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How to Choose a Bar POS System
By Skye Schooley | November 24, 2025

Every bar owner understands that bars have unique needs, and so does your bar POS system. Learn how to choose the best bar POS system for your business.

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What Is a Cloud PBX?
By Mark Fairlie | November 24, 2025

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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8 Ways In-Store Tablets Improve the Customer Experience
By Skye Schooley | November 24, 2025

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

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9 Benefits of Switching to Cloud-Based POS Software
By Sean Peek | November 24, 2025

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

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What Are Multiline Phone Systems?
By Mark Fairlie | November 24, 2025

Learn how to improve communications and optimize your entire business with a phone system capable of handling multiple calls simultaneously.

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5 Ways a UX Designer Can Benefit Your Company
By Jamie Johnson | November 24, 2025

A user experience, or UX, designer makes products accessible and usable. Learn how a UX designer can optimize your offerings and help your small business.

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What Is a Softphone?
By Mark Fairlie | November 24, 2025

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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15 Top POS System Features
By Sean Peek | November 21, 2025

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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How to Block Websites From Employee Use
By Stella Morrison | November 21, 2025

This guide explains how to block and filter websites to restrict employee access to certain content on the company network.

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Best Uses for Tablets at Your Restaurant
By Sean Peek | November 21, 2025

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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How to Choose a Mobile POS System
By Skye Schooley | November 21, 2025

There are a lot of mobile point-of-sale apps out there. How do you choose the best mobile POS for your business?

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The Pros and Cons of Offering Money-Back Guarantees
By Sean Peek | November 21, 2025

Offering money-back guarantees has both pros and cons. See whether a money-back guarantee is right for your business.

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How to Create Community Around Your Brand
By Jennifer Dublino | November 21, 2025

Cultivating a fan community around your brand and products can create marketing and retention opportunities. Learn how to build a robust brand community.

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How to Qualify for an Agricultural Loan
By Max Freedman | November 20, 2025

It can be difficult to keep up with the costs associated with running a farm. Low-interest agricultural loans help farmers stay afloat.

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How to Send an Email Blast (With Examples)
By Rachelle Gordon | November 20, 2025

Email blasts are a small but impactful way to reach a wide audience. Find out how to craft a successful e-blast in this guide.

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How to Create a Web Scraping Tool in PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | November 20, 2025

Web scraping tools gather a website's pertinent information for you to peruse or download. Learn how to create your own web scraping tool in PowerShell.

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How to Manage File System ACLs With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | November 20, 2025

Before you can change an ACL, you must get the current one. There are two ways to do this with PowerShell. Learn how to get the current ACL and modify it.

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How to Manage IIS Application Pools With PowerShell
By Mark Fairlie | November 20, 2025

PowerShell helps IT experts manage IIS web server farms with dozens or hundreds of app pools. Learn how to manage IIS application tools with PowerShell.

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How to Remotely Invoke Applications With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | November 20, 2025

Not all applications are created with remote execution in mind. PowerShell provides several ways to invoke applications on remote computers.

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How to Create and Send Invoices With PayPal
By Jennifer Dublino | November 20, 2025

Want to send a professional invoice via PayPal? Follow this guide to learn how.

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How to Get a License for Your Construction Company
By Sean Peek | November 20, 2025

Most states in the U.S. require contractors to have a license to work legally. Here’s how to successfully license your construction company.

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Create a Business Profile on LinkedIn: Complete Guide for 2025
By Mark Fairlie | November 20, 2025

Creating a business profile on LinkedIn is a great way to connect with partners and talent. Learn more about LinkedIn business profiles.

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How to Get PPP Loan Forgiveness
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 20, 2025

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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Trademark Basics: How to Submit a Trademark
By Max Freedman | November 20, 2025

Submitting a trademark is a way to protect your intellectual property. Learn how to submit a trademark properly, how it differs from a copyright, and more.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card
By Dock David Treece | November 20, 2025

A business credit card has distinct advantages, like simplified accounting. Learn how to choose, apply for and qualify for a business credit card.

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PayPal Credit Card Processing: How to Accept Card Payments With PayPal
By Adam Uzialko | November 20, 2025

To accept credit cards with PayPal, set up a business account, connect to PayPal’s payment gateway, and use PayPal Zettle for in-person or online payments.

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How to Reconcile a Business Bank Account
By Dock David Treece | November 20, 2025

Learn how to reconcile your business’s bank account by comparing your recorded transactions to the bank statements. Then, you can follow up on any errors.

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How to Use Meta Business Suite: A Small Business Guide
By Nicole Fallon | November 20, 2025

Here’s how small businesses can set up and make the most of Meta Business Suite, including key features and best practices.

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How to Compress a Photo: Compress JPEG Guide
By Bennett Conlin | November 20, 2025

Compressing photos is easy. Learn how to compress JPEG images using a few simple tools.

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International Calling Costs: Everything You Need to Know
By Marc Prosser | November 19, 2025

Any business that deals with international clients or partners will need to make calls overseas. This guide will help you save on such expenses.