Buying Guides

You've asked your customers to buy local and you should too. Here's why your local B2B purchases have a positive ripple effect on the SMB community.

Credit card testing fraud, driven by bots, is costly and damaging to SMBs and credit cardholders. Learn how to protect your business and customers.

Managers plan and carry out organizational activities, but their role demands leadership. Here are five ways managers can become great leaders.

This guide explains how to block and filter websites to restrict employee access to certain content on the company network.

CEO and DEI expert also addresses culture-war backlash.

Before you sell equity, make sure the capital is well worth it. Here's how to spot a good investment deal.

You don’t go into business planning to get out — but you should. Find out why an exit strategy is important and why you need two strategies.

The future of construction looks good, especially for those in home, commercial or infrastructure. Here are six tips for success within the industry.

From simple mobile payment processors to robust systems for larger enterprises, there are several POS options for businesses.

Credit card payment processing brings risks that can expose your small business to fines, data breaches and more. Learn what SMBs must know about payment processing.

These are the most important steps you can take to prevent payroll discrepancies and, if they do occur, how to fix them.

Find out the common types of cyber extortion, the impacts of these incidents, and how to respond and prevent them in the first place.

Your customers seek entertainment and telling them a good story can create deeper connections, boost sales and drive company growth.

Professional negligence is when an industry professional doesn't properly fulfill their duties, leading to damage or harm. Learn how to avoid lawsuits.

A cyber insurance risk assessment finds the systems and assets most at risk of cyberattack. Learn about cyber insurance and how risk assessments work.

You don't need a ton of cash to launch a business. Opportunities abound to become a business owner with less than $500. See business ideas and pro tips.

A key component of an insurance policy is restitution for those who have a claim against you. Here’s how indemnity insurance provides that.

Here’s how emojis add emotion to conversations, creating richer and more meaningful conversations by clarifying the tone of the written conversation.

For many businesses, hiring a full-time HR team isn’t practical. Learn how a PEO can help your company with tasks, such as payroll and benefits.

Healthy business debt is often necessary for growth. Learn how to distinguish good and bad business debt and determine a healthy debt amount to carry.

If you are considering debt or equity financing, it is important to know the pros and cons of each.

A business has many options for managing payroll, such as hiring a PEO service and using payroll software. Here’s what you need to consider.

Debt collection is the process of obtaining payment on a past-due account. Here's what to expect if you run into financial trouble.

Do you need inside sales, field sales or both? Here are tips on how to identify the background and experience you require so that you have the right sales reps.

Find out the definitions and see examples of fixed, variable and mixed expenses. Read on to learn how to save on these costs.

Food trucks are staying competitive with the latest apps and technology.

See our checklist to ensure you're keeping your restaurant as secure as possible with the proper technology and tools.

Insurance endorsements are a way to broaden or narrow coverage on an existing insurance policy. Here's how insurance endorsements work for your business.

Small businesses must make sense of the large amount of information they receive. Here’s how to understand big data so you can ensure company success.

Whether you are making a toy or a rocket, a BOM helps you accurately manage and oversee resources and identify materials to reduce wasteful spending.