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The Pros and Cons of Outsourced Customer Service
By Marisa Sanfilippo | January 02, 2026
Learn if outsourcing customer service to a call center is right for your business.
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How to Create a Happy and Productive Work Culture
By Jennifer Dublino | January 02, 2026
Investing in a positive culture benefits employees while boosting productivity and your company’s bottom line.
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Discover the Unique Selling Proposition of Your Business
By Shane Barker | January 02, 2026
Your unique selling proposition is what sets your business apart from its competitors and helps it stand out in the market.
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What Sole Proprietors Need to Know About Business Licenses
By Jennifer Dublino | January 02, 2026
If you conduct business — even as a sole proprietor — you must abide by certain municipal rules.
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The Importance of Self-Care for Productivity in an Office Environment
By Skye Schooley | January 02, 2026
Self-care can boost employee happiness, well-being and productivity. Here are some self-care techniques for you and your workers.
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Smarter Bookkeeping with AI-Powered Reconciliation
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 02, 2026
Manual bookkeeping is a hassle and leaves a lot of room for human error. Make your bank reconciliations simpler and more accurate with AI-powered automation features within QuickBooks.
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Keeping Teams on Track with Project Management Agents
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 02, 2026
Keep your team’s projects running smoothly with agentic AI solutions like Intuit’s Project Management Agent.
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How SMBs Can Use AI Agents to Improve Accounting
By Natalie Hamingson | January 02, 2026
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How AI Agents Are Changing SMB Payments
By Natalie Hamingson | January 02, 2026
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How AI Agents Can Help SMBs Do More With Less
By Natalie Hamingson | January 02, 2026
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Workplace Accidents: How to Avoid Them and What to Do When They Happen
By Mark Fairlie | January 02, 2026
Learn how to prevent workplace accidents from hitting your business and the best way to handle accidents if they do occur.
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Write Like a Pro: How AI Can Turbocharge Your Small Business Marketing
By Anthony Bratti | January 02, 2026
In this walk-through, we show how small businesses can use ChatGPT and Google's Gemini to generate engaging content.
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4 Genius Marketing Tactics Proven to Drive Leads for Businesses on a Budget
By Joy Gendusa | January 02, 2026
Demand generation can seem like a daunting task for many small businesses. Here are four budget-friendly tools to get you started.
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The Best Sites for Freelance Services
By Max Freedman | January 02, 2026
Freelancers and businesses that need professional talent have many ways to connect. Here are some of the best sites to do so.
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5 Best HR and Talent Acquisition Certifications
By Chad Brooks | January 02, 2026
Check out these certifications to help grow your career in human resources or recruitment.
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How to Attract Customers to Your Restaurant
By Jennifer Dublino | January 02, 2026
Learn how to use online and offline marketing to reach more customers for your restaurant.
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How to Get Paid as a Construction Contractor
By Karina Fabian | January 02, 2026
Learn what steps to take to ensure you receive your payments.
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Are the Benefits of Using a PEO Really Worth It?
By Joshua Stowers | January 02, 2026
Is a PEO the right HR solution for your business? Learn about the pros and cons of professional employer organizations.
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POS Systems for Small Construction Businesses
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 02, 2026
Even if you prefer cash and checks, a POS system can be a valuable payment tool for a construction operation.
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What Is Lead Scoring?
By Julie Thompson | January 02, 2026
Prioritizing your top leads can increase sales efficiency and lower customer acquisition costs.
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How to Build a Microsoft Document Management System
By Mark Fairlie | January 02, 2026
Discover how to build a customized solution for your business with the workflows, security and integrations you want.
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Should You Hire Full-Time or Part-Time Employees?
By Mona Bushnell | December 19, 2025
The choice could have a big impact on payroll, benefits and your business.
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90 Days to Prove Yourself: The Power of a Probationary Period
By Julie Thompson | December 19, 2025
How long should employees have to prove themselves? Some say it can take as long as 18 months. Here’s why probationary periods can work.
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The Dropbox Effect: How to Utilize the Lean Startup Methodology
By Sean Peek | December 19, 2025
How do big startups like Dropbox manage to climb to the heights they do? It all starts with the lean startup methodology.
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Human Resources Management Glossary: Key Terms HR Pros Should Know
By Skye Schooley | December 19, 2025
These are the key terms you need to know to understand human resources management.
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The Truth Behind Stock Photos: What Works and What Doesn’t
By Sean Peek | December 19, 2025
Stock photos can add graphics to your online content without creating the images yourself. Here's what works and what doesn't regarding stock photos.
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What Are Employee Compensation Packages?
By Skye Schooley | December 19, 2025
The types of compensation packages you offer your employees can have a big impact on your business. Discover which ones are right for your team.
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How Virtual Reality Technology Is Changing Manufacturing
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 19, 2025
Manufacturing has begun a new reality as next-generation VR and AR become available.
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What Is a Severance Package and Severance Agreement?
By Adam Uzialko | December 19, 2025
While severance packages can be advantageous, they are often not legally mandatory. Learn about severance pay to see if you should offer it.