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Text Message Laws Every Business Needs to Follow
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | September 30, 2024

Learn the laws governing text message marketing to avoid significant fines and legal issues in your SMS marketing campaigns.

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Don’t Wait! Speed Up Your Checkout Lines With These 4 Tips
By Jennifer Dublino | September 30, 2024

POS systems can reduce checkout lines while helping you gather and maintain customer data. Learn how to speed up your checkout lines.

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9 Benefits of Switching to Cloud-Based POS Software
By Sean Peek | September 30, 2024

Cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) software has many advantages over traditional sales technology. Consider these benefits and top systems.

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8 Ways In-Store Tablets Improve the Customer Experience
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2024

Find out how in-store tablets make life better for employees and customers.

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15 Top POS System Features
By Sean Peek | September 30, 2024

The best POS system will vary based on your needs and the customer experience you want to provide. Here are 15 important features to look for.

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POS Reports Your Retail Business Should Be Using
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 30, 2024

With this guide, learn how a point-of-sale (POS) system can transform your business by increasing sales, maximizing results and reducing waste.

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Best Uses for Tablets at Your Restaurant
By Sean Peek | September 30, 2024

Tablets make it easier for customers to order tableside and pay their bills quickly. Learn more about how your restaurant can use tablets.

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RingCentral vs. Zoom Comparison
By Jessica Elliott | September 30, 2024

Decide which phone system is right for your business. Learn how features and pricing stack up in our RingCentral vs. Zoom comparison.

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What Is a Softphone?
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

Softphones help businesses deliver voice, text and video over the web via cloud-based VoIP service providers. Learn how to use softphones in your business.

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What Is a Cloud PBX?
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

Cloud PBX is an internet-based virtual PBX system that routes and manages calls. Learn how it compares to on-premises PBX and find cloud PBX providers.

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What is Interactive Voice Response?
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

Your company may benefit from an interactive voice response system, which routes callers to the right contacts. Here is what you need to know.

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What Is a Cloud-Based Phone System?
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

Businesses are replacing their old telephone systems with more modern digital networks. Learn the pros and cons of using cloud phone systems.

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What Is PBX?
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

Learn whether a PBX phone system is right for your business.

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What Is VoIP?
By Mark Fairlie | September 30, 2024

VoIP technology uses a broadband internet connection to transmit phone calls. Learn VoIP's features and everything you need to know to implement VoIP.

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How Often Should You Upgrade Your Phone System?
By Sean Peek | September 30, 2024

Businesses need a business phone system that's fast, reliable and up to date. Learn how and when to upgrade and the best business phone systems to consider.

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RingCentral vs. Dialpad Comparison
By Nicole Fallon | September 30, 2024

RingCentral and Dialpad are robust, scalable business phone systems. Compare their features and pricing to determine the best one for your small business.

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RingCentral vs. 8×8: How Do They Compare?
By Nicole Fallon | September 27, 2024

RingCentral and 8x8 are robust business phone systems. Learn how their features and pricing compare so you can choose the best option for your business.

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Nextiva vs. 8×8: Business Phone System Comparison
By Jessica Elliott | September 27, 2024

Should you choose Nextiva or 8x8 for your business phone system? Nextiva is user-friendly, but 8x8 offers global workforce support. Learn how they compare.

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5 Ways to Influence Your Email Subscribers With Relevant Content
By Jennifer Dublino | September 27, 2024

Customer and prospect engagement is crucial in email marketing campaigns. Learn how to influence and impact subscribers with timely, relevant content.

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Striking a Chord: The Hidden Business Lessons in These Hit Songs
By Mike Berner | September 26, 2024

Entrepreneurs and business owners can learn some valuable lessons from the lyrics of hit songs by Beyoncé, Frank Sinatra and more.

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Hidden Costs of Restaurant Marketing
By Jennifer Dublino | September 26, 2024

Restaurant marketing includes hidden costs for restaurant owners to consider. Learn about hidden restaurant marketing costs and tips on marketing budgets.

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10 Mobile Device Marketing Strategies for Your Small Business
By Ben Mizes | September 26, 2024

If you're not marketing your business on mobile devices, you may be losing money. Learn four mobile device marketing strategies to target smartphone users.

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Up in Smoke: Should Businesses Still Drug Test for Marijuana?
By Skye Schooley | September 26, 2024

Amid increased legalization, the debate on whether to still drug test employees for weed use is complicated. See the pros and cons here.

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How to Boost Customer Retention
By Jennifer Dublino | September 26, 2024

Keeping your existing customers keeps costs down while helping your company grow. Learn how to make customers happy enough to keep doing business with you.

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A Cybersecurity Plan for Small Business Owners
By Mark Fairlie | September 26, 2024

Learn how to develop a cybersecurity plan that prevents or stops cyberattacks before they harm your business.

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Don’t Go It Alone: The Case for Hiring a Marketing Expert
By Jennifer Dublino | September 26, 2024

While entrepreneurs can do it all, they should leave digital marketing to the experts. Learn how a digital marketing expert can improve your bottom line.

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5 Best Restaurant POS Systems in 2024
By Quinn Springett | September 26, 2024

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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5 Ways to Reduce Your Business’s Carbon Footprint
By Michael Wood | September 25, 2024

Find out what a carbon footprint is, how to reduce your company's environmental impact and why it matters.

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Choosing the Best Pricing Model for Your Business: License vs. Subscription
By Jamie Johnson | September 25, 2024

Licenses and subscriptions are popular pricing models. Learn how licenses and subscriptions work and how to choose a pricing strategy for your business.

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How to Measure and Improve Your Marketing ROI
By Jennifer Dublino | September 25, 2024

Measuring your marketing ROI will give you an idea of what's working best so you can refocus marketing dollars and stop ineffective programs.