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Supply Chain Finance or Invoice Factoring: Which Is Better for Managing Cash Flow?
By Sean Peek | January 26, 2026

How to assess if supply chain finance is right for your business or if invoice factoring would work better for your company’s needs?

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What to Include in a Termination Letter
By Skye Schooley | January 26, 2026

Check out these free templates to help you write an employee termination letter.

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Survey Says: The Importance of Survey Data in Marketing
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 26, 2026

Survey data can provide valuable insight into your customers and their needs. Here’s how to use this data to inform your marketing strategy.

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12 Tips for Conducting an Effective Video Conference Call
By Jennifer Dublino | January 26, 2026

Video calls are integral to business communication. Learn video conference call tips and discover the best business phone systems for video conferencing.

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Online Reputation Management and Why It Is Important
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 26, 2026

This guide describes online reputation management and how brands can use it to keep their public image positive.

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Why Businesses Should Invest in Employee Training
By Max Freedman | January 26, 2026

Employee training is beneficial for business. Training attracts good employees and weeds out the bad. Here are our tips on employee training.

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How to Design a Workspace That Improves Productivity
By Katharine Paljug | January 26, 2026

Your workspace design can boost productivity and efficiency. Learn effective workplace design tips and how workplace design affects productivity.

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What Is Disciplinary Action?
By Sean Peek | January 26, 2026

Disciplinary action is a corrective measure in response to an employee's misconduct or poor performance. Learn how to create a disciplinary action policy.

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Business Internet Buyers Guide
By Mark Fairlie | January 26, 2026

Being online is essential to conduct business, and in our helpful guide, we’ll show you how to find the right business internet service provider.

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What Is Business Broadband?
By Mark Fairlie | January 26, 2026

This guide explains business broadband, how it works and the ways businesses can use it to their advantage.

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Business DSL vs. Cable Internet
By Mark Fairlie | January 26, 2026

Business DSL or cable internet: Which is the right choice for your business? Read on to learn more about each option and reputable providers.

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GDPR: Email Marketing in the Age of Digital Privacy
By Adam Uzialko | January 23, 2026

Digital privacy laws can impact how a business conducts email marketing campaigns. Here is what you should know before you push send.

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How to Hire the Right Accountant for Your Business
By Mike Berner | January 23, 2026

An accountant can add financial balance to your life. But how do you pick the right accountant for your business? Here are our tips.

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Is Your Office Space Making You Depressed? How Environment Affects Productivity
By Julie Thompson | January 23, 2026

Your office environment can cause stress and depression. Learn five ways to make your office space healthier and more effective.

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How to Remotely Invoke Applications With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | January 23, 2026

Not all applications are created with remote execution in mind. PowerShell provides several ways to invoke applications on remote computers.

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How to Build an Interactive Menu Inside a PowerShell Script
By Adam Bertram | January 23, 2026

Learn how to design and build your own interactive menus inside your PowerShell scripts. This will help non-PowerShell users easily navigate and use them.

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What Should You Do When a Client Ignores You?
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 23, 2026

Is your client dodging your emails and calls? It might be time to move forward. Here's how to handle the situation.

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Management Theory of Robert Waterman
By Sean Peek | January 23, 2026

Thomas Peters and Robert Waterman's theory observations developed foundational points for successful organizations.

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Management Theory of Edgar Schein
By Max Freedman | January 23, 2026

Edgar Schein's theory defines culture through three levels: artifacts, espoused values, and basic assumptions that shape how organizations truly operate.

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How to Choose and Open a Business Checking Account
By Meredith Wood | January 23, 2026

Creating a new company banking account is important so you want to do your research. Here are three steps to opening your business checking account.

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How Much Can a Bad Review Hurt Your Business?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 23, 2026

While businesses want positive reviews, a few bad ones may not always hurt you. Here is what you need to know about negative reviews.

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Everything You Need to Know About Hiring Foreign Nationals
By Skye Schooley | January 23, 2026

Learn what a foreign national is, how to hire foreign workers and why you should consider hiring them.

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Expanding Your Small Business’s Distribution Channels
By Sean Peek | January 23, 2026

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

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Why Every Brand Should Have a YouTube Channel
By Ron Stefanski | January 23, 2026

YouTube can put your business in front of a global audience and build your brand. Learn why YouTube is necessary and how to succeed on the video platform.

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What Are Email Open Rates?
By Jennifer Post | January 23, 2026

You should pay close attention to your email open rates. Here is how to calculate your open rate and improve it.

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Customer Delight: The New Standard in Customer Service
By Sean Peek | January 23, 2026

To delight a customer is to provide the unexpected. Here are seven key principles to providing a delightful customer service experience.

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How to Create a Market Research Plan
By Max Freedman | January 23, 2026

Market research plans define an existing problem and/or outline an opportunity. From there, the marketing strategy is broken down task by task.

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How Much Does It Cost to Start an Online Business?
By Zac Johnson | January 23, 2026

While expenses to begin an online business vary, here are some common costs you can expect to see with your new venture.

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How to Get a License for Your Construction Company
By Sean Peek | January 23, 2026

Most states in the U.S. require contractors to have a license to work legally. Here’s how to successfully license your construction company.

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10 Tips for Choosing a Credit Card Processor for Your Construction Company
By Lori Fairbanks | January 23, 2026

Construction firms should choose ISO/MSP processors for large, varied payments and mobile POS systems to accept credit cards in the field and online.