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Massages and Pets and Beer, Oh My! Creative Perks for Improved Morale
By Skye Schooley | November 10, 2025
Add these creative benefits to your employee benefits package to attract and retain staff, reduce stress and burnout, and improve company morale.
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Text Message Marketing: Annoying, Brilliant or Both?
By Mark Fairlie | November 06, 2025
Forget WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. The way to reach more Americans on their cell phones is by the humble SMS text message.
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Small Business Guide to Alternative Lending
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2025
Alternative lenders offer more flexible terms and faster approval and funding than traditional banks. Discover more about alternative loans.
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9 Little-Known Ways to Network With Hospitality Industry Insiders
By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2025
Making contacts within the hospitality industry can create opportunities for your business. Learn how to start networking effectively.
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Stripe vs. PayPal
By Dock David Treece | November 04, 2025
Read our comparison of Stripe and PayPal to see which provider can best help your business accept payments.
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How to Expand Your Revenue Sources
By Mark Fairlie | November 04, 2025
The most successful businesses have several revenue sources. Learn how to increase yours.
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Write Your Way to a Win: Business Proposal 101
By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2025
In some industries, writing business proposals is a crucial way to win new clients. Learn how to write a successful business proposal.
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What to Know Before You Refinance Your Business Loans
By Max Freedman | November 04, 2025
Evaluate these five elements before you move forward with refinancing.
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Comcast Business Phone System Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | November 04, 2025
Comcast Business delivers high-speed internet, phone, and TV services with 24/7 customer support and dedicated connections for small to midsize businesses.
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Rippling vs. ADP: A Comprehensive Comparison
By Skye Schooley | November 03, 2025
Rippling and ADP can ease your HR headaches. See how these HR software and PEO service providers compare in pricing, plan features, customer support and more.
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Lightspeed vs. Square: POS Comparison
By Tom Anziano | November 03, 2025
Find out how Lightspeed and Square compare to see which POS system and payment processor is right for your business.
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Gusto vs. QuickBooks Payroll: Which Payroll Software Is the Best Option for Your Business?
By Dachondra Cason | November 03, 2025
This guide compares the Gusto and QuickBooks payroll software solutions for small businesses to help you choose the right one for your company.
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Clover vs. Square: Comparing Two of Our Top Credit Card Processing Picks
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | November 03, 2025
Clover and Square are top credit card processors with various features that appeal to different businesses. Here's how their services and costs compare.
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How Do You Sustain and Grow Your Customer Relationships?
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2025
The most important thing in sales and marketing is to attract and retain your most profitable business customers. Get tips and strategies.
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Wave Financial Review
By Simone Johnson | October 30, 2025
Wave is an accounting software that offers a free option and useful payroll tools, making it a strong choice for small businesses on a budget.
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Thryv Review
By Tom Anziano | October 30, 2025
Thryv is a text message marketing platform especially well-suited to service-based businesses who want to focus on customer engagement.
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SlickText Review
By Tom Anziano | October 29, 2025
Our SlickText review covers the platform's useful engagement tools and exceptional usability, as well as its competitive pricing.
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Melio Accounting Software
By Max Freedman | October 29, 2025
Our Melio accounting software review covers its affordable pricing and effective invoicing and bill pay tools.
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Intuit TurboTax Review
By Andrew Martins | October 29, 2025
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Insperity Review
By Erin Donaghue | October 29, 2025
This review of Insperity’s HR software covers its strong slate of features and superior user experience.
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Stay in the Know: How to Keep Up With Digital Marketing Trends
By Jennifer Dublino | October 28, 2025
Digital marketing is constantly changing, and it's important to keep up with the trends to stay ahead of the competition. Here's how to stay in the know.
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Tebra Medical Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | October 28, 2025
Tebra combines EHR and practice management with intuitive interface, new practice startup checklist, mobile apps and flexible billing options for independents.
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How Fintech Is Changing Business (and Bank Accounts)
By Mark Fairlie | October 27, 2025
FinTech is the financial technology fueling innovation in payment processing, lending, wealth management, and more. Learn how FinTech is changing business.
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Facts vs. Emotions: When to Use Each Tactic to Make a Sale
By Jennifer Dublino | October 27, 2025
In marketing or direct sales, sometimes using facts is best, while an emotional approach is better in other instances. Learn to choose the right tactic.
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Dizzying Data: What the Rise in Data Complexity Means for Business
By Sean Peek | October 27, 2025
Companies use customer data in their decision-making, but they must know how to wield it properly. Here is the best way to utilize data sources.
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7 Pain Points Entrepreneurs Should Expect and Embrace
By Sean Peek | October 24, 2025
As an entrepreneur, you have to roll with the punches. Learn how to deal with these common pain points of running a business.
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How to Repurpose Old Content to Boost Marketing Results
By Jennifer Dublino | October 23, 2025
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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How to Choose the Right Digital Marketing Strategy for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | October 23, 2025
Online marketing is crucial for business success. Learn how to assess your options and create an effective digital marketing strategy for your business.
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5 Habits of High-Performing Teams
By Michael Henman | October 21, 2025
Learn the habits of high-performing teams to improve your own team's productivity and success in the workplace.
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The Pros and Cons of Coworking
By Sean Peek | October 21, 2025
Learn about coworking, its benefits and disadvantages, and what the future holds for this workplace trend.