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What a Bill of Materials Is and Why You Need One
By Sean Peek | January 20, 2026
Whether you are making a toy or a rocket, a BOM helps you accurately manage and oversee resources and identify materials to reduce wasteful spending.
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9 Best Countries to Get a Business Education
By Mark Fairlie | January 20, 2026
See a list of the best countries and schools for business education and find out why getting a business degree can help your career.
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Finding Talented Freelancers: 11 Websites Worth Searching
By Jennifer Dublino | January 20, 2026
Freelance workers help your company expand your team while keeping overhead to a minimum. Learn about 12 websites where you can find talented freelancers.
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Credit Card Receivables Financing Guide
By Jennifer Dublino | January 20, 2026
Credit card receivables financing advances funding based on future sales with high approval rates. Factor rates tend to be 1.1-1.5 with 10-20% holdback rates.
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What Is CTR in Email?
By Amanda Hoffman | January 20, 2026
Understanding metrics like the click-through rate (CTR) can improve your ability to create email marketing campaigns that reach your target audience.
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What Are Merchant Cash Advances and Working Capital Loans?
By Max Freedman | January 20, 2026
Merchant cash advances and working capital loans are financing tools for business owners who need fast cash. Learn how they differ and their pros and cons.
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How to Build a Sales Team at Scale
By Sean Peek | January 20, 2026
Build a sales team by hiring for cultural fit, providing CRM tools, setting measurable KPIs, and creating systems that support scalable growth and retention.
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How Much Do Payroll Services Cost?
By Sean Peek | January 20, 2026
If you plan to outsource payroll, CPAs and payroll services are good options. Here's a look at what CPAs and payroll services offer and how much they cost.
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Expand Internationally by Leveraging Local PEO Services
By Craig Dempsey | January 20, 2026
PEOs can handle your overseas human resources requirements through a co-employment model. Learn about the benefits of working with an international PEO.
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5 Reasons You Should Consider Using a Virtual Receptionist
By Jennifer Dublino | January 20, 2026
Virtual receptionists answer calls, take messages, and schedule appointments remotely for around $250 per month versus $30,000 or more for in-house staff.
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What Is Retro Pay?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 20, 2026
Find out the circumstances under which employers owe employees retro pay, how it differs from back pay, the tax implications and how to calculate it.
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From Collections to Repossession: A Timeline of Debt
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 20, 2026
Get your business out of debt with our guide to the debt collection process and see expert-backed advice for dealing with collection agencies.
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Hiring Process Timeline Best Practices
By Alison Grillo | January 16, 2026
How long should your hiring process take? Find out how long each step of your recruiting process should be and learn tips for speeding it up.
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6 Ways Email Automation Can Elevate Your Customer Support
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2026
Use these strategies to automate your email communications without coming across as cold to your customers.
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What Is Channel Management?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 16, 2026
Channel management is finding the right marketing techniques and sales strategies to reach your target customers. Learn how channel management works.
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Are Chatbots AI? How to Differentiate Chatbots From Conversational AI
By Mark Fairlie | January 16, 2026
Chatbot technology is changing. Here is how businesses can use the tool to create a better customer experience on their websites and more.
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Best Facebook Marketing Strategies: The Latest Tips
By Jennifer Dublino | January 16, 2026
Facebook is the social network with the broadest audience. Make the most of your Facebook business advertising and marketing with these strategies.
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Just Say No: 10 Website Design Mistakes That Can Hurt Conversion
By Amanda Hoffman | January 16, 2026
When someone lands on your website, you have less than a second to make a conversion. Here are design elements that can hurt your business.
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17 Security Practices to Protect Your Business’s Sensitive Information
By Mark Fairlie | January 16, 2026
You have a responsibility to your customers and your business to keep all sensitive data secure. Here are 17 best practices to secure your information.
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What Do Millennials Want in a Modern Leader?
By Jennifer Post | January 16, 2026
Millennials comprise a significant portion of today's workforce. Learn the modern leadership styles they value and the traits of millennial leaders.
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The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Bookkeeper
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2026
Hiring a financial professional like a bookkeeper can help you save money and time. But it's crucial to understand the downsides as well as the upsides.
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Time to Expand? Tips for Opening Another Location
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2026
Learn how to know when it's time to expand your business, and find out what you should do to begin the process.
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Tips for Setting Better Business Goals
By Simone Johnson | January 16, 2026
Business goals provide direction for your company and can motivate your team to reach milestones. Learn about the goal-setting process and types of goals.
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What Type of Employee Monitoring System Do You Need?
By Skye Schooley | January 16, 2026
Keeping track of your employees is easy with the right tools. Check out these employee monitoring software and solutions to find what's best for you.
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The Importance of Employee Data
By Nicole Fallon | January 16, 2026
Employee data is every detail a company collects about its employees and encompasses both basic and specific information.
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What Is a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)?
By Skye Schooley | January 16, 2026
A human resources information system (HRIS) helps your business's HR department stay compliant and safeguard data. Learn about HRIS features and functions.
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Turn It Up: Aggressive Marketing Strategies for Startups in Any Industry
By Jennifer Dublino | January 16, 2026
If you've got a product ready to go, how do you market it so that you can sell as many as possible in a short time? Learn some strategies here.
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PayPal 1099: How to Report Self-Employment Income to the IRS
By Jamie Johnson | January 16, 2026
You have to report PayPal income to the IRS. Learn how PayPal tracks your income and how to fill out a PayPal 1099.
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Types of Cyber Risks Businesses Should Be Aware Of
By Mark Fairlie | January 16, 2026
Cyberattacks could lead to big financial losses and even civil or criminal penalties. Learn how your business can reduce the risks.
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Cybersecurity Risk Management Guide for Businesses
By Shannon Flynn | January 16, 2026
Cybersecurity risk management identifies data and network risks and how to defend against them. Learn best practices for cybersecurity risk management.