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5 Simple Ways to Pinpoint Your Brand’s Target Audience

By Chris Christoff | November 06, 2024

When you start a business, you need to understand your target market at a fundamental level. Here's exactly how to identify your audience.

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6 Legal Challenges for E-Commerce Businesses

By Sean Peek | November 04, 2024

These five legal challenges can make or break an e-commerce company. Learn how to avoid law and regulation problems that might hurt your small business.

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TV Executive Ken Basin Explains Why Hollywood Imploded [Full Q&A]

By Antonio Ferme | October 29, 2024

The Business of Television author has a few ideas to rescue networks from their own bad decisions.

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Why You Should Develop a Relationship With a Business Lawyer

By Mark Fairlie | October 24, 2024

Business lawyers help with contracts, business structure, compliance, and legal risks. They save money by preventing costly mistakes before they happen.

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Craveworthy Brands CEO Takes a Bite Out of High Fast-Food Prices [Full Q&A]

By Antonio Ferme | October 18, 2024

An interview with Gregg Majewski

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A Coffee Connoisseur’s Guide to Pairing Tastes and Tasks

By Dan Ketchum | October 16, 2024

A curated selection of delectable beans and the office tasks they best accompany.

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The Slinky Was Originally Designed for Navy Warships

By Ali Saleh | October 16, 2024

“A spring, a spring, a marvelous thing!”

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Don’t Let Politics Divide Your Workforce

By undefined | October 16, 2024

9 to 5 is for green, not red and blue.

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Robert Irvine’s Advice to Get Your Business Cooking

By Maya Afilalo | October 16, 2024

The Food Network host and Overcoming Impossible author shares his tips on scaling up with the right mindset.

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Career Forward: These Former Pepsi and Nike Execs Want You to Look Out for No. 1

By Rachel Brodsky | October 16, 2024

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Why The Cure for Burnout Takes Self-Work, Not Only Less Work

By Antonio Ferme | October 16, 2024

A Q&A with Emily Ballesteros

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How Stuckey’s Chair Rebuilt an American Snack Empire (Full Q&A)

By Dawn Allcot | October 16, 2024

A Q&A with Stephanie Stuckey

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The Dangers of Scaling Your Startup Too Fast (Full Q&A)

By Antonio Ferme | October 16, 2024

An interview with Sail to Scale co-author Mona Sabet

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StretchLab President on Franchise’s Flexible Model [Full Q&A]

By Tess Barker | October 10, 2024

An interview with fitness exec Verdine Baker

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Regret Selling Your Company? Buy It Back Like BroBible’s Founders [Full Q&A]

By Antonio Ferme | October 04, 2024

BroBible publisher Brandon Wenerd explains how the male millennial lifestyle brand grew by staying true to itself.

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RingCentral vs. 8×8: How Do They Compare?

By Nicole Fallon | September 27, 2024

RingCentral and 8x8 are robust business phone systems. Learn how their features and pricing compare so you can choose the best option for your business.

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Stranger Things: A Strong Company Culture Bakes In Employee Trust, Dude

By Ali Saleh | September 16, 2024

Even though Argyle is spacey, his strong sense of camaraderie with another Surfer Boy Pizza worker saves the world.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.