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Coworking: Increased Income, Improved Work Quality and Greater Collaboration are Biggest Benefits
By Chad Brooks | September 05, 2023

Find out why co-working spaces are increasingly popular and how such workplace arrangements can increase productivity.

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When to Hire a Full-Time Employee vs. Contractor
By Skye Schooley | August 29, 2023

Learn the pros and cons of hiring contractors vs. employees to determine which type of worker is the best for your business.

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Business Accommodations for Customers/Clients with Hearing Impairments, Vision Impairments, or Other Disabilities
By Chad Brooks | July 31, 2023

An outline of ways and legalities of complying with ADA standards.

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How to Easily Implement a 5S Program for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | July 31, 2023

A 5S program consists of sort, straighten, shine, standardize and sustain. Learn how to implement a 5S program, boost efficiency and eliminate waste.

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How to Choose a Commercial Smoker for Your Restaurant
By Matt D’Angelo | July 31, 2023

This guide will help you find the right commercial smoker for your restaurant or catering company.

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5 Best HR and Talent Acquisition Certifications
By Chad Brooks | July 31, 2023

There is a broad range of responsibilities that fall to HR professionals. Learn about the certifications that can help you rise up in the ranks.

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Sixty-one Percent of Workers are Seeking or Planning to Seek New Jobs
By Chad Brooks | July 21, 2023

Higher pay, better benefits, or improved work environment could entice 88 percent of these job seekers to stay with their current company

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Ted Lasso: Turn to Your Employees in Times Of Uncertainty
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

Season 2 of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ depicts how business leaders can learn from their own team.

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Severance: Keep Your Departments From Going to War
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

Season 1 leaves a lot to the imagination, but one thing is very clear: Lumon Industries does not want its departments collaborating.

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Recovery Time: How Work Is Just Like Your Workouts
By Dr. Eden King | July 10, 2023

You need to recuperate after the gym and the workday.

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Myths of Leadership Author Jo Owen: How COVID Shifted Management (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | July 10, 2023

Owen highlights how the pandemic massively accelerated a revolution in leadership.

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Is PaddleSmash the Next Pickleball?
By Lauren Vino | July 10, 2023

Pickleball is a billion-dollar industry. Now two entrepreneurs, Scott Brown and Tim Swindle, hope their creation will be next.

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How Tommy Boy Depicts the Power of Spin Selling
By Antonio Ferme | July 10, 2023

Classic comedy is a tutorial on Situation, Problem, implication, and Need-Payoff.

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Hire Internally Like Ted Lasso
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

Why internal hiring is a winning play, as Apple TV+’s beloved soccer series demonstrates.

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Esther Wojcicki on How to Raise Successful People (Full Q&A)
By Julie Thompson | July 10, 2023

Her daughters run YouTube and 23andMe. She has advice for helicopter parents.

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By Dropping “Predator,” Prey Shows How to Trust Your Audience
By Dan Ketchum | July 10, 2023

Sometimes a brand is so successful that it’s bigger than a name-drop.

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BCG Supply Chain Expert on How to Overcome New Challenges (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | July 10, 2023

Daniel Weise explains how the supply chain has changed and how to face its current obstacles.

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Anna David Explains How to Write Your Business Book (Full Q&A) 
By Dawn Allcot | July 10, 2023

The bestselling author and Legacy Launch Pad Publishing founder knows the book world — and how to make your mark in print.

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How Informal Feedback Can Improve Employee Performance
By Skye Schooley | May 24, 2023

Every business leader should give their employees informal feedback. It can improve employee performance, company morale and team communication.

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Improve Your Customer Retention With Social Media
By Jennifer Dublino | May 16, 2023

Social media is a resource businesses can use to connect with customers and retain brand loyalty. Learn how to use social media for customer retention.

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From Texting to Tweeting: Tech-Savvy Millennials Are Changing the Way We Work
By Julie Thompson | May 10, 2023

Millennials are tech-savvy and they want a collaborative and flexible work environment. Here is how their love of tech is altering daily practices.

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10 Best Sites for Freelance Services
By Max Freedman | May 04, 2023

Business owners and freelancers can connect easily these days through the Internet. Here are 10 sites that help match independent contracts to jobs.

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How Influencer Marketing Fraud Scams Businesses
By Julie Thompson | April 17, 2023

Influencer marketing can benefit your business, but before hiring someone, make sure you do your homework and research their true influence.

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What Is Keystroke Logging?
By Andrew Martins | April 14, 2023

Meta Description: There is more than one way to monitor your employees' actions during the workday. Is keystroke logging a viable option for your small business?

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Why You Should Tell Your Employees You’re Monitoring Them
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 07, 2023

Employee monitoring can backfire if you hide it from your workers. Learn the reasons why you should tell your employees you're monitoring them.

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Private Equity vs. Venture Capital: What’s the Difference?
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 07, 2023

Businesses can get a capital infusion via private equity and venture capital funding. Learn the differences between the two to choose the right option.

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How to Write Up an Employee
By Jane Genova | March 30, 2023

Written warnings document employee misconduct and behavior. Learn how to do it the right way.

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Why You Should Let Your Employees Nap on the Job
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

The key to productivity may actually be allowing workers to sleep during the day. Learn about incorporating naptime into your workplace.

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How to Find and Attract Business Investors
By Jennifer Dublino | March 22, 2023

Startups often turn to investors to help grow their businesses. Learn how to find a business investor and what to look for.

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Environmental Scanning: How CEOs Can Stay Ahead of the Curve and Beat the Competition
By Ken Gosnell | March 22, 2023

Environmental scanning is when leaders survey the landscape of competitors, customers and innovations. See how environmental scanning gives CEOs an edge.