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Open a Business Bank Account Without an EIN
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2025

Can you open a business account without an EIN? Yes! Learn which business types qualify, required documents, and when getting an EIN may be smart.

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360 Feedback Tools
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2025

Compare the best 360 feedback tools for SMBs. Get pricing, features, and a 30-day rollout plan to launch your first multi-rater feedback cycle.

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How Cloud Computing Works & Benefits for Businesses
By Sean Peek | October 15, 2025

Cloud computing can increase your productivity and profits. Find out what exactly cloud computing is, along with its benefits and costs.

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Make Money with Google AdSense: Everything to Know to Grow an Empire
By Sean Peek | October 15, 2025

Google's AdSense program allows individuals and businesses to display relevant ads on their websites and make money.

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The Best Text Message Marketing Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | October 14, 2025

EZ Texting, SimpleTexting and Textedly offer robust SMS marketing platforms with automation, segmentation and analytics.

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The Best HR Software: Key Differences Explained
By Skye Schooley | October 14, 2025

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.

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What Are Project Management Methodologies and Why Are They Important?
By Amanda Hoffman | October 14, 2025

Project management methodology offers a clear structure for organizing tasks, managing resources and keeping projects moving forward.

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How Do HIPAA Laws Impact Employers? (HIPAA Compliance Checklist)
By Adam Uzialko | October 14, 2025

This guide includes everything employers need to know about HIPAA requirements, as well as a HIPAA compliance checklist.

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Flagship Merchant Services Review and Pricing
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 14, 2025

Flagship Merchant Services offers custom pricing, same-day setup, and free Clover Mini equipment, making it ideal for small businesses seeking flexibility.

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Email Retargeting Guide: How to Create Your Campaign
By Rachelle Gordon | October 14, 2025

Learn how your e-commerce business can use techniques like personalization to increase customer engagement and purchases.

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What Is Risk in Business Insurance?
By Mark Fairlie | October 14, 2025

Insurance risk is the probability of an adverse event that causes an insurance claim. Learn how business insurance risk is assessed and how to lower it.

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12 Ways to Improve Your Office Workflow
By Miranda Fraraccio | October 14, 2025

Make your employees happier and more productive by following these tips for making your business run more efficiently and smoothly.

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Gusto Payroll Software Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 14, 2025

Gusto helps small businesses manage payroll and HR processes. Explore its features, usability and limitations in our Gusto review.

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Clover Credit Card Processing Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 14, 2025

Clover combines flat-rate processing (2.6% + 10¢ in-person) with proprietary POS hardware, 200+ apps, and industry-specific plans for retail and dining.

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Stax Payments Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 14, 2025

Stax (formerly Fattmerchant) offers subscription-based merchant services with wholesale interchange pricing, 200+ integrations, and flexible POS hardware.

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How Your Product Packaging Can Win Buyers’ Hearts
By Julie Thompson | October 13, 2025

Find out how product packaging can win over customers, and get tips for successful packaging strategies.

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5 Ways an Ergonomically Designed Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity
By Julie Thompson | October 13, 2025

Learn how workplace ergonomics can increase productivity and employee happiness.

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Creating an Employee-Centric Company Culture Will Not Be the Death of Your Business
By Jennifer Post | October 13, 2025

An employee-centric company culture prioritizes employee input and helps your team feel respected. Learn how to implement an employee-centric work culture.

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Budgeting Planning: A Small Business Budgeting Guide
By Sean Peek | October 13, 2025

Business owners need budgets to help them manage money and meet financial goals. Learn how and why to start budget planning for your business.

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What Employee Info Can You Collect in Personnel Files?
By Skye Schooley | October 10, 2025

Learn which documents you should and shouldn't collect in employee personnel files.

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8 ADP Payroll Alternatives
By Julie Thompson | October 10, 2025

ADP offers HR, payroll and more, but its costs might be prohibitive. Learn which ADP alternatives may better suit your company.

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How Hiring a Chief Happiness Officer Can Save Your Business
By Skye Schooley | October 10, 2025

Employee happiness is a key component of business success. Learn what a chief happiness officer is and how one can benefit your company.

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Collaboration Improves Workplace Performance. Here’s How to Encourage It
By Jennifer Post | October 10, 2025

Make your workers more productive and engaged by promoting a collaborative workplace – here's how.

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How to Build a Microsoft Document Management System
By Mark Fairlie | October 10, 2025

Discover how to build a customized Microsoft document management system for your business with the workflows, security and integrations you want.

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Everything You Need to Know About Cash Flow Statements
By Jennifer Dublino | October 09, 2025

Learn why cash flow statements are essential for business survival, how they track liquidity and solvency, and key strategies for financial management.

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How AI Agents Can Help SMBs Do More With Less
By Natalie Hamingson | October 09, 2025

AI agents give small businesses the tools they need to automate workflows and compete with larger organizations.

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How AI Agents Are Changing SMB Payments
By Natalie Hamingson | October 09, 2025

AI agents are transforming payment workflows by automating invoice management, predicting payment delays, and accelerating collections.

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Small Business Tax Credits: Your Complete Guide to Reducing Your Tax Bill Dollar-for-Dollar
By Adam Uzialko | October 09, 2025

These tax credits can reduce your small business’s tax burden, saving you money and helping your business grow.

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What Is an Audited Financial Statement?
By Sally Herigstad | October 09, 2025

Audited financial statements are independent CPA evaluations costing thousands. They include balance sheets, cash flow, income statements, and equity changes.

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Best Productivity Methods to Transform Your Small Business Operations
By Skye Schooley | October 09, 2025

Top productivity methods include the Pomodoro Technique’s “sprints”, Getting Things Done by David Allen, the Eisenhower Matrix and Personal Kanban boards.