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Keep It Simple Stupid: How Businesses Can Use the KISS Principle
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

Learn how you can use the KISS principle in your business to improve relationships and make your team more creative at little cost.

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Make ‘Em Smile: What Drives Successful Customer Satisfaction?
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2025

What do consumers want in their experience with companies? This is how your business can ensure great customer service.

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How to Reduce Sick Days by Encouraging a Healthy Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | July 21, 2025

When employees are out sick, everyone loses. Learn how to help your staff stay healthy and productive.

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Toast POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 21, 2025

Toast is a top POS system with extensive restaurant features. Learn why Toast's online ordering functionality stands out in the restaurant POS system area.

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How to Support Employees With a Return-to-Work Agreement After Rehab
By Skye Schooley | July 21, 2025

Learn how to support employees returning to work after rehab with return-to-work agreements, legal compliance and recovery-focused policies.

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Why Are Small Businesses So Important? 10 Ways They Empower Communities
By Mark Fairlie | July 18, 2025

Small businesses fuel local economies by creating jobs, fostering innovation, and supporting communities through resilience, adaptability and human connection.

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The Pros and Cons of Co-Working
By Sean Peek | July 18, 2025

Learn what co-working is, its benefits and disadvantages, and how COVID-19 has changed the workplace environment.

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Sage 50 Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | July 18, 2025

Sage Business Cloud Accounting is a cloud-based accounting solution ideal for customizations. Learn how businesses can use Sage to customize integrations.

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What Is Errors and Omissions Insurance?
By David Gargaro | July 18, 2025

E&O insurance guards your business against lawsuits brought by dissatisfied customers. Find out what it covers and costs, and whether you really need it.

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M-Files Review and Pricing
By Sean Peek | July 18, 2025

If you're looking for a document management system that can do it all, from digitizing your paper records to helping you collaborate on revisions, look no further than M-Files, our best pick overall...

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Employee Development: How the Best Companies Develop Better Employees
By Melissa Powell | July 18, 2025

Developing great employees starts with addressing their needs as professionals. Here's how to support their goals and keep them at your company.

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Quit Your Day Job for Your Startup: 5 Steps to Success
By Sammi Caramela | July 17, 2025

It can be scary transitioning from traditional employment to entrepreneurship. Here's how to make it easier and increase your chance of startup success.

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8 Marketing Challenges Only Nonprofits Understand
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2025

Marketing for a nonprofit is very different from corporate marketing. Here are some common nonprofit marketing challenges and how to overcome them.

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Biz2Credit Review and Rates
By Mike Berner | July 17, 2025

Biz2Credit is an online marketplace for small business funding. The company connects small businesses in need of funding with lenders. It can help small businesses obtain a variety of loans,...

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Azuga GPS Fleet Management Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 17, 2025

Azuga stands out in the fleet tracking space for its high usability. Learn about features, pricing and more.

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Think Like a Startup, Scale Like an Enterprise: Balancing the Best of Both Worlds
By Mark Fairlie | July 17, 2025

Both startups and enterprises must disrupt and innovate to survive. Learn how thinking like a startup and scaling like an enterprise can help ensure success.

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Why Are So Many Companies Moving to Florida?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2025

Many established companies of all sizes have decided to make Florida their home. Learn why companies are moving to Florida and how to make the move.

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8 Ways Cloud Computing Can Increase Productivity and Profits
By Sean Peek | July 17, 2025

Cloud computing can increase your productivity and profits. Find out what exactly cloud computing is, along with its benefits and costs.

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Collaboration Improves Workplace Performance. Here’s How to Encourage It
By Jennifer Post | July 17, 2025

Make your workers more productive and engaged by promoting a collaborative workplace – here's how.

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Time Crunch: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Prioritizing Your Tasks
By Jennifer Post | July 17, 2025

Entrepreneurs often find themselves overburdened with tasks. Learn how to allocate your time and prioritize your tasks.

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Forever a Student: 11 Types of Courses That Prepare You for the Future of Business
By Sean Peek | July 17, 2025

Whether your business knowledge is beginner or advanced, these professional development resources will take your expertise to greater heights.

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Top 5 Accounting and Finance Certifications to Get Ahead
By Kim Lindros | July 17, 2025

To grow your career in accounting or finance, consider boosting your knowledge and credibility with these certifications.

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Employee Performance Management Tools: Best Software to Measure Performance
By Sean Peek | July 17, 2025

Learn what employee performance measurement tools are, what their benefits are, and some of the top software to use in your business.

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Are Tattoos Unprofessional and Are Nose Piercings Unprofessional in the Workplace?
By Jennifer Post | July 17, 2025

With the changing workplace norms, do tattoos and piercings still hinder a career? Here's what you need to consider before getting piercings or tattoos.

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Are You Paying a Living Wage?
By Adam Uzialko | July 16, 2025

For employers, paying a living wage can feel like a burden. However, paying a living wage can be a powerful investment that positively affects revenues.

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7 Areas Where Attention to Detail in Important in Business
By Jennifer Dublino | July 16, 2025

Focusing on the details in key areas can boost your business's efficiency. Learn the areas where you should be extra attentive to the little things.

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Why Employee Growth Is Key to Growing Your Business
By Skye Schooley | July 16, 2025

There's a trend of employees leaving companies, seeking opportunity and upward mobility elsewhere. Here are three tips to prevent employee churn.

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How to Apply a Break-Even Analysis to Your Business
By Simone Johnson | July 16, 2025

A break-even analysis helps you identify how much your business must sell to recoup costs. Learn how to use it to make smart decisions for your business.

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Small Business Hiring Tips: Best Ways to Recruit Employees
By Evyatar Sagie | July 16, 2025

Finding the right employees is key to your business's success. Follow these tips to find workers who are a good fit for the organization and role.

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User-Generated Content: More Than Customer Reviews
By Mark Fairlie | July 16, 2025

User-generated content boosts trust, engagement and conversions — turning customers into brand advocates and delivering cost-effective marketing results.