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Create a Business Profile on LinkedIn: Complete Guide for 2025
By Mark Fairlie | September 11, 2025

Creating a business profile on LinkedIn is a great way to connect with partners and talent. Learn more about LinkedIn business profiles.

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Guide to Marketing Certifications
By Max Freedman | September 11, 2025

Boost your marketing career with these top marketing certifications from universities, industry groups and digital platforms. See costs, ROI and more.

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How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary Legally: Complete 2025 Guide
By Mark Fairlie | September 11, 2025

Cannabis is a big business. Here is a startup guide for how you can enter this industry legally.

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15 Creative Business Sign Ideas That Will Attract More Customers to Your Store
By Miranda Fraraccio | September 11, 2025

Discover creative interior and exterior business sign ideas, tips to help your signage stand out and places to look to find your own inspiration.

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How to Start a Clothing Store
By Shari Weiss | September 11, 2025

Our guide breaks down everything you need to know about starting an in-person or online clothing store, with expert advice from retailers.

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Is it Better to Buy or Lease a Car for Business?
By Max Freedman | September 11, 2025

Should you buy or lease the company car? Here are the pros and cons of each to help you weigh which is best for your needs.

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The Three C’s of Leadership: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Effective Leaders
By Jennifer Dublino | September 11, 2025

Character, competence and communication are vital elements of leadership. Learn more about the three C's of leadership and more leadership characteristics.

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What’s the Difference Between Net Income and Profit?
By Sally Herigstad | September 11, 2025

Profit and net income are found on your company's income statement. Learn the difference between these financial terms and what they mean for your company.

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What Is a Discretionary Bonus?
By David Gargaro | September 10, 2025

A nuanced understanding is crucial when offering compensation beyond employees' agreed-upon salary or wages.

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Guide to Employee Bonuses
By David Gargaro | September 10, 2025

Employee bonuses are any compensation paid in excess of an employee's base salary or hourly wage. Learn how to structure and implement employee bonuses.

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What is a Reasonable PTO Policy?
By Kiely Kuligowski | September 10, 2025

A business's paid time off (PTO) policy outlines employee time off regulations. Learn the three types of PTO policies and PTO policy best practices.

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Why Small Businesses Need a Social Media Presence
By Sean Peek | September 10, 2025

Social media helps small businesses boost visibility, engage customers, drive traffic and build brand loyalty on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and X.

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Text Message Laws Every Business Needs to Follow
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | September 10, 2025

Learn the key regulations governing SMS marketing, the penalties for noncompliance and how to keep your campaigns both effective and legal.

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Average Commercial Car Insurance Costs
By Kimberlee Leonard | September 10, 2025

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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Epos Now Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 10, 2025

Epos Now is a top point-of-sale (POS) system known for excellent integrations. Learn about Epos Now's features, limitations, pricing, support and more.

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

Biz2Credit, Fundbox, SBG Funding connect small businesses with lenders offering term loans, lines of credit and invoice financing.

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DrChrono Medical Billing Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | September 09, 2025

The DrChrono suite of electronic health record and medical billing software is simple to use for front-office staff and physicians. It offers a hybrid plan for new practices that are just ramping up.

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When Does Your Business Credit Score Matter?
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 09, 2025

Your business credit score is related to but separate from your personal credit score. Learn what a business credit score is and why it matters.

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Best Online Legal Services of 2025
By Max Freedman | September 09, 2025

Rocket Lawyer, LegalZoom and Tailor Brands streamline compliance via legal documents, business registration and registered agent services.

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The Best Website Builders and Design Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | September 09, 2025

Wix, Squarespace and Shopify are leading website builders, providing drag-and-drop interfaces, customizable templates and e-commerce capabilities.

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The Best Employee Scheduling Software
By Andrew Martins | September 09, 2025

Connecteam, When I Work, and Homebase provide employee scheduling software with shift planning, time tracking and team communication tools.

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The Best Merchant Account Services
By Jennifer Dublino | September 09, 2025

The best merchant account services include Square, Helcim and Stax. They offer flexible payment processing, low fees and integrations to boost your sales.

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The Best Document Management Software of 2025
By Adam Uzialko | September 09, 2025

Top document management software includes M-Files, DocuWare and Revver — offering secure storage, workflow automation and easy document retrieval.

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Entrepreneurs, Take Note: 9 Trends in Online Purchasing Habits
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2025

E-commerce stores must stay on top of consumer shopping behavior. Learn about consumer trends and how to attract online customers via e-commerce platforms.

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How to Boost Customer Retention
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2025

Keeping your existing customers keeps costs down while helping your company grow. Learn how to make customers happy enough to keep doing business with you.

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Strategies for Building Brand Trust Through Video
By Joe Forte | September 08, 2025

Video marketing brings brand exposure while building trust with customers. Learn five strategies for building brand trust and customer loyalty with video.

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How to Host a Successful Q&A on Facebook Live
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2025

Facebook Live is an effective way to reach customers. Learn how to utilize Facebook Live Q&As to connect with customers, answer questions and drive sales.

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What Is Meta Pay? A Complete Guide to Meta’s Payment Platform
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 08, 2025

Meta Pay lets businesses accept secure, fee-free payments across Meta’s platforms, making social selling easier with simple setup and purchase protection.

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Grow Your Small Business by Outsourcing Business Processes
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2025

Outsourcing certain tasks can help you save money you'd otherwise spend on non-revenue-producing employees. Here's how and what to outsource.

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How to Become a Full-Time Airbnb Entreprener
By Mark Fairlie | September 08, 2025

Airbnb has revolutionized rentals, giving entrepreneurs a way to earn. Learn how to start and grow a successful Airbnb business with this guide.