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How to Get Your Business Loan Application Approved
By Donna Fuscaldo | February 10, 2025

For the best chances of getting your business loan application approved, follow these steps: 1. Research lenders to discover the best ones for your business.

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Inspiration Revealed: 40 Top CEOs Share Their Secrets to Success
By Lauren Kubiak | February 10, 2025

Here are tips from CEOs and business leaders on topics ranging from balancing life and work to building your business team to addressing the competition.

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4 Simple Steps to Valuing Your Small Business
By Russell Smith | February 10, 2025

Calculating your business's value accurately is crucial if you want to sell it or seek investors. Learn four steps for calculating your business valuation.

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What Is Dynamic Pricing and How Does It Affect E-Commerce?
By Jennifer Dublino | February 10, 2025

With dynamic pricing, product prices adjust based on real-time supply and demand. Learn how this e-commerce strategy works and its benefits and downsides.

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What Is Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)?
By Sean Peek | February 07, 2025

Remote monitoring and management tools make it easier to oversee your IT network when employees work remotely. Learn about the benefits and features.

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9 Best Countries to Get a Business Education
By Mark Fairlie | February 07, 2025

See a list of the best countries and schools for business education and find out why getting a business degree can help your career.

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How to Set Up Business Wi-Fi
By Mark Fairlie | February 07, 2025

Business Wi-Fi boosts security and productivity. Learn everything you need to set up a secure business Wi-Fi connection for your employees and customers.

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12 Things You Must Do Before Starting a Business
By Adam Uzialko | February 07, 2025

Find out what you must do before starting a business, from writing a business plan to getting the proper insurance.

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Paychex Retirement Services Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 07, 2025

Paychex is a top choice for those who want to manage all their HR needs on one platform. It offers several employee retirement plans, dedicated support, and integrations with payroll and other HR...

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The Best HR Software for Restaurants
By Skye Schooley | February 07, 2025
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Finding Talented Freelancers: 11 Websites Worth Searching
By Jennifer Dublino | February 06, 2025

Freelance workers help your company expand your team while keeping overhead to a minimum. Learn about 12 websites where you can find talented freelancers.

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Building Critical Thinking Skills to Solve Problems at Work
By Miranda Fraraccio | February 06, 2025

Critical thinking is a vital skill for an organization's success. Try following this six-step problem-solving process with your team to foster this ability.

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Management Theory of Henry Gantt
By Max Freedman | February 06, 2025
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The Management Theory of Max Weber
By Sean Peek | February 06, 2025

This bureaucratic management theory claims it can increase your business' efficiency. Here is how it works.

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Wireless Security in the Enterprise: Deploying WPA3-Enterprise
By Mark Fairlie | February 06, 2025

Today’s businesses are adopting Wi-Fi with WPA3 to keep their organizations secure. Learn about the development of WPA and how to protect your data.

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Employer Jury Duty Requirements: How Jury Duty Works
By Max Freedman | February 06, 2025

Jury duty is a common cause of missed workdays. Learn how jury duty works, the employment laws that apply, and how to handle jury duty as an employer.

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E-Commerce Website Security: 10 Best Practices to Protect Your Online Store
By Jack Danielson | February 06, 2025

A secure platform is the foundation to protect your online store. Here are some security tips to keep your e-commerce site safe from fraud and hackers.

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Understanding PayPal Credit Card Fees
By Adam Uzialko | February 06, 2025

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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Calculating the Costs of Call Center Systems
By Mark Fairlie | February 06, 2025

Call center costs vary and many systems are available. Finding the right one for your business can be challenging. Here’s what you should consider.

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Motive Review
By Mark Fairlie | February 06, 2025

Motive sets itself apart in the GPS fleet tracking space by promoting and enhancing driver accountability. Learn about the AI-powered features.

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Why Speaking in Jargon Doesn’t Make You Look Smarter
By Mark Fairlie | February 06, 2025

Technical jargon has its time and place, but studies show employees are turned off by office jargon. Learn the dos and don'ts of using business buzzwords.

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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement
By Kaytlyn Smith | February 06, 2025

Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.

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20 Businesses You Can Start on the Cheap
By Donna Fuscaldo | February 06, 2025

You don't need a ton of cash to launch a business. Opportunities abound to become a business owner with less than $500. See business ideas and pro tips.

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The Best Human Resources Software of 2025
By Skye Schooley | February 06, 2025

HR software can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn what the best HR software options can do for your small business.

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Agree to Disagree: Conflict Resilience Authors Reveal the Power of Productive Tension
By Tina Nazerian | February 05, 2025

Our full Q&A with Bob Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas

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Why Does Power Abuse Persist?
By Sean Peek | February 05, 2025

Power abuse still persists in the modern workplace. Experts explain why, share the effects of power abuse, and advise on how to stop it.

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What Is Fiber-Optic Internet for Business?
By Mark Fairlie | February 05, 2025

This guide explains fiber-optic internet, how businesses can use it and the average cost. Find out if your business needs fiber-optic internet.

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Salesforce vs. Zendesk Sell Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | February 05, 2025

The right CRM system can generate more leads, drive sales and improve customer service. Here's how two top CRM solutions, Salesforce and Zendesk, compare.

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Salesforce vs. Pipedrive Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | February 05, 2025

Salesforce and Pipedrive are two of the leading CRM platforms for small businesses. See our comparison of pricing, features and more.

Review
AdvancedMD Medical Billing Service Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | February 05, 2025

See why AdvancedMD might be the right medical billing service for your business.