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Square vs. PayPal
By Jennifer Dublino | May 24, 2024

Square and PayPal give merchants an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards. Learn how their features, plans, pricing and integrations compare.

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Nextiva vs. Ooma Office: How Do They Compare?
By Nicole Fallon | May 23, 2024

Nextiva and Ooma are comprehensive business phone systems. Learn how their features and pricing compare so you can choose the best one for your business.

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Merchant One vs. Square Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | May 23, 2024
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HubSpot vs Zoho Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 23, 2024

See a comparison of the HubSpot and Zoho CRMs when it comes to pricing, features, integrations and more.

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HubSpot vs. monday Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | May 23, 2024

HubSpot and monday Sales CRM can help your business handle leads, marketing, reporting and more. Learn how these top CRM software packages compare.

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FreshBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Mike Berner | May 23, 2024

FreshBooks and Xero are two top accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks Comparison
By Mike Berner | May 23, 2024

FreshBooks and QuickBooks are two of the best accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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How Lonely Planet Navigated From Print Travel Guides to Award-Winning Social Media
By Tess Barker | May 21, 2024

A Q&A with Lonely Planet’s social media director Deepa Lakshmin

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Renewable Resources: The Impact of Green Energy on the Economy
By Jennifer Dublino | May 20, 2024

Green energy is good for the planet, but it also affects businesses and the economy. Learn why some countries are shifting toward renewable resources.

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Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey Talks Selling to Amazon and What Excites Him Now
By Tess Barker | May 20, 2024

Our full Q&A with the legendary former grocery chain CEO and author of The Whole Story

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Does Corporate Gift-Giving Produce The Desired Outcome?
By Ryan McGonagill | May 20, 2024
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Build Your List: How to Get People to Subscribe to Your Blog
By Jennifer Dublino | May 20, 2024

Getting people to subscribe to your blog moves them down the sales funnel toward becoming a customer. Learn how to increase your blog subscriber list.

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Podium Text Message Marketing Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

Podium is an online reputation management service that allows you to acquire and manage customer reviews from one robust platform.

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EZ Texting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

EZ Texting is an excellent service to help you control your text message marketing campaigns. Its many tools and resources are easy to find and use in the software's dashboard.

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Textedly Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

Textedly offers text messages services with features like scheduled messages, mass group texting, built-in link sharing and automatic text replies. Pricing varies depending on the package you select....

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Textline Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

Textline offers robust communication and security features. Learn why it's our choice for the best text message marketing service for large businesses.

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Twilio Flex Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024
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Top 5 Accounting and Finance Certifications to Get Ahead
By Kim Lindros | May 17, 2024

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

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How to Reduce Idle Time for Your Fleet
By Mark Fairlie | May 17, 2024

Learn how GPS tracking tools can measure vehicles' idle time effectively to increase your company's productivity and profitability.

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6 Things You Should Know About Competition in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | May 16, 2024

When does friendly competition between co-workers turn toxic? Follow these strategies to manage your team's competitiveness and drive healthy motivation.

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Collaboration Improves Workplace Performance. Here’s How to Encourage It
By Jennifer Post | May 16, 2024

Make your workers more productive and engaged by promoting a collaborative workplace – here's how.

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Using Coupons to Drive Engagement and Retention
By Julie Thompson | May 16, 2024

Your customers want custom offers. Here's how you can use technology to offer coupons that engage customers and boost your bottom line.

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Welcome to America: What Nonresidents Need to Consider When Forming a Company in the US
By Sean Peek | May 15, 2024

Non-U.S. residents can form a business in the United States, but there are a few things they need to consider. Learn what with this guide.

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MLMs Are Preying on the Dream of Entrepreneurship
By Mona Bushnell | May 15, 2024

Learn how to tell the difference between legitimate business prospects and scams.

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4 Marketing Hacks to Help You Attract the Right Investors
By Jennifer Dublino | May 15, 2024

Marketing strategy is a crucial aspect of landing investors. Use your marketing skills to identify, message and pitch potential business investors.

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Time Crunch: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Prioritizing Your Tasks
By Jennifer Post | May 15, 2024

Entrepreneurs often find themselves overburdened with tasks. Learn how to allocate your time and prioritize your tasks.

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What’s the Difference Between a Tough Boss and a Toxic One? (Full Q&A)
By Jane Meggitt | May 14, 2024

An interview with Toxic Leaders and Tough Bosses author Teresa A. Daniel

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The 10 Largest E-Commerce Markets in the World by Country
By Mark Fairlie | May 14, 2024

Here is a quick introduction to the biggest e-commerce markets in the world and some interesting facts about the industry in those countries.

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SimpleTexting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | May 13, 2024

SimpleTexting is a straightforward SMS service that connects you to your customers. It offers helpful tools, an easy-to-use dashboard and flexible plans.