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How to Hire and Staff for Your Business
By Chad Brooks | March 18, 2024

Learn strategies and techniques for hiring employees as you build up a staff for your small business.

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A Good Investment: How Keeping Employees Happy Benefits Business
By Skye Schooley | March 14, 2024

Happy employees can benefit your business in many ways. Here are five strategies to keep them happy.

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What Is a Cyber Attack?
By Mark Fairlie | March 14, 2024

Discover the type of damage a cyber attack can do to any business, and some of the top ways you can prevent them.

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What Is a POS System? (And Other Common Questions Answered)
By Skye Schooley | March 12, 2024

You've been told you need a POS system, but how does one work, how can it benefit your business, and what are its advantages over a cash register?

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How to Effectively Implement Employee Monitoring Software
By Aigerim Berzinya | March 12, 2024

Employee monitoring software, when used in a transparent manner, can help your business. Learn how to implement it properly.

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What Are Payroll Liabilities?
By Julie Thompson | March 12, 2024

Payroll liabilities are payroll-related fees your company owes. Learn payroll liability types, how they differ from payroll expenses, and how to pay them.

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Accounting Cycle 101
By Dachondra Cason | March 11, 2024

The accounting cycle tracks a transaction until it's added to your company's financial statement. Follow this eight-step process to organize the data.

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What Is a Hard Money Loan?
By Simone Johnson | March 06, 2024

Hard money loans make sense for businesses that need fast capital or can't access other financing, but a payback plan is key for this type of lending.

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Business Loan Terms You Should Know
By Simone Johnson | March 06, 2024

When seeking a business loan for your small business, it's important to understand the terms banks use. Learn the most important business loan terms.

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Top Small Business Grants
By Simone Johnson | March 06, 2024

Small business grants are basically free money from federal, state or privately funded programs. Learn about small business grants and how to apply.

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10 Ways to Get Good Customer Reviews
By Skye Schooley | March 01, 2024

Online review platforms are the new Yellow Pages. Here's how to bring in more positive online reviews for your business.

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Choosing a GPS Fleet Management System
By Mark Fairlie | February 29, 2024

GPS fleet tracking software lets you track vehicles and monitor driving behaviors. Here's what to look for in a GPS fleet tracking system.

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Projection Mapping and the Law: What Advertisers Should Know
By Sean Peek | February 28, 2024

Projection mapping is a great way to impress customers and brand your business, but you should look into the legal implications first.

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What’s the Difference Between Net Income and Profit?
By Dachondra Cason | February 27, 2024

Profit and net income are found on your company's income statement. Learn the difference between these financial terms and what they mean for your company.

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HR, What’s It Good For?
By Steven Rogelberg | February 16, 2024

Absolutely Everything!

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Master of Change Author Brad Stulberg Wants You to Learn “Rugged Flexibility”
By Carolyn Neuhausen | February 14, 2024

Stulberg explains how entrepreneurs can overcome life’s inevitable setbacks.

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Supporting Bereaved Employees
By Ben Baran | February 14, 2024

Remember CARE

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Prevent Unethical Choices by Asking Yourself These 9 Questions
By Steven Rogelberg | February 14, 2024

Listen to your conscience and these helpful hints.

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Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah Wants You to Make Big Bets (Full Q&A)
By Tess Barker | February 14, 2024

How to turn ambitious plans into measurable results

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How Yule Want to Close the Office for a Week Off
By Jake Wengroff | February 14, 2024

To fully relax and recharge for your week off, let’s make a list and check it twice.

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In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder Serves Up ‘Slow-Growth Philosophy’ (Full Q&A)
By Rob Gabriele | February 14, 2024

She took over the company at 27 and “Double-Doubled” its success.

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“Little Business Books” Will Prep Your Kindergartner for the GMAT
By Dan Ketchum | February 14, 2024

Economic treatises for the CEO of the playground.

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Companywide Ketamine Retreats Are Silicon Valley’s Latest Perk
By Dan Ketchum | February 14, 2024

Giving new meaning to “work trip.”

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Physical Height Is a “Complex” Hiring Bias
By Ali Saleh | February 14, 2024

Don’t let your shorter workers get the short end of the stick.

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How to Fast-Track Productivity for New Hires
By Ben Baran | February 14, 2024

Onboarding … on schedule.

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How to Get the Best Credit Card Machine for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

You can choose from a variety of credit card machines with different capabilities and price points. Here are the best options.

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QuickBooks Time Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 14, 2024

QuickBooks Time is our choice as the best time and attendance system for a mobile workforce because of the numerous ways employees can clock in and out. In addition, it has several geotracking tools...

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When I Work Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 14, 2024

When I Work Time Clock & Attendance is a simple and effective time and attendance system that supports complex scheduling for shift workers in the restaurant, retail and hospitality industries and...

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monday.com CRM Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | February 14, 2024

monday Sales CRM helps SMBs grow and manage all aspects of their operations. Learn how monday can help you customize sales and marketing workflows.

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How to Make Money in Retirement: A Guide to Turning a Hobby Into a Side Business
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

Many retirees have turned side interests into income. Learn how to make money in retirement, including getting started, getting funding and paying taxes.