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Everything You Need to Know About Email Marketing Campaigns
By Sean Peek | November 04, 2024

Learn how to create email marketing campaigns that get subscribers’ attention through several strategies like provocative subject lines and images.

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Understanding PayPal Credit Card Fees
By Adam Uzialko | November 04, 2024

PayPal is an excellent credit card processing option for small businesses. Learn all about PayPal's transparent pricing and credit card fees.

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13 Things to Include in Your Next PowerPoint Presentation
By Sean Peek | November 04, 2024

Use these 13 tips and tricks and your next visual presentation will get its key point across to the audience easily.

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Forget the Checks: 5 Reasons Why Your Construction Company Should Accept Credit Card Payments
By Sean Peek | November 04, 2024

Customers prefer to pay construction companies with credit cards. Here are three reasons why you should consider accepting credit cards.

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The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2024

Learn about the U.N.'s sustainable development goals, including ending poverty and hunger and how small businesses can work toward achieving them.

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Snail Mail Will Rescue Your Digital Campaigns From Tech Uncertainty
By Mark Fairlie | November 04, 2024

Postal mail is a great way to improve responsiveness from your digital marketing campaigns. Find out why it performs so well, even among elusive Gen Zers.

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The Best PEO Service Providers of 2024
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

Professional employer organization services can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn about the best PEOs available for your small business.

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WorkSight by G&A Partners Review
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

WorkSight is a comprehensive human resources outsourcing solution. Learn about the features that make it the best HRO platform for employee development.

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Deel Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

Deel is a global PEO provider with various HR functions available. Learn why Deel is the best PEO for businesses that require global payroll services.

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Paychex PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

Paychex offers extensive, in-depth PEO services in benefits administration, risk management, human resources and payroll. This national company operates in all 50 states and offers fully up-to-date...

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TriNet Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

TriNet offers extensive, industry-specific HR services, such as payroll, risk management and benefits administration. There is no minimum employee or long-term contract requirement to enroll in...

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Employee Rights You’re Violating Right Now
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 01, 2024

Employers should understand employees' rights to avoid violating them. Learn about violations like discrimination, wage errors, sexual harassment and more.

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A Guide to Creating a Customer Journey Map for Your Brand
By Adam Uzialko | October 31, 2024

Learn how to build a customer journey map for your small business.

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Things You Should Know Before Hiring a Call Center
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

If your business struggles with its volume of inbound calls, a call center service can help. Here's what you should consider before partnering with one.

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5 Examples Where the Personal Touch Still Matters in Marketing
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2024

Digital marketing can help you reach many people at once, but reaching out to individual customers or prospects with a personal touch can be effective.

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How to Create a New Brand Image From Scratch
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2024

Creating a brand image is a crucial marketing task to establish a brand identity. Learn what's involved in a new brand image and branding do's and don'ts.

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Square Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 30, 2024

Square is a top credit card processor with no fees, low rates and pay-as-you-go terms. Learn why Square is the best credit card processor for startups.

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The Best Email Marketing Services and Survey Software of 2024
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

Here are our picks for the best email marketing services in 2024, including for small business, large business, free, low-cost, overall and survey software.

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QuickBooks Desktop vs. Online: Which Should You Use?
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

Should you use the desktop application or web browser version of QuickBooks? Here are some important updates about this software program.

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Goodbye 9-to-5: How to Become a Full-Time Airbnb Entrepreneur
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

Find out exactly how thousands of Americans are replacing their traditional jobs and becoming full-time Airbnb hosts – so you can do it too. You'll take control of your life, earn more than you do...

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Expanding Distribution Channels
By Sean Peek | October 30, 2024

To boost sales and brand awareness, you should consider expanding your distribution channels. Learn more about your options.

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Think Like a Startup, Scale Like an Enterprise: Balancing the Best of Both Worlds
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

Both startups and enterprises must disrupt and innovate to survive. Learn how thinking like a startup and scaling like an enterprise can help ensure success.

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A Strategy for Applying the Growth Mindset Concept to Your Business
By Jamie Johnson | October 30, 2024

The growth mindset was designed for education, but it can also be leveraged in business. Learn how to apply the growth mindset and reap the benefits.

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Would You Make It on Shark Tank? The Importance of Scalable Business Models
By Jamie Johnson | October 30, 2024

Scalability is a crucial factor in business growth and success. Learn the components of a scalable company and how to scale your business.

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8 Keys to Upscaling Your Business
By Asim Rais Siddiqui | October 30, 2024

Upscaling your business is a risky decision, but you can minimize those risks with a sustainable business growth strategy. Find out the dos and don'ts here.

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What Is a Profit and Loss Statement?
By Jamie Johnson | October 30, 2024

A profit and loss statement summarizes a business’s revenue and expenses. Learn how to use a profit and loss statement to understand your business better.

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How to Expand Your Revenue Sources
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

The most successful businesses have several revenue sources. Learn how to increase yours.

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Revenue vs. Income: What’s the Difference?
By Dock David Treece | October 30, 2024

Learn how the relationship between revenue and income affects your business and its value.

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9 Lead Conversion Tips For Success
By Andrew Martins | October 30, 2024

No matter how you generate business leads, you need to turn brand awareness into actual sales. Here are nine lead conversion tips from industry insiders.

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Back to Black: How to Combat a Decline in Sales
By Jennifer Post | October 30, 2024

How do you combat declines in sales when the economy is to blame? See how one business turned its sales around in two years.