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How to Encourage Employees to Take Pride in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | May 01, 2024

Learn how to create a work environment that will generate more employee engagement and productivity, whether your workers are in-office or remote.

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Need a Loan? Lending Trends That Affect Your Chances of Getting Funds
By Jennifer Dublino | May 01, 2024

From tighter lending criteria to the rise of payment processors, many changes are underway in small business lending.

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Types of Fast Business Loans
By Max Freedman | May 01, 2024

Find out which fast lending methods you can choose from when you need a business loan and what you need in order to apply.

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Capital vs. Operating Grants: Which Does Your Business Need?
By Donna Fuscaldo | May 01, 2024

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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Paper vs. Electronic Medical Records
By Max Freedman | May 01, 2024

Most medical practices have switched to electronic recordkeeping, but there's still a place for paper.

Review
Zoom Review
By Jessica Elliott | April 30, 2024

Zoom Phone offers internet-based phone services with feature-rich video conferencing tools. See pricing and how it stacks up to competitors.

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The Best HR Software: Key Differences Explained
By Skye Schooley | April 30, 2024

Learn which types of HR management software are on the market, how each one can benefit your business, and what the best HR management solutions are.

Review
Vonage Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | April 29, 2024

Vonage offers cloud-hosted VoIP phone systems for businesses of all sizes. Vonage Business Cloud is designed for smaller businesses, while Vonage Enterprise is for midsize and large businesses. Both...

Review
Dialpad Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

Dialpad offers voice calling, video conferencing and text messaging. This flexibility helps small businesses connect with clients in ways that work best for both customers and businesses.

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8×8 Phone System Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

What makes 8x8 one of the best phone systems for small businesses is that it is hosted in the cloud and easy to use, has an assortment of valuable features, is affordably priced, and provides...

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GoTo Connect Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

GoTo Connect combines the power and reliability of Jive's cloud VoIP phone systems with GoTo Meeting's web, audio, and video conferencing into one simple, reliable, and flexible solution.

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Write Like a Pro: How AI Can Turbocharge Your Small Business Marketing
By Anthony Bratti | April 26, 2024

Learn practical ways small businesses can leverage AI to generate content for marketing purposes.

Review
Keap CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | April 25, 2024

Keap is a strong contact management software with robust marketing, sales and e-commerce tools built-in. The functionality and interface are top of the line, but it's not a lightweight solution, and...

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Maximize Your “Uptime” With Tips From Google’s Productivity Expert (Full Q&A)
By Tina Nazerian | April 25, 2024

An interview with author Laura Mae Martin

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Article
Average Commercial Car Insurance Costs
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 24, 2024

The average cost of commercial car insurance depends on vehicle, location, driving record, industry, and more. Learn how to choose the right coverage.

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Apple vs. Apple: 6 Trademark Cases and What You Should Learn From Them 
By Sean Peek | April 24, 2024

You could be committing trademark infringement without knowing it. Learn from these six trademark cases.

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Is a Line of Credit or a Term Loan Better For Your Business?
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 23, 2024

You need to know which type of loan is best for your small business's situation. Learn the difference between term loans and lines of credit.

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The Solopreneur’s Guide to Retirement Funds
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 23, 2024

How do self-employed people plan for retirement? Here are a few retirement plan options for the solopreneur.

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How to Utilize Big Data for Human Resources
By Skye Schooley | April 23, 2024

Big data can be an effective tool for HR professionals to hire and retain top talent. Learn some smart ways to use big data in human resources.

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5 Ways Emotional Intelligence Predicts Your Success
By Blair Nicole Natasi | April 22, 2024

Learn the different ways high emotional intelligence can predict your success in the business world.

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7 Accounting Mistakes That Cost Small Businesses Significant Growth
By Jamie Johnson | April 22, 2024

Minor small business accounting errors can have a significant effect on your business's finances. Learn the most common accounting mistakes to avoid.

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The Hidden Ways Gender Bias Can Sabotage Recruitment
By Skye Schooley | April 22, 2024

Learn what gender bias looks like and how to avoid it in your hiring process.

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Credit Card Processing in High-Risk Industries
By Dachondra Cason | April 19, 2024

Is your business considered a high risk by your credit card processor? Here's how to know and what that means for you.

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3 Famous Restaurants and Bars That Weren’t Supposed to Be
By Ali Saleh | April 19, 2024

An unexpected origin story adds character.

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Podcaster Jannese Torres Wants to “Level Up Your Dinero”
By Antonio Ferme | April 19, 2024

Our full Q&A with the author of Financially Lit!

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Projects Watches Dials Into What Makes Gen Z Tick (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | April 19, 2024

An interview with creative director Connor Hudson

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11 Tools for Tracking Your Remote Staff’s Productivity
By Skye Schooley | April 19, 2024

Need to keep a better eye on worker productivity? Here are five tools to tighten your employee tracking.

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4 Ways an Ergonomic Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity
By Julie Thompson | April 19, 2024

Learn how workplace ergonomics can increase productivity and employee happiness.