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13 Ways to Repurpose Your Blog Content for More Traffic
By Mark Fairlie | July 24, 2025

Turn blog posts into email newsletters, LinkedIn articles, social media graphics, videos, podcasts, and infographics to reach new audiences and boost SEO.

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Know Your Customers: How Different Generations Prefer to Pay
By Sean Peek | July 23, 2025

Each generation has unique payment preferences, from Gen Z’s mobile payments to boomers’ credit cards. Top POS systems support these preferences.

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International Market Expansion: The Benefits of Global Expansion
By Mark Fairlie | July 23, 2025

Global expansion means expanding your business overseas. Learn the benefits of going global and what steps to take for international market expansion.

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Rosabeth Moss Kanter’s Management Theory Explained
By Sean Peek | July 23, 2025

Rosabeth Moss Kanter's management theory, six keys to positive change and Kanter's Law can benefit your company. Learn how to apply Kanter's principles.

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Zendesk Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 23, 2025

Zendesk is a full-featured CRM with tools to optimize sales, marketing and customer service team performance. Learn about Zendesk's features and pricing.

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6 Ways Yoga Can Improve Productivity at Work
By Chad Brooks | July 23, 2025

Incorporating yoga into the daily work routine increases productivity. Here is why regular yoga practice can help your business.

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Being the Boss: Pros and Cons of Being a Manager
By Jennifer Post | July 23, 2025

Being a boss comes with challenges and hardships. Learn the downsides of being the boss and tips to reduce the stress of managing others.

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Make It Memorable: Tips for Creating an Effective Brand Name
By Jennifer Dublino | July 23, 2025

Your brand's name is the foundation for all your future marketing and sales communications. Follow these tips to make it the best possible brand name.

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Deal Desk Guide for Businesses
By Mark Fairlie | July 22, 2025

Deal desks are specialized sales teams focused on high-value deals. Learn the pros and cons of deal desks and how to utilize them to drive sales.

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How Business Debt Consolidation Works
By Julie Thompson | July 22, 2025

Learn who should consider debt consolidation and what you need to know before deciding whether business debt consolidation is right for you.

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Roth IRA Self-Employed Guide: What to Know About Roth IRAs
By Jennifer Dublino | July 22, 2025

This guide explains how self-employed people can make Roth IRA contributions to save for their retirement.

Review
Spectrum Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | July 22, 2025

Spectrum provides high-speed internet service for small businesses and enterprise organizations. The company offers both cable and fiber optic connections.

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Medical Billing Process Step by Step
By Natalie Hamingson | July 22, 2025

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

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Retirement Funds for the Self-Employed: A Complete Guide
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 22, 2025

How do self-employed people plan for retirement? Here are a few retirement plan options for the solopreneur.

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What Is Employee Benefits Management and Administration?
By Sean Peek | July 22, 2025

Learn the role of an employee benefits administrator, the components of benefits administration and the best HR software for help managing benefits.

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Viasat Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | July 22, 2025

Viasat satellite internet covers 96 percent of the U.S. with speeds up to 100 Mbps, persistent IP addresses, and prioritized traffic for rural businesses.

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Why is Cultural Competency Important for Businesses?
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Understanding cultural differences and building a culturally competent company isn't just a skill for global businesses.

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How to Identify Industries That Are Ready for Disruption
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Learn how to identify industries that are ready for disruption and which markets are being shaken up.

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Keep It Simple Stupid: How Businesses Can Use the KISS Principle
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Learn how you can use the KISS principle in your business to improve relationships and make your team more creative at little cost.

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Toast POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 21, 2025

Toast is a top POS system with extensive restaurant features. Learn why Toast's online ordering functionality stands out in the restaurant POS system area.

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How to Support Employees With a Return-to-Work Agreement After Rehab
By Skye Schooley | July 21, 2025

Learn how to support employees returning to work after rehab with return-to-work agreements, legal compliance and recovery-focused policies.

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Sage 50 Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | July 18, 2025

Sage Business Cloud Accounting is a cloud-based accounting solution ideal for customizations. Learn how businesses can use Sage to customize integrations.

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Employee Development: How the Best Companies Develop Better Employees
By Melissa Powell | July 18, 2025

Developing great employees starts with addressing their needs as professionals. Here's how to support their goals and keep them at your company.

Review
M-Files Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | July 18, 2025

M-Files offers intuitive document management with metadata search, OCR, workflow automation, and M-Files Aino AI. Pricing ranges $39-$59 per user monthly.

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Why Are Small Businesses So Important? 10 Ways They Empower Communities
By Mark Fairlie | July 18, 2025

Small businesses employ 43.5% of America's workforce, generate local tax revenue, attract tourists, and support communities through charitable giving efforts.

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8 Marketing Challenges Only Nonprofits Understand
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2025

Marketing for a nonprofit is very different from corporate marketing. Here are some common nonprofit marketing challenges and how to overcome them.

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Azuga GPS Fleet Management Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 17, 2025

Azuga stands out in the fleet tracking space for its high usability. Learn about features, pricing and more.

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Why Are So Many Companies Moving to Florida?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2025

Many established companies of all sizes have decided to make Florida their home. Learn why companies are moving to Florida and how to make the move.

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Top 5 Accounting and Finance Certifications to Get Ahead
By Kim Lindros | July 17, 2025

To grow your career in accounting or finance, consider boosting your knowledge and credibility with these certifications.

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Employee Performance Management Tools: Best Software to Measure Performance
By Sean Peek | July 17, 2025

Learn what employee performance measurement tools are, what their benefits are, and some of the top software to use in your business.