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15 Tips to Become an Extrovert
By Sean Peek | December 06, 2024

Becoming more of an extrovert can help you in the business world, better engaging your team and customers. Follow these tips to do it most naturally.

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How and When to Create and Use PowerShell Modules
By Adam Bertram | December 06, 2024

PowerShell modules allow you to combine multiple scripts to simplify code management. Learn step-by-step instructions for creating and using these modules.

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How Digital Assistants Can Improve Workplace Productivity
By Sean Peek | December 06, 2024

Learn all about digital personal assistants, and seven ways they can improve your workplace.

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7 Medical Billing Tips for Small Practices
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 06, 2024

Streamline your medical billing process – and receive payment for your services faster – with these suggestions.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Mobile Payments?
By Jamie Johnson | December 06, 2024

Mobile payments provide a fast and easy way for restaurants to receive payments, but there are pros and cons to this method. Here is what you need to know.

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How Companies Can Change Their Culture to Attract (and Retain) Millennials
By Sean Peek | December 06, 2024

Do you want more millennials to join and remain loyal to your company? Here's how to recruit and keep this age group.

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How to Implement Continuous Performance Management
By Jennifer Dublino | December 06, 2024

Continuous performance management can boost morale and improve communication. Learn how to implement continuous performance management in your company.

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How People Got Rich Without College
By Julie Thompson | December 06, 2024

Society tells us to go to college, but that isn't the only route to financial freedom. Learn how starting a business and upskilling can lead to wealth.

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Former FBI Spy Recruiter’s Trust-Building Tips Are Straight Outta Quantico (Full Q&A)
By Dan Ketchum | December 05, 2024

An interview with “Unbreakable Alliances” author Robin Dreeke

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The Influence of Leadership Styles: How Givers and Takers Match Up
By Sean Peek | December 05, 2024

Workplaces are full of all types of people, including givers, takers and matchers. Learn the pros and cons of various leadership styles.

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Which Is Better: Cash- or Accrual-Based Business Accounting?
By Sean Peek | December 05, 2024

Cash- and accrual-based business accounting are analysis methods for determining a business's financial health. Learn which is right for your business.

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9 Ways to Reduce Your Email Bounce Rate
By Rachelle Gordon | December 05, 2024

Email bounce rates are a crucial KPI for any email marketing campaign. Here's how to improve them.

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Use Role-Playing to Engage Your Sales Force
By Mark Fairlie | December 05, 2024

Sales skills can be taught, and role-playing is a great way to improve them. Here are tips and examples to incorporate role-playing into your training.

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A Guide to Payroll Forms
By Simone Johnson | December 05, 2024

Managing payroll forms is a necessary part of owning and running a business. Learn about the payroll tax and report forms business owners must understand.

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5 Tips for Reengaging Past Clients
By Jamie Johnson | December 05, 2024

Reengaging past clients can create new business and save money. Learn strategies for reengaging former clients and the benefits of client reengagement.

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Financial Tracking 101: Top Implementation Practices and Best Tools
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 05, 2024

Whether you do it yourself or rely on accounting software, finance tracking is essential for small business owners.

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How to Manage IIS Application Pools With PowerShell
By Mark Fairlie | December 05, 2024

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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Dose of Motivation: 60 Inspirational Quotes About Success by Influential CEOs
By Alan Rabinowitz | December 05, 2024

Here are 60 inspirational quotes and business advice from uber-successful CEOs.

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Understanding Functions in PowerShell
By Mark Fairlie | December 05, 2024

Don’t copy and paste the same code over and over again. Instead, create a PowerShell function and save yourself time.

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What to Know When Choosing Business Insurance
By Sean Peek | December 04, 2024

Choosing insurance for your company or employees is important, and should not be done casually. Here’s what to consider when getting insurance.

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The Road Map to Starting a Membership Site From Scratch
By Mark Thompson | December 04, 2024

A subscription site is easy to start and can offer big rewards. Follow these steps to build a loyal member base.

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Remote Work Best Practices (Plus Sample Policy)
By Sean Peek | December 04, 2024

Since working from home is becoming a common trend, it is vital to have a plan that fosters this new working environment and keeps employees on track.

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The Best HR Outsourcing Services of 2024
By Skye Schooley | December 04, 2024

Human resource outsourcing services can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn about the best HROs available for your small business.

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The Best PEO Service Providers of 2024
By Skye Schooley | December 04, 2024

Professional employer organization services can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn about the best PEOs available for your small business.

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How to Reconcile a Business Bank Account
By Dock David Treece | December 04, 2024

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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Employee Performance Goals and Metrics: Performance Goals Examples
By Skye Schooley | December 04, 2024

Setting employee performance goals is an important job for managers. Learn how to set performance goals and why they're important, and view specific examples.

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How to Conduct a Marketing Analysis
By Adam Uzialko | December 04, 2024

Learn how to conduct a marketing analysis that will help you create better strategies to promote your business and understand your customers.

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Technology Should Enhance Communication
By Sean Peek | December 04, 2024

How is technology affecting business communication? Discover the risks and benefits of using technology in the workplace.

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Managing Files Over SFTP With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | December 04, 2024

Although native support for Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is not in PowerShell, by using a free module, you can retrieve, delete and add new files.

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How to Create a Web Scraping Tool in PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | December 04, 2024

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.