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An S corporation helps you avoid double taxation and the self-employment tax. Learn the pros and cons of S corporations and other corporate structures.

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

Text message marketing is an easy way to boost your digital marketing efforts. Learn why and how you should use it.

Every business can benefit from social media, no matter its size or industry. Learn four benefits of using social media and pitfalls to watch out for.

When you're selling intangible goods and services, you'll need to create a unique marketing plan and sales process involving trust. Learn what's involved.

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

Many human resources information systems have some type of employee self-service options. Here's what you need to know about employee self-service.

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

Use these simple tricks to make your business more efficient with the minimum resources.

Learn how five top restaurant employee-theft scams work. We'll show you how to stop losing money to employee theft and retake control of your restaurant.

A document management system can enhance security, streamline workflows and increase productivity. Learn how to choose the best DMS for your business.

Use these strategies to automate your email communications without coming across as cold to your customers.

Check out these ways interactive voice response systems can improve your business’s customer service and positively impact your brand.

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

Workforce trends and cultural standards have evolved over the years. Learn how to revise your business's dress code policy to keep up.

While self-funding a business is difficult, it isn’t impossible. Here are important tips for entrepreneurs considering the idea.

Social media has changed marketing. Learn how to create a social media marketing strategy, what to avoid, and how to ensure successful social media campaigns.

An excerpt from Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity That Works

Use these five tips to create a better podcast and stand out in this crowded market.

Create a work culture that allows employees to understand how their contribution is meaningful. Here are tips to help empower your workers.

Businesses must convince customers their personal data is safe. Run a cybersecurity risk assessment to protect company and customer data.

When creating software and apps, businesses should strive for a user experience that doesn't exploit others. Here's how to keep ethics a priority.

Building your bookshelf is an important step in building your business. These books can help you become a better leader for your company.

Companies are struggling to find and retain data analytics talent. Find out why there's a shortage of data analysts and what your business can do.

Lexie Lu, web designer and UX strategist, shares her insight on graphic design trends.

SMB owners are responsible for their own nest eggs. Which retirement account should they choose? Compare the pros and cons of traditional and Roth IRAs.

Some companies allow dogs, cats, birds and even reptiles in the office, but not all businesses can. Weigh the pros and cons of a pet-friendly office.

Accurate estimates are key to your construction business's success. Learn about the top five construction estimating software tools.

Our full Q&A with the author and neuroscience researcher.

Here are several online and offline marketing techniques that you can use to reach more potential customers for your restaurant business.