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Regret Selling Your Company? Buy It Back Like BroBible’s Founders [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | October 04, 2024

BroBible publisher Brandon Wenerd explains how the male millennial lifestyle brand grew by staying true to itself.

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What It Means to Default on a Business Loan and What to Do Next
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 04, 2024

Learn what it means to default on a business loan and what options you have available if this happens to you.

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The Benefits of Mind Mapping for Busy Professionals
By Sean Peek | October 04, 2024

A mind map can help entrepreneurs learn a large, unfamiliar body of concepts. Here is how you can use this technique.

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The Most Popular Giveaway Items for Customers
By Sean Peek | October 04, 2024

Is your business looking to give out promotional products? Consider these smart and trendy gift ideas.

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Why You Should Promote From Within Your Company
By Laura Spawn | October 03, 2024

Learn more about why it's beneficial for employers to promote from within the company

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Like PB&J: Customer Service as a Marketing Strategy
By Julie Thompson | October 02, 2024

Strong customer service can double as a marketing strategy for your business. Learn how to blend these aspects of your company seamlessly.

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A Crash Course in the Business Legal Terms You Need to Know
By Mark Fairlie | October 01, 2024

From comparable worth to torts, here's the legal lingo all business owners should know.

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How The Cloud Can Help Grow Your Business
By Mark Fairlie | October 01, 2024

The cloud can help your business grow. Learn what the cloud is, the benefits of cloud services and software, and how much cloud services cost.

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Website Design Tips for Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | October 01, 2024

Website design is a crucial marketing element, representing your business to customers and prospects. Learn how to plan and design an effective website.

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Complete List of POS Charges and Fees
By Jamie Johnson | September 30, 2024

Every size business can benefit from a POS system, and there are various prices and technology suited for every need. Here's what you need to know.

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The Benefits of Restaurant iPad POS Systems
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2024

POS systems can provide a lot of value to your restaurant. Learn more about how this technology can boost your profits.

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Clover vs. Toast POS & Payment Processing Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | September 30, 2024

Clover and Toast are payment processors that can provide POS functionality and hardware. Learn how their features, service and costs compare.

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PayPal Credit Card Processing Review
By Lori Fairbanks | September 30, 2024

PayPal lets businesses of all sizes, including startups and microbusinesses, accept credit cards with minimal application requirements. It's affordable, has transparent pricing and terms, and is easy...

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Digital Receipts: Why Retailers Are Embracing Them
By Sean Peek | September 30, 2024

The latest digital receipt technology enables retailers to include marketing messaging. Learn the benefits and get software recommendations.

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Shopify POS Review and Pricing
By Lori Fairbanks | September 30, 2024

Businesses using the Shopify platform to sell products online can use Shopify Payments to accept credit and debit card payments. You can also use the service to accept payments via social media...

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Shopify vs. Square: Which POS Is Best for Your Business?
By Jamie Johnson | September 30, 2024

Shopify and Square are two popular POS systems for e-commerce. Learn how Shopify vs. Square compares and where each one stands out or falls short.

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How to Choose a Bar POS System
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2024

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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Epos Now Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2024

Epos Now is a top point-of-sale (POS) system known for excellent integrations. Learn about Epos Now's features, limitations, pricing, support and more.

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Lightspeed POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2024

Lightspeed is a top POS system for retail businesses. Learn about its feature-rich software and advanced e-commerce, reporting, and management tools.

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Toast POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2024

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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CAKE Review
By Quinn Springett | September 30, 2024

Cake by Mad Mobile is an efficient POS system ideal for restaurants. Learn about Cake's ease of use, features, pricing, inventory management and support.

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Wix Review
By Elizabeth Crumbly | September 30, 2024
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What Is SMS for Business?
By David Gargaro | September 30, 2024

Use SMS messaging in text message marketing campaigns to reach customers on their mobile devices. Learn the types of SMS messages and how to use them.

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15 Successful Text Message Marketing Examples
By Shannon Flynn | September 30, 2024

Text message marketing is a powerful tool for reaching your customers. See some SMS marketing examples and adapt them to your campaign.

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7 Benefits of Text Message Marketing
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2024

Discover how text message marketing helps drive customer engagement and increases purchasing, plus tips on which SMS services to use.

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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.