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Should You Use a Business Credit or Debit Card?
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 23, 2024

Discover which is best for your business – a business debit card or a credit card.

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Business Debt: How Much Is Too Much to Carry?
By Jamie Johnson | October 23, 2024

To start your business, you’ll need money and sometimes borrowing funds is fine. Without proper management and care, though, debt can become problematic.

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Your Guide to Creating a Small Business Marketing Plan
By Skye Schooley | October 23, 2024

A marketing plan is essential for winning over customers. Follow these marketing plan templates and guidelines to create your marketing plan today.

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How to Use YouTube to Build Community
By Sean Peek | October 23, 2024

YouTube can be a powerful way for your business to build a digital community. Here are tips on how to build your audience.

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How Email Personalization and Follow-Ups Can Boost Your Bottom Line
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 2024

Consumers want personalized shopping experiences. Here is how you can use email to increase customer loyalty and revenue.

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Time to Get Deep: Why CEOs Need to Embrace Mindfulness
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 2024

The attitude of the CEO impacts the entire company. Learn how mindfulness can create a more positive culture and foster success.

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To Infinity and Beyond: Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking
By Mark Fairlie | October 23, 2024

Your mindset can determine whether your company succeeds. Learn the benefits of embracing positive thinking.

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What Is SUTA Tax? How Do You Calculate It?
By David Gargaro | October 23, 2024

The State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) is a required payroll tax employers must pay. Learn what SUTA taxes are and how to understand, set up and pay them.

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11 Accounting Tips All Small Businesses Should Know
By Rashan Dixon | October 22, 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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Times Are Changing: The Future of Performance Management Trends
By Skye Schooley | October 22, 2024

Learn about the direction performance management is heading and how the most effective trends can help manage your team.

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Deposit Required? When to Ask Customers to Pay Upfront
By Jennifer Dublino | October 22, 2024

Upfront deposits show customers you're providing something of value. Learn when to require a deposit and six tips for collecting upfront payments.

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How Projection Mapping Is Changing the Ad World
By Sean Peek | October 22, 2024

Projection mapping can transform buildings into works of art and garner lots of attention. Here is how to use this marketing technique.

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8 Ways to Make Your Business’s Computing Eco-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | October 22, 2024

Learn five ways to improve your bottom line and create a more sustainable business environment by using practices such as cloud-based computing.

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How to Engage Your Email Subscribers More Efficiently
By Liviu Tanase | October 22, 2024

Email marketing has a high ROI when done right. Learn how to engage your email subscribers to boost sales and increase marketing campaign effectiveness.

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Time-Zone Mania: How to Deal With Geodiversity
By Skye Schooley | October 22, 2024

Employing a global workforce can give your company advantages, but your business will also have to deal with the downsides of working across time zones.

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Top 11 Advertising Blogs You Must Follow Now
By Julie Thompson | October 22, 2024

Get business inspiration and tips from the best of the best in the ad world.

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Why Professional Growth Is Critical to a Successful Career: Talking Shop
By Chad Brooks | October 22, 2024

Performance expert Bill Eckstrom believes that when you aren't growing, you're stuck in a cycle that eventually leads to stagnation.

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7 Ways to Build a Successful Construction Business
By Jennifer Dublino | October 22, 2024

Reputation is crucial to a construction business because the stakes are high. Learn how to build a successful construction company with the right tools.

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The Management Theory of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
By Miranda Fraraccio | October 21, 2024

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth stressed regulation and consistency at the job. Learn how to use their theory to make your company more efficient.

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How Virtual Reality Is Impacting the Ad Industry
By Sean Peek | October 21, 2024

Virtual and augmented reality are two forms of media that can impact how advertisers build relationships with customers. Here is what you need to know.

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Why Brand Ambassadors Could Be Your Best Marketing Strategy
By Jennifer Dublino | October 21, 2024

Having employees act as brand ambassadors is a low-cost way to increase your company's marketing reach and engagement significantly. Here's how to do it.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card as a Sole Proprietor
By Andrew Martins | October 21, 2024

Sole proprietors can use a business credit card to build credit, earn rewards and even out cash flow. Learn how to improve your chances of qualifying.

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The Best Business Uses of Microsoft Word
By Jennifer Post | October 18, 2024

Microsoft Word lets you share documents, create templates, and collaborate with your team. Learn about the other business uses for Microsoft Word.

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How to Celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month
By Mona Bushnell | October 18, 2024

October is National Women's Small Business Month, which means it's time to celebrate women-owned businesses everywhere.

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Craveworthy Brands CEO Takes a Bite Out of High Fast-Food Prices [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | October 18, 2024

An interview with Gregg Majewski

Review
Spectrum Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | October 17, 2024

Spectrum provides high-speed internet service for small businesses and enterprise organizations. The company offers both cable and fiber optic connections.

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Cox Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | October 17, 2024

Cox Communications is an internet service provider that serves businesses of all sizes in 17 states across the U.S. It has internet services for small, mid-sized and enterprise-sized organizations.

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SurePayroll Review and Pricing
By Matt D’Angelo | October 17, 2024

SurePayroll handles all payroll processing and payroll tax obligations. The system features an easy-to-use interface that's accessible online from anywhere.

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Why You Should Advertise on Podcasts
By Jennifer Dublino | October 17, 2024

Podcast advertising can be a cost-effective marketing solution that earns listener trust. Learn why advertising on podcasts works and how to get started.