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Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Product Failure
By Jennifer Dublino | October 21, 2025

What pitfalls cause most products to fail? Learn about these common traps so you can avoid mistakes and a failed product launch.

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EZ Texting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | October 21, 2025

EZ Texting is an excellent service for executing text message marketing campaigns. Learn about the platform's tools, pricing and integrations.

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How Color Can Impact Your Restaurant
By Sean Peek | October 21, 2025

Red and yellow stimulate appetite, while blue suppresses hunger. Discover how color psychology affects restaurant sales, customer mood and dining duration.

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What Is a Certified Financial Statement? (And How to Get One)
By Skye Schooley | October 17, 2025

Learn what certified financial statements are, when you need them, and how to obtain them. Includes costs, timelines and a complete prep checklist.

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The Best Business Grants for Women in 2026
By Sammi Caramela | October 17, 2025

Top business grants for women include Amber Grant ($10,000 monthly), Cartier Women's Initiative ($100,000), IFundWomen, and Tory Burch Foundation programs.

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Make ‘Em Smile: What Drives Successful Customer Satisfaction?
By Sean Peek | October 16, 2025

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

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Time Crunch: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Prioritizing Your Tasks
By Jennifer Post | October 16, 2025

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

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Deel Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2025

Deel is a global PEO provider with various HR functions available. Learn why Deel is the best PEO for businesses that require global payroll services.

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How Much Does a Billboard Cost
By Adam Uzialko | October 15, 2025

Billboard can increase visibility for your business, but the cost varies considerably depending on where you’re located.

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Advertising Techniques: A Guide to Advertising for Small Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | October 15, 2025

Learn how to advertise your brand with pay-per-click, social media ads, display ads and more.

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Open a Business Bank Account Without an EIN
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2025

Can you open a business account without an EIN? Yes! Learn which business types qualify, required documents, and when getting an EIN may be smart.

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360 Feedback Tools
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2025

Compare the best 360 feedback tools for SMBs. Get pricing, features, and a 30-day rollout plan to launch your first multi-rater feedback cycle.

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How Cloud Computing Works & Benefits for Businesses
By Sean Peek | October 15, 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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Make Money with Google AdSense: Everything to Know to Grow an Empire
By Sean Peek | October 15, 2025

Google's AdSense program allows individuals and businesses to display relevant ads on their websites and make money.

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The Best Text Message Marketing Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | October 14, 2025

EZ Texting, SimpleTexting and Textedly offer robust SMS marketing platforms with automation, segmentation and analytics.

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How Do HIPAA Laws Impact Employers? (HIPAA Compliance Checklist)
By Adam Uzialko | October 14, 2025

This guide includes everything employers need to know about HIPAA requirements, as well as a HIPAA compliance checklist.

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Email Retargeting Guide: How to Create Your Campaign
By Rachelle Gordon | October 14, 2025

Learn how your e-commerce business can use techniques like personalization to increase customer engagement and purchases.

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Gusto Payroll Software Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 14, 2025

Gusto helps small businesses manage payroll and HR processes. Explore its features, usability and limitations in our Gusto review.

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Clover Credit Card Processing Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 14, 2025

Clover combines flat-rate processing (2.6% + 10¢ in-person) with proprietary POS hardware, 200+ apps, and industry-specific plans for retail and dining.

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Stax Payments Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 14, 2025

Stax (formerly Fattmerchant) offers subscription-based merchant services with wholesale interchange pricing, 200+ integrations, and flexible POS hardware.

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5 Ways an Ergonomically Designed Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity
By Julie Thompson | October 13, 2025

Learn how workplace ergonomics can increase productivity and employee happiness.

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Creating an Employee-Centric Company Culture Will Not Be the Death of Your Business
By Jennifer Post | October 13, 2025

An employee-centric company culture prioritizes employee input and helps your team feel respected. Learn how to implement an employee-centric work culture.

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What Employee Info Can You Collect in Personnel Files?
By Skye Schooley | October 10, 2025

Learn which documents you should and shouldn't collect in employee personnel files.

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8 ADP Payroll Alternatives
By Julie Thompson | October 10, 2025

ADP offers HR, payroll and more, but its costs might be prohibitive. Learn which ADP alternatives may better suit your company.

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Collaboration Improves Workplace Performance. Here’s How to Encourage It
By Jennifer Post | October 10, 2025

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

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Everything You Need to Know About Cash Flow Statements
By Jennifer Dublino | October 09, 2025

Learn why cash flow statements are essential for business survival, how they track liquidity and solvency, and key strategies for financial management.

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Small Business Tax Credits: Your Complete Guide to Reducing Your Tax Bill Dollar-for-Dollar
By Adam Uzialko | October 09, 2025

These tax credits can reduce your small business’s tax burden, saving you money and helping your business grow.

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What Is an Audited Financial Statement?
By Sally Herigstad | October 09, 2025

Audited financial statements are independent CPA evaluations costing thousands. They include balance sheets, cash flow, income statements, and equity changes.

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Best Productivity Methods to Transform Your Small Business Operations
By Skye Schooley | October 09, 2025

Top productivity methods include the Pomodoro Technique’s “sprints”, Getting Things Done by David Allen, the Eisenhower Matrix and Personal Kanban boards.