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9 Best Countries to Get a Business Education
By Mark Fairlie | April 11, 2025

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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How New-Age Social Media Marketing Is Changing and What You Need to Know in 2025
By Aaron Irmas | April 11, 2025

Social media marketing best practices are in near-constant motion. Learn about the future of social media marketing and how to leverage new technology and trends.

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The Best Text Message Marketing Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | April 11, 2025

This guide explains how to choose a text message marketing service, as well as summaries and reviews of the best SMS marketing services of 2025.

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The Best Business Insurance for Entrepreneurs in 2025
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 10, 2025

Our team of experts has compared the best business insurance providers for 2024. See up-to-date comparisons and reviews for the top-rated services.

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10 Reasons Why Small Businesses Should Use Affiliate Marketing
By Adam Enfroy | April 10, 2025

Launching an affiliate marketing program isn't as daunting or costly as you might think. Learn how your small business can benefit from it.

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The Best Business Loan and Financing Options of 2025
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2025

Many small businesses need funding to get started. Learn about the different financing options to decide which would work best for your small business.

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ADT Small Business Security Review
By Jeremy Bender | April 10, 2025

ADT Business Security is our pick for the best business security system.

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10 Ways Small Businesses Empower Their Communities
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2025

Learn how small businesses strengthen communities, and get ideas for meaningful community partnerships.

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How to Increase Sales With Business Text Messages
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2025

Connecting to your audience via text messaging can help a business grow. Learn tips for texts that engage leads, reduce no-shows, qualify leads and more.

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How to Find and Attract Business Investors
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2025

Need an investor to help grow your startup? Here's how to find an investor and what to look for.

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How to Print Postcards at Home With Word-Processing Software
By Max Freedman | April 09, 2025

Creating your own postcards at home is not too difficult. Here is what you need and how to do it.

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8 Tips to Manage Your Time as a Small Business Owner
By Jennifer Dublino | April 09, 2025

Small business owners are constantly pulled in different directions. Follow these time-management tips to maximize your effectiveness.

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Guide to Compensation Management
By Jennifer Dublino | April 09, 2025

To get and retain top talent, you need a strategy that considers your business’s strategic goals and objectives. Here is how to develop a good policy.

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What Is a Merit Pay Increase?
By Mark Fairlie | April 08, 2025

Merit increases can help boost productivity and retain valuable employees, but you need to know the benefits and pitfalls of the policy.

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6 Best Accounting Software Programs for 2025
By Mike Berner | April 08, 2025

Our team has compared the best accounting software. See up-to-date comparisons, reviews and costs for the top-rated accounting programs.

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How to Easily Implement a 5S Program for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | April 08, 2025

A 5S program consists of sort, straighten, shine, standardize and sustain. Learn how to implement a 5S program, boost efficiency and eliminate waste.

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Oh, No, You Didn’t! 4 Tips for Preventing Employee Accounting Fraud
By Dachondra Cason | April 08, 2025

Employee accounting fraud is a possibility for any business. Learn how to prevent and mitigate employee fraud with these tips.

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What Is Workflow Automation?
By Mark Fairlie | April 08, 2025

Automating manual processes improves efficiency and eliminates human error. Learn about workflow automation and how to create an automated workflow.

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The Management Theory of Elton Mayo
By Sean Peek | April 07, 2025

Discover how George Elton Mayo revolutionized workplace management with his groundbreaking theory, emphasizing teamwork, communication and employee motivation over monetary rewards.

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Ooma Office Review and Plan Costs in 2025
By Jessica Elliott | April 07, 2025

Ooma Office is an affordable on-premises VoIP phone system that is ideal for very small businesses. It might not have all of the features other systems offer, but it does have the ones very small...

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10 Critical Elements of Professional Invoices
By Megan Totka | April 07, 2025

Invoicing is crucial for small business cash flow. Learn how to create an effective professional invoice that increases the likelihood of timely payments.

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10 Ways to Stop Absenteeism in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | April 07, 2025

Learn what absenteeism is and how to prevent it in the workplace.

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Find Out Which Credit Card Payment App for Android Works Best for You
By Adam Uzialko | April 07, 2025

If you have an Android phone, an Android credit card payment app can help you accept mobile payments. Find the best credit card payment apps for Android.

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How to Accept Credit Card Payments Using Your Phone
By Simone Johnson | April 07, 2025

Learn how to accept credit card payments from your smartphone or tablet.

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Insperity PEO Services Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 07, 2025

Insperity provides PEO services to businesses needing benefits administration, payroll processing, risk management resources and HR consulting. Its competitive pricing and flexible plan make it a...

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The Pros and Cons of Having a Human Resources Department
By Skye Schooley | April 07, 2025

Should you hire an internal human resources department? Learn the pros and cons of having an HR department and how to go about hiring one.

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Revenue vs. Income: What’s the Difference?
By Dock David Treece | April 07, 2025

Learn how the relationship between revenue and income affects your business and its value.

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What Is Keystroke Logging?
By Andrew Martins | April 07, 2025

There is more than one way to monitor your employees' actions during the workday. Is keystroke logging a viable option for your small business?

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Why Every Business Should Be Using Multiple Social Media Accounts
By Julie Thompson | April 04, 2025

Successful companies use multiple social media platforms to stay competitive. Here's why you shouldn’t rely only on Facebook and X (Twitter).

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Why HR’s Organizational Structure Matters
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2025

Ensuring your HR team is appropriately organized and structured is critical to your success. Here’s more about the types of structure and why they matter.