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Experience Over Goods: The Millennial Shift in Spending
By Jennifer Dublino | July 30, 2024

Millennials have markedly different spending habits from their predecessors. Learn how to shift your strategy to appeal to them.

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Financial Accounting: What You Need to Know
By Dock David Treece | July 30, 2024

Learn what every business owner needs to know about financial accounting, accounting software and financial statements.

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How to Create a Contest That Makes Your Brand Go Viral
By Sean Peek | July 30, 2024

Contests can create excitement and engagement for your brand, and help find new customers. Learn how you can run a successful promotion.

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How to Make Your Direct Sales Business Explode in No Time
By Mark Fairlie | July 30, 2024

A direct sales business sells products or services outside of a retail environment. Follow these tips and strategies to build your direct sales business.

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Drinking on the Job: Small Business Guide to Creating an Office Alcohol Policy
By Sean Peek | July 30, 2024

Some employers allow drinking in the office. Here's what businesses should consider when creating an office alcohol policy for employees.

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The Cold Weather Effect: Raising Profits When Temperatures Drop
By Jennifer Post | July 30, 2024

The cold weather effect is a retail phenomenon of increased profits during cold weather. Learn how to weatherproof your business to reap the benefits.

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With Power Comes Pain: The Downsides of Being the Boss
By Jennifer Post | July 30, 2024

Being a boss comes with challenges and hardships. Learn the downsides of being the boss and tips to reduce the stress of managing others.

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Funding Woes, Be Gone: 10 Ways to Minimize Your Startup Costs
By Jennifer Dublino | July 29, 2024

Minimize your costs by following these tips.

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9 HR Basics for Any Small Business
By Vanessa Johnson | July 26, 2024

Learn some human resources basics to ensure your business successfully recruits and retains employees and stays legally compliant.

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Top Virtual Reality Business Use Cases
By Mark Fairlie | July 26, 2024

Interest in virtual reality business ventures is high. Learn about five virtual reality use cases and the pros and cons of virtual reality in business.

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Workplace Bullying: How to Identify and Handle It
By Skye Schooley | July 26, 2024

Learn how to recognize bullying in the workplace and strategies for handling inappropriate treatment.

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5 Ways to Increase Business Productivity
By Sean Peek | July 26, 2024

Use these tools and approaches to boost productivity and efficiency in your office – and find out what to avoid.

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How the Self-Employed Can Make Roth IRA Contributions
By Jennifer Dublino | July 26, 2024

This guide explains how self-employed people can make Roth IRA contributions to save for their retirement.

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How the Best Companies Develop Better Employees
By Melissa Powell | July 25, 2024

Developing great employees starts with addressing their needs as professionals. Here's how to support their goals and keep them at your company.

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No Need for Reinvention: 15 Ways to Repurpose Your Blog Content for More Traffic
By Mark Fairlie | July 25, 2024

Refreshing and repurposing blog posts can improve your site ranking, create more value, and attract new audiences. Learn how to repurpose your blog content.

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Are Stock Photos Still Worth Using in 2025?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 25, 2024

The stock images companies use are often not very good. Take advantage of alternatives to help your content perform better.

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Being a Good Co-Worker Makes the Workplace Better
By Mark Fairlie | July 25, 2024

While business owners and managers are responsible for creating a great work environment, you can contribute by being a good co-worker. Learn how.

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What’s in a Name? How to Choose the Most Appropriate Job Title
By Skye Schooley | July 25, 2024

Learn how to pick great job titles for your employees, the common job titles and levels, and why job titles matter.

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How to Compress Photos
By Bennett Conlin | July 25, 2024

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

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Why an MBA Degree Isn’t as Prestigious as It Once Was
By Jamie Johnson | July 25, 2024

An MBA isn't as popular or necessary as it once was. Find out why – and whether it's still worth it for your career path.

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These PR Mistakes Could Kill Your Business
By Julie Thompson | July 24, 2024

Public relations and marketing mistakes can irreparably harm your company to the point where you need to shut down. See what to avoid and get solutions.

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How a Good Work Atmosphere Leads to More Success
By Julie Thompson | July 24, 2024

Your workplace atmosphere has a big hand in your business's success. Learn the benefits of a healthy work environment and how to create one.

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How to Repurpose Old Content to Boost Marketing Results
By Jennifer Dublino | July 24, 2024

Save time on content creation and get more results by repurposing existing content. Learn how to repurpose content, find new audiences, and boost SEO.

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Management Theory of Rosabeth Moss Kanter
By Sean Peek | July 24, 2024

Rosabeth Moss Kanter's change model and take on leadership can benefit your company. Learn her management theory's six keys and how to implement them.

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5 Reasons Why Teamwork Is Crucial to Workplace Success
By Sean Peek | July 24, 2024

Follow these essential tips to boost your company's bottom line and overall communication through teamwork.

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9 Steps to Harnessing the Power of Your People to Innovate
By Alex Goryachev | July 24, 2024

Innovation should be a priority in an organization. Learn how to facilitate the process and what mistakes to avoid.

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HR Compliance Challenges Small Businesses Face Today
By Skye Schooley | July 24, 2024

Are you violating employment compliance regulations? You might be. Check out our list of the most challenging HR regulations small businesses face.

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17 Free Tools to Learn the Basics of Coding
By Scott Gerber | July 24, 2024

Coding might seem like a daunting, time-consuming and expensive skill to learn, but these entrepreneurs have learned the essentials with free tools.

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Digital Disrupt: What Businesses Can Learn From Netflix
By Mark Fairlie | July 24, 2024

Just as Netflix disrupted the media landscape to find success, other businesses must innovate or risk obsolescence. Learn what Netflix's path can teach us.

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11 Social Media Networks to Use for Personal Branding
By Jennifer Dublino | July 23, 2024

Personal branding can help you in your current business and in the future. Start building your personal brand with these 11 social media platforms.