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Alternative Lending: A Small Business Guide
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2025

Alternative lenders offer more flexible terms and faster approval and funding than traditional banks. Discover more about alternative loans.

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ADP TotalSource Review: HR Outsourcing and PEO
By Skye Schooley | March 25, 2025

ADP is a popular HR service provider that handles benefits, payroll, compliance and more. Learn why ADP is the best PEO/HRO for benefits administration.

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The Best PEO Service Providers of 2025
By Skye Schooley | March 25, 2025

Professional employer organization services can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn about the best PEOs available for your small business.

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Meet the Angels: Silicon Valley’s Most Well-Known Investors
By Jennifer Dublino | March 24, 2025

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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Features of Business Security Systems
By Sean Peek | March 24, 2025

Here's how to find an effective, affordable security system for your business.

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What to Include in a Promotion Letter
By Max Freedman | March 24, 2025

Promotion letters formalize changes you've discussed with an employee. Learn how to write them by following our guide and using this template.

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Venmo for Business: Is It Right for You?
By Jennifer Dublino | March 24, 2025

Venmo is known for peer-to-peer payments. But Venmo for Business makes payments easy for small businesses. Learn the pros and cons of Venmo for Business.

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10 Core Functions of HR Software
By Skye Schooley | March 24, 2025

What core functions do HR departments handle? Find out whether keeping HR in-house or outsourcing is best for your business.

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Samsara Fleet Management Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | March 24, 2025

Samsara's GPS fleet management platform is intuitive, fully featured and ideal for companies wanting to start their transition to electric vehicles.

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From Texting to Tweeting: Tech-Savvy Millennials Are Changing the Way We Work
By Julie Thompson | March 24, 2025

Millennials are tech-savvy and they want a collaborative and flexible work environment. Here is how their love of tech is altering daily practices.

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The Best Fleet Management Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | March 24, 2025

Here are the best GPS fleet management services to help you stay on top of your company drivers and their cargo.

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The Best Email Marketing Services and Survey Software of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | March 24, 2025

Here are our picks for the best email marketing services in 2025, including for small business, large business, free, low-cost, overall and survey software.

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The Best Medical Software
By Leah Zitter | March 24, 2025

This guide explains the importance of EMR systems and medical practice management software to medical practices, how to choose the right platform for your organization, and which EMR systems and...

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The Best Document Management Software of 2025
By Adam Uzialko | March 24, 2025

Our experts have compared the best document management software for 2025. See up-to-date comparisons, reviews and costs for the top-rated programs.

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The Best Business Loan and Financing Options of 2025
By Mike Berner | March 24, 2025

Many small businesses need funding to get started. Learn about the different financing options to decide which would work best for your small business.

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The Best Merchant Account Services
By Jennifer Dublino | March 24, 2025

See our expert and unbiased reviews of the top 10 merchant services. Compare 2025's top-ranked merchant account services for free at business.com.

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The Best Call Center Software In 2025
By Mark Fairlie | March 24, 2025

Our team has compared the best call center services for 2025. See up-to-date reviews for the top-rated answering services.

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The Best Medical Billing Services
By Leah Zitter | March 24, 2025

Medical billing services offer healthcare organizations the option to outsource their revenue cycle management (RCM) processes, including medical coding and billing.

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5 Best Restaurant POS Systems
By Quinn Springett | March 24, 2025

Our recommendations for the best restaurant POS systems, such as TouchBistro and Toast, feature high-quality tools for food and beverage businesses.

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Constant Contact Email Marketing Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | March 24, 2025

Constant Contact is an affordable and easy-to-use email marketing service. It has all the tools businesses need to create great email campaigns.

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Why You Should Let Your Employees Nap on the Job
By Skye Schooley | March 24, 2025

The key to productivity may actually be allowing workers to sleep during the day. Learn about incorporating nap time into your workplace.

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Mobile Wallet Guide: Google Wallet vs. Apple Pay vs. Samsung Wallet
By Adam Uzialko | March 20, 2025

Compare Google Wallet, Apple Pay and Samsung Wallet to find the best mobile payment option for your needs. Learn about features, security and compatibility.

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Southwest Airlines: A Case Study in Great Customer Service
By Sean Peek | March 20, 2025

Southwest has built an impeccable reputation by putting customers first and prioritizing its employees. Here's what businesses can learn from Southwest.

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In the Can: 5 Types of Presentations Every CEO Needs to Have
By Julie Thompson | March 20, 2025

CEOs must be able to speak for their companies at crucial junctions. Learn how to prepare an investor pitch, board meeting update, vision pitch and more.

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TouchBistro Review and Pricing
By Jamie Johnson | March 20, 2025

TouchBistro is a customizable POS system for restaurants of all sizes. Learn how TouchBistro works and the different features it offers.

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MMS vs. SMS: Which is Best for Text Message Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | March 20, 2025

SMS and MMS are two different ways to send text messages. Learn how to choose the right one for your small business’s marketing campaign.

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What Are TikTok Alternatives for My Business?
By Jennifer Dublino | March 20, 2025
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The Best Credit Card Processors of 2025: Pricing and Hardware
By Mike Berner | March 19, 2025

We spent hundreds of of hours researching and hands-on testing all of the top credit credit card processors. Find out more about the ones we found to be the best.

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Is it Better to Buy or Lease a Car for Business?
By Max Freedman | March 19, 2025

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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How to Get Professional Guidance for Your SMB on a Budget
By Amanda Hoffman | March 19, 2025

Discover budget-friendly ways for small businesses to access expert financial guidance.