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Ahead of the Pack: 8 Ways to Keep Your Business Competitive
By Sean Peek | June 06, 2024

Follow these four strategies to beat your competitors in today's cutthroat business world.

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Types of Business Loans and How to Choose
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 06, 2024

Learn how to choose the best business loan for your unique business.

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Unsecured Small Business Loans for Startups From $50,000 to $100,000
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 06, 2024

Every new business needs capital, but starting out with a large amount of debt can be a burden. Here's a rundown of small loan options to consider.

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How to Decide Which Type of Business Loan Is Right for You
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 06, 2024

Finding the right sources of funding for your business can be difficult. Learn how to choose the right one for you.

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The Death of the Workday: Is 9-to-5 Working Obsolete?
By Jamie Johnson | June 05, 2024

While a 9-to-5 workday used to be standard, today's freelancing and remote work trends are causing a shift. Learn the pros and cons of working 9 to 5.

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5 Marketing Challenges Only Nonprofits Understand
By Jennifer Dublino | June 05, 2024

Marketing for a nonprofit is very different from corporate marketing. Here are some common nonprofit marketing challenges and how to overcome them.

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How to Increase Your Restaurant’s Profits in 2025
By Sean Peek | June 03, 2024

The restaurant industry is highly competitive. Here's how your restaurant can save money and attract new customers.

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Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Product Failure
By Jennifer Dublino | May 31, 2024

What pitfalls cause most products to fail? Learn about these common traps so you can avoid mistakes and a failed product launch.

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Why Are So Many Companies Moving to Florida?
By Jennifer Dublino | May 29, 2024

Many established companies of all sizes have decided to make Florida their home. Learn why companies are moving to Florida and how to make the move.

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4 Tips to Build a Strong In-House Marketing Team
By Jennifer Dublino | May 24, 2024

If you have the resources, an in-house marketing team can lower costs and foster creativity and agility. Learn to build a strong in-house marketing team.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Welcome to America: What Non-Residents Need to Consider When Forming a Company in the U.S.
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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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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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.

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Why Small Business Owners Should Think About Taxes Year-Round
By Sean Peek | May 09, 2024

Learn how to tackle taxes more effectively and get bigger deductions by folding tax plans into your overall business strategy.

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14 Tools to Measure Employee Performance
By Sean Peek | May 08, 2024

Learn what employee performance measurement tools are, what their benefits are, and some of the top software to use in your business.