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What Is Professional Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | January 07, 2026

An insurance policy that service-related businesses need is professional liability insurance. Learn about what it covers and protects against.

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What Is Ransomware?
By Mark Fairlie | January 07, 2026

Ransomware can hit businesses of any size. Here's how to keep your enterprise safe.

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Business Owners’ Guide to Workers’ Compensation
By David Gargaro | January 07, 2026

If your business has employees, nearly every state requires you to have workers' compensation insurance. Learn about what it covers and how much it costs.

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Tethering vs. Hotspots: What’s Better for Your Business?
By Mark Fairlie | January 07, 2026

This guide explains the differences between tethering and mobile hotspots, as well as which one might be better for your business.

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What Is Claim Scrubbing?
By Sean Peek | January 07, 2026

Claim scrubbing is the process of verifying that a medical claim's codes are accurate. Learn how code scrubbing works and which tools can help.

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How to File Medical Claims
By Leah Zitter | January 07, 2026

Medical offices bill insurance providers for clients' services. Learn what's involved, including HIPAA regulations, what to include and what can go wrong.

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Cybersecurity for Small Business: A Guide to Plans, Cyberattacks & Cyber Insurance
By Mark Fairlie | January 07, 2026

Learn how to develop a cybersecurity plan that prevents or stops cyberattacks before they harm your business.

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What Is Domain Registration and How to Do It?
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 07, 2026

Domain registration doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn how to register your domain step by step and explore tips to ensure your domain name stays yours.

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Reddit Marketing: A Full Guide
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 07, 2026

Discover the benefits and best practices for marketing and advertising your business on Reddit.

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How to Increase Your Restaurant’s Profits in 2026
By Sean Peek | January 07, 2026

The restaurant industry is highly competitive. Here's how your restaurant can save money and attract new customers.

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Roth IRA Self-Employed Guide: What to Know About Roth IRAs
By Jennifer Dublino | January 07, 2026

This guide explains how self-employed people can make Roth IRA contributions to save for their retirement.

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Purchasing a Copier? Here Are the Copier Features You Need
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 07, 2026

Even with a reduction in workplace paper usage, office copiers are an essential operational tool. Learn the features and costs of top copiers.

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Hidden Gotchas in Your Business Loan Repayment Terms
By Adam Uzialko | January 07, 2026

There's more to a loan than paying your monthly installment. Look for these hidden terms and fees a lender might include in a loan agreement.

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Why Employee Growth Is Key to Growing Your Business
By Skye Schooley | January 07, 2026

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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Features of Call Center Systems
By Mark Fairlie | January 07, 2026

Call center systems can improve customer service and sales calls. Learn their features and capabilities and how your business can incorporate call centers.

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Why You Should Tell Your Employees You’re Monitoring Them
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 07, 2026

Employee monitoring can backfire if you hide it from your workers. Learn the reasons why you should tell your employees you're monitoring them.

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What Are the Benefits of Using Direct Deposit? A Complete Guide
By Simone Johnson | January 07, 2026

Direct deposit can benefit small businesses when set up correctly. Learn all about direct deposit, including the pros, cons, tax laws and implementation.

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Capital vs. Operating Grants: Which Does Your Business Need?
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 07, 2026

Capital and operating grants are two different ways to fund your business. Here's what you need to know before applying for a business grant.

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Business Loans: Questions Lenders Ask Potential Borrowers
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 07, 2026

Here's a look at seven questions lenders ask small business borrowers and the reason for each one.

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4 Tips to Build a Strong In-House Marketing Team
By Jennifer Dublino | January 07, 2026

If you have the resources, an in-house marketing team can lower costs and foster creativity and agility. Learn to build a strong in-house marketing team.

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How to Boost Online Awareness of Your Brand
By Natalie Hamingson | January 07, 2026

Without effective brand awareness, your business will get buried by the competition. Here's how to make your business stand out online.

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7 Areas Where Attention to Detail in Important in Business
By Jennifer Dublino | January 07, 2026

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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How Business Debt Consolidation Works
By Julie Thompson | January 07, 2026

Learn who should consider debt consolidation and what you need to know before deciding whether business debt consolidation is right for you.

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HR for Small Business: 9 HR Basics to Manage
By Vanessa Johnson | January 07, 2026

Learn some human resources basics to ensure your business successfully recruits and retains employees and stays legally compliant.

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6 Ways Yoga Can Improve Productivity at Work
By Chad Brooks | January 07, 2026

Incorporating yoga into the daily work routine increases productivity. Here is why regular yoga practice can help your business.

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Make It Memorable: Tips for Creating an Effective Brand Name
By Jennifer Dublino | January 07, 2026

Your brand's name is the foundation for all your future marketing and sales communications. Follow these tips to make it the best possible brand name.

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OnPay Software Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | January 07, 2026

OnPay’s user-friendly payroll tools and excellent customer support make it the best payroll service for small businesses. Explore features and pricing.

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The Best PEO Service Providers of 2026
By Skye Schooley | January 07, 2026

Insperity, TriNet and Justworks are top PEO providers, offering comprehensive HR outsourcing, compliance support and employee benefits.

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The Best Online Payroll Services of 2026
By Jessica Elliott | January 07, 2026

Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll and ADP streamline payroll processing with tax compliance, direct deposit and employee self-service portals.

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Best Accounting Software Programs for 2026
By Mike Berner | January 07, 2026

QuickBooks, Xero and FreshBooks top the list for small business accounting, offering user-friendly interfaces, automation and scalability.