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Is Wholesale Over? The Death of the Middleman
By Jennifer Dublino | April 10, 2024

The internet has reduced the need for wholesalers that act as middlemen in the sales process. Learn the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer transactions.

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C-Suite Job Titles: What Do They Really Mean?
By Steven McConnell | April 10, 2024

New C-suite job titles can be confusing. Here's a breakdown of traditional and modern C-suite roles and why job titles must adapt to a changing workforce.

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Elevating Expectations: 5 Ways Product Quality Affects Your Brand
By Sammi Caramela | April 10, 2024

Ensuring your products are high quality is crucial to your business's bottom line. Learn how to create products that meet user standards.

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Writing a Business Growth Plan
By Jennifer Dublino | April 10, 2024

A business growth plan outlines where a company sees itself in one to two years. Learn what to include in a business growth plan and why a plan matters.

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Differences Between an Angel Investor and a Venture Capitalist
By Will Jiang | April 10, 2024

To know which financing option is right for your business, it's important to understand the differences between angel investors and venture capitalists.

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Why You Need to Develop Your Own Unique Product
By Jared Haw | April 10, 2024

If you sell products anyone can get, you'll never become a leader in your market. Here's how to develop unique products instead.

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Back to Black: How to Combat a Decline in Sales
By Jennifer Post | April 10, 2024

How do you combat declines in sales when the economy is to blame? See how one business turned its sales around in two years.

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7 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Customer Service
By David Gargaro | April 10, 2024

Businesses use texting to support customer service strategies and boost customer satisfaction. Learn seven ways to use text messages for customer service.

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Types of Business Loans and How to Choose
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 10, 2024

Learn how to choose the best business loan for your unique business.

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Nextiva vs. 8×8
By Jessica Elliott | April 10, 2024

Should you choose Nextiva or 8x8 for your business phone system? Nextiva is user-friendly, but 8x8 offers global workforce support. Learn how they compare.

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Cisco Phone System Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | April 10, 2024

Cisco's phone systems are best for enterprises because they are available as on-premises or cloud-hosted solutions and can support thousands of employees. All of Cisco's systems can be configured...

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How to Choose the Best Call Center Software
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2024

Think you know what call center software does? Think again. In the last five years, it's evolved, integrating with SMS, messaging apps, video calls and more.

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RingCentral vs. Nextiva Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2024

RingCentral and Nextiva are leading VoIP systems with sophisticated features. Learn how they measure up and which is best for your business.

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Freshworks CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | April 10, 2024

Freshworks CRM is a comprehensive solution with extensive analytics tools and sales features. Learn why Freshworks is the best CRM for sales managers.

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Salesforce CRM vs. Zoho CRM
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2024

Salesforce CRM and Zoho CRM are excellent customer relationship management platforms for sales, marketing and communication. Here's how they compare.

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Textline Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2024

Textline offers robust communication and security features. Learn why it's our choice for the best text message marketing service for large businesses.

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Which Business Phone System Is Best for Your Business?
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2024

A business phone system can enhance business communications and improve productivity. Learn how to choose the best business phone system for your needs.

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RingCentral vs. Dialpad Comparison
By Nicole Fallon | April 10, 2024

RingCentral and Dialpad are robust, scalable business phone systems. Compare their features and pricing to determine the best one for your small business.

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Mobile Hotspot or Satellite Internet: Which Is Right for Your Business?
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2024

Which internet solution will work best for your business? Learn the pros and cons of mobile hotspots and satellite internet.

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Health Insurance Employer and Employee Costs in 2024
By Max Freedman | April 10, 2024

Health insurance costs are a major factor in an employee benefits package. Here's what to expect from employer-sponsored plans this year.

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VoIP vs. Landlines
By Mark Fairlie | April 09, 2024

VoIP and landline are options for your business phone system needs. Learn the pros and cons of each and how to choose the right communication solution.

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What is Interactive Voice Response?
By Mark Fairlie | April 09, 2024

Your company may benefit from an interactive voice response system, which routes callers to the right contacts. Here is what you need to know.

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What Is PBX?
By Mark Fairlie | April 09, 2024

Learn whether a PBX phone system is right for your business.

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What Is a VoIP Number?
By Mark Fairlie | April 09, 2024

A VoIP number is a dedicated phone number assigned to a user and not tied to a physical line. Learn how VoIP numbers work and how to get one.

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11 Accounting Tips All Small Businesses Should Know
By Rashan Dixon | April 09, 2024

Even if accounting isn't your forte, it's important to understand accounting basics to run your business. Learn 11 tips for small business accounting.

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Plooto Review
By Mike Berner | April 09, 2024
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How to Create a Business Budget, With Free Budget Template
By Jamie Johnson | April 09, 2024

Need a free business budget template download? Get it here and learn how to use it to track your monthly and annual business revenue and expenses.

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How to Choose the Right Accounting Software for Your Business
By Jamie Johnson | April 09, 2024

The best accounting software makes it easy for a business to track expenses, send invoices and collaborate with their accountant. Here’s what to consider.

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The Complete Guide to Accounts Payable Reporting
By Jamie Johnson | April 09, 2024

An accounts payable reporting process ensures accurate financial data and on-time bill payments. Learn about accounts payable reporting and report types.

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Overhead Cost and How to Calculate It
By Dock David Treece | April 09, 2024

Overhead costs are expenses tied to things other than the production of goods or services. Here's how to calculate overhead.