedman | January 09, 2024

Business owners should ensure their employees understand the workers' compensation claims process. Learn what's entailed and how the claims process works.

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12 Things You Must Do Before Starting a Business
By Sean Peek | January 04, 2024

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

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Insurance Deductions and Expenses for Small Businesses
By Nicole Urbanowicz | January 03, 2024

Make sure to take all the deductions possible for your business insurance expenses. Here is how to stop paying too much in taxes.

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Is the U.S. Home to the World’s Most Remote Workforce?
By Elizabeth Barton | January 03, 2024

America lags behind other countries in return-to-office rates. Instead, employees are still working from home. See the data.

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More Lows Than Highs: Let’s Get Blunt About Starting a Cannabis Brand
By Daniel Thomas | January 03, 2024

Learn more about some key steps you must take in order to start a successful cannabis brand.

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Meet the Angels: Silicon Valley’s Most Well-Known Investors
By Jennifer Dublino | January 03, 2024

Silicon Valley is home to some of the most powerful investors in the nation. Check out this list of some of the most well-known investors in the Valley.

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Leading With Transparency Promotes Customer Loyalty
By Austin Mac Nab | January 03, 2024

Consumers value honesty, fairness, quality and service. Build buying confidence by showing your customers how trustworthy your brand is.

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Creating a Strong Company Culture: How to Do It Right
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2024

Workers thrive in cultures that encourage support, personal growth and open communication. Here are some tips to achieve that culture.

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5 Steps to Remove a Shareholder
By Stella Morrison | January 03, 2024

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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7 Things to Consider Before Starting a Restaurant
By Max Freedman | December 19, 2023

Before you launch your restaurant business, learn about important considerations, such as location, marketing and software.

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New Jersey Restaurant Bans Kids and Gets 40,000 Likes
By Antonio Ferme | December 18, 2023

The business case for peace and quiet.

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What Is Commercial Umbrella Insurance?
By Jennifer Dublino | December 13, 2023

A commercial umbrella insurance policy can give your business more coverage for less money. Learn if you need umbrella insurance and how to shop for it.

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How to Print Postcards at Home With Word Processing Software
By Max Freedman | December 12, 2023

Creating your own postcards at home is not too difficult. Here is what you need and how to do it.

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What Is Malpractice Insurance?
By Jennifer Dublino | November 27, 2023

Malpractice insurance can protect your business. Learn about malpractice insurance, who needs it, what types exist, how much it costs and how to get it.

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Why the Ninja Turtles Are a Perfect Team to Emulate in Business
By Antonio Ferme | November 16, 2023

How to form a TMNT C-Suite.

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What Is Private Labeling and How Does It Work?
By Stella Morrison | November 15, 2023

You don’t always need to build your own network to create a supply chain for your product. Here are some of the pros and cons of private labeling.

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What Is a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | November 10, 2023

Pharmaceutical wholesalers purchase medications directly from manufacturers and then sell the medications to pharmacies.

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What Is a Loss Payee on an Insurance Claim?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | November 07, 2023

The loss payee has the first-in-line legal rights to an insurance claim payout. Here's what you need to know.

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What Is Cyber Insurance?
By Sean Peek | November 07, 2023

Cyber insurance can help companies notify customers about data breaches involving their personal information and can protect from cyberattack damages.

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Stress and Productivity: What the Numbers Say
By Sean Peek | November 07, 2023

Whether it is related to family, health, work or school, everyone experiences stress at some time. Here is how to manage it better.

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Time to Expand? Tips for Opening Another Location
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023

Learn how to know when it's time to expand your business, and find out what you should do to begin the process.

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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement
By Sean Peek | November 06, 2023

Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.

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The 5 Most Important KPIs for Warehouses
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | November 06, 2023

Measuring the right metrics can help your business make informed decisions and maximize efficiency within its warehouse operations.

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What Is a Workers’ Comp Ghost Insurance Policy?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | November 03, 2023

Learn what a workers' comp ghost insurance policy is and how it can help your small business, if you meet the requirements.

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Management Theory of Robert Waterman
By Sean Peek | November 03, 2023

Thomas Peters and Robert Waterman's theory observations developed foundational points for successful organizations.

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Management Theory of Frederick Herzberg
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | November 03, 2023

Learn how businesses can use Herzberg's motivation theory, also known as the two-factor theory, to better manage their employees.