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Hustle: Why Every Hiring Team Needs a Stanley Sugarman

By Ali Saleh | September 16, 2024

Netflix’s summer basketball flick Hustle was an instant favorite among viewers and critics — and offers a business lesson.

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Brilliant POS Review

By Quinn Springett | September 12, 2024

Brilliant is a cloud-based POS system with excellent employee management features. Learn how Brilliant can track wages, hours, payroll and schedules.

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Obama Speechwriter Terry Szuplat Wants to Change Your Next All-Hands Presentation [Full Q&A]

By Antonio Ferme | September 09, 2024

The author of Say It Well breaks down the art of persuasion for business leaders.

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Salary.com CEO Kent Plunkett’s Fair Pay Playbook [Full Q&A]

By Dawn Allcot | September 09, 2024

An interview with the author of Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity That Works

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Why Real Authenticity (Not the LinkedIn Version) Is “Messy” [Full Q&A]

By Antonio Ferme | August 22, 2024

Our interview with leadership coach and author Valerie Garcia

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5 Email Marketing Tips to Grow Your Small Business

By Jennifer Dublino | August 16, 2024

Email marketing is inexpensive and effective. Follow these tips to make the most of your email marketing campaigns and strategy for your business.

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10 Reasons Email Marketing Is a Must for Small Businesses

By Skye Schooley | August 16, 2024

Find out why you should use email marketing services, see dos and dont's and get recommendations for top software tools.

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Email Marketing Best Practices and Predictions for 2026

By Jennifer Dublino | August 16, 2024

Your email marketing strategy may need an update. Follow these best practices for successful email campaigns, and see what's ahead for the rest of the year.

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Smart Rivals: How to Compete Against Tech Giants [Full Q&A]

By Tina Nazerian | August 16, 2024

An interview with Harvard Business School’s Feng Zhu and Bonnie Cao

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Advice for Choosing a Small Business Document Management System

By Skye Schooley | August 13, 2024

A document management system can enhance security, streamline workflows and increase productivity. Learn how to choose the best DMS for your business.

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Communicating Your Compensation Plan to Your Employees

By Kent Plunkett | August 12, 2024

An excerpt from Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity That Works

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses

By Kiely Kuligowski | August 12, 2024

Social media marketing connects businesses with billions of users through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn to drive engagement and sales.

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Hyperefficient: Dr. Mithu Storoni Shares Productivity Brain Hacks

By Jane Meggitt | August 05, 2024

Our full Q&A with the author and neuroscience researcher.

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Cybercrime to Reach $23 Trillion By 2027: What Can We Do?

By Mark Fairlie | August 01, 2024

Cybercriminals won't ignore you because your business is small. Learn 20 ways to protect a company from a damaging data breach and how to respond to one.

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Bambee vs. Gusto Comparison

By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2024

If you're seeking HR software or a human resources outsourcing (HRO) partner, see how Bambee and Gusto compare when it comes to pricing, services and more.

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Factors to Review When Choosing a Credit Card Payment Service

By Jennifer Dublino | July 01, 2024

Ready for your business to accept credit cards? Consider these 10 credit card payment services to choose the right one for your small business.

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The Face of Your Brand: Product Label Design Tips to Help You Attract Customers

By Julie Thompson | June 26, 2024

Product packaging, including the materials used and the color palette, can give you a competitive edge. Follow these strategies to attract customers.

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Ambition Monster: Jennifer Romolini Talks C-Suite Burnout (Full Q&A)

By Rachel Brodsky | June 17, 2024

Former Condé Nast and Yahoo editor’s new memoir explores media-industry workaholism — and recovery from it.

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A Primer on Time Clock Apps and Your Business

By Andrew Martins | June 14, 2024

The right timeclock app can help you manage your team's efficiency and accountability. Learn how to choose the best one for your business.

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How Lonely Planet Navigated From Print Travel Guides to Award-Winning Social Media

By Tess Barker | May 21, 2024

A Q&A with Lonely Planet’s social media director Deepa Lakshmin

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Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey Talks Selling to Amazon and What Excites Him Now

By Tess Barker | May 20, 2024

Our full Q&A with the legendary former grocery chain CEO and author of The Whole Story

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Build Your List: How to Get People to Subscribe to Your Blog

By Jennifer Dublino | May 20, 2024

Getting people to subscribe to your blog moves them down the sales funnel toward becoming a customer. Learn how to increase your blog subscriber list.

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Have conditions improved in the workplace for nonbinary professionals?

By Ryan McGonagill | May 17, 2024

Resumes with they/them pronouns get 8% less likely to be considered a good fit, with 72% of nonbinary job-seekers fearing negative impact from their identity.

Toxic Leaders and Tough Bosses book cover

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What’s the Difference Between a Tough Boss and a Toxic One? (Full Q&A)

By Jane Meggitt | May 14, 2024

An interview with Toxic Leaders and Tough Bosses author Teresa A. Daniel

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How Pay Transparency Impacts Worker Retention and Compensation Equity

By Chad Brooks | May 07, 2024

37% of employees work for companies with pay transparency, which boosts retention and equity. Pay gaps persist, with transparency laws in 10 U.S. states.