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Automated Email Sequence Examples
By Marisa Sanfilippo | November 06, 2024

You can keep your customers more engaged by using automated email sequences, which looks at their actions and behaviors and helps you craft better campaigns.

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From COVID-19 to Hurricane Season: Disaster Preparedness for Small Business
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2024

If you have a strong plan in place, it'll take more than a natural disaster like COVID-19 to sink your company.

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How to Create a Paperless Office
By Sean Peek | November 06, 2024

Paperless office solutions reduce clutter, improve organization and streamline reporting. Here's how to create a paperless office.

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Does Working From Home Save Companies Money?
By Baruch Silvermann | November 06, 2024

After the pandemic created a remote work shift, working from home became common. Learn how remote work can save a company money and bring other benefits.

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How to Transition to Long-Term Work From Home
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 06, 2024

Working from home requires preparation and a new approach. Learn how to transition to remote work if you're working for a company or starting your own business.

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How to Get PPP Loan Forgiveness
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2024

The pandemic’s Paycheck Protection Program offered relief to businesses. Here is what you should know about the loan forgiveness process.

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Grants For Felons, SBA Programs & More Funding Options
By Sean Peek | November 06, 2024

The government and nonprofits provide funds for felons who want to start a business. Here is a list of options, from grants to crowdfunding to loans.

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Should You Offer Your Employees a PPO?
By Julie Ritzer Ross | November 06, 2024

A PPO healthcare plan has its pros and cons. Learn more about what those are when deciding if it is right for your employees.

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5 Simple Ways to Pinpoint Your Brand’s Target Audience
By Chris Christoff | November 06, 2024

When you start a business, you need to understand your target market at a fundamental level. Here's exactly how to identify your audience.

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What Is a Severance Package and Severance Agreement?
By Adam Uzialko | November 05, 2024

Severance pay is sometimes paid out to an employee when they are terminated. Check out these free severance agreement templates and letters.

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Hitting the Books: A Guide to Retail Accounting
By Jill Bowers | November 05, 2024

Learn about the methods of calculating and tracking inventory that are used in retail accounting.

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5 Reasons Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Sales
By Jennifer Dublino | November 05, 2024

While sales careers require a variety of skills, emotional intelligence may be one of the most important. Learn why emotional intelligence matters in sales.

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Best Business Certifications of 2025
By Sean Peek | November 05, 2024

A business certification can take your career to the next level, making your skills stand out and helping you get the right salary.

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Guide to Marketing Certifications
By Max Freedman | November 05, 2024

Marketing certificates bolster your digital and traditional marketing skills and job prospects. Learn about marketing certifications and which are best.

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PowerShell Basics: Programming With Loops
By Tim Ferrell | November 05, 2024

In this PowerShell tutorial, we show you how to use the For loop, ForEach-Object loop, and the While, Do-While and Do-Until loops.

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62 Inspiring Quotes From Trailblazing Women We Admire
By Sean Peek | November 05, 2024

These quotes from women who paved the way in their respective fields can serve as inspiring motivational tools to keep working towards your goals.

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Credit Card Payment Processing Rules and Laws You Need to Know About
By Jennifer Dublino | November 05, 2024

Credit cards are a common way to make purchases, but businesses must abide by certain rules and regulations, including the PCI Data Security Standard.

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What Your Business Can Learn From Peter Drucker
By Jennifer Dublino | November 05, 2024

Peter Drucker was an influential management consultant whose theories are widely used today. Learn how Drucker's management theory can help your business.

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Forget the Checks: 5 Reasons Why Your Construction Company Should Accept Credit Card Payments
By Sean Peek | November 04, 2024

Customers prefer to pay construction companies with credit cards. Here are three reasons why you should consider accepting credit cards.

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Snail Mail Will Rescue Your Digital Campaigns From Tech Uncertainty
By Mark Fairlie | November 04, 2024

Postal mail is a great way to improve responsiveness from your digital marketing campaigns. Find out why it performs so well, even among elusive Gen Zers.

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6 Legal Challenges for E-Commerce Businesses
By Sean Peek | November 04, 2024

These five legal challenges can make or break an e-commerce company. Learn how to avoid law and regulation problems that might hurt your small business.

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WorkSight by G&A Partners Review
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

WorkSight is a comprehensive human resources outsourcing solution. Learn about the features that make it the best HRO platform for employee development.

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Deel Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

Deel is a global PEO provider with various HR functions available. Learn why Deel is the best PEO for businesses that require global payroll services.

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TriNet Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

TriNet offers extensive, industry-specific HR services, such as payroll, risk management and benefits administration. There is no minimum employee or long-term contract requirement to enroll in...

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Employee Rights You’re Violating Right Now
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 01, 2024

Employers should understand employees' rights to avoid violating them. Learn about violations like discrimination, wage errors, sexual harassment and more.

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Things You Should Know Before Hiring a Call Center
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

If your business struggles with its volume of inbound calls, a call center service can help. Here's what you should consider before partnering with one.

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5 Examples Where the Personal Touch Still Matters in Marketing
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2024

Digital marketing can help you reach many people at once, but reaching out to individual customers or prospects with a personal touch can be effective.

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How to Create a New Brand Image From Scratch
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2024

Creating a brand image is a crucial marketing task to establish a brand identity. Learn what's involved in a new brand image and branding do's and don'ts.

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Square Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 30, 2024

Square is a top credit card processor with no fees, low rates and pay-as-you-go terms. Learn why Square is the best credit card processor for startups.

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QuickBooks Desktop vs. Online: Which Should You Use?
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

Should you use the desktop application or web browser version of QuickBooks? Here are some important updates about this software program.