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Best Business Employee Retirement Plans of 2025
By Kimberlee Leonard | September 30, 2025

Top retirement plans for small businesses include Human Interest, Guideline and Paychex, offering low fees and easy setup.

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The Best Remote PC Access Software of 2025
By Nadia Reckmann | September 30, 2025

Freshdesk, GoTo Assist and Splashtop provide remote PC access with high-speed connections, cross-platform support, and security features.

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PR Nightmares: What You Can Learn From the Biggest Blunders
By Julie Thompson | September 30, 2025

Business owners can learn a lot from PR mistakes made by some of the biggest companies. Here are a few key public relations lessons.

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The Hidden Ways Gender Bias Can Sabotage Recruitment
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2025

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

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POS Systems for Small Construction Businesses
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 30, 2025

With a POS system installed on your phone or tablet, you can accept payments on the job, send digital receipts, and accurately record payment details.

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What Is Lead Scoring?
By Julie Thompson | September 30, 2025

When you rank leads using lead scoring, you can better determine conversion point thresholds and increase sales efficiency. Learn how to score leads.

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HR Compliance Challenges Small Businesses Face Today
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2025

Are you violating employment compliance regulations? You might be. Check out our list of the most challenging HR regulations small businesses face.

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The Best Human Resources Software of 2025
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2025

HR software can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn what the best HR software options can do for your small business.

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The Best HR Outsourcing Services of 2025
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2025

TriNet, Insperity and Paychex offer comprehensive HR outsourcing with payroll, benefits administration and compliance support.

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The Best Fleet Management Services of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | September 29, 2025

Top GPS fleet tracking services include Verizon Connect, Samsara, and Motive—offering real-time tracking, ELD compliance and route optimization tools.

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What You Should Know About Noncompete Agreements
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025

Learn how a noncompete agreement works and how to include one in your company policies.

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What Is Opt-in Email Marketing?
By Jennifer Post | September 29, 2025

Opt-in email marketing helps reach prospects who have already shown interest in your products or services and are more likely to buy. Learn how it works.

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SBA Loan Forgiveness for PPP, EIDL and 7(a) Loans
By Jamie Johnson | September 29, 2025

Learn which SBA loans qualify for forgiveness in 2025. Only PPP loans offer full forgiveness, while EIDL loans must be repaid. Get complete application guidance, deadlines and hardship relief options.

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How to Take Away Perks Without Employees Hating You
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025

If you need to eliminate some employee benefits, here’s how to do it without starting a staff rebellion.

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The Best Employee Monitoring Software of 2025
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025

Teramind, Hubstaff and ActivTrak provide employee monitoring solutions with activity tracking, productivity analysis and compliance features.

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ActivTrak Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025

ActivTrak monitors employee productivity with automatic time tracking, activity logging, and insights to optimize workforce performance and efficiency.

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Financial Accounting: What You Need to Know
By Dock David Treece | September 26, 2025

Learn what every business owner needs to know about financial accounting, accounting software and financial statements.

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How to Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | September 26, 2025

Learn the importance of mobile-friendly websites and how to make sure your site functions well on mobile devices.

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Trust the Process: 13 Tips to Empower and Encourage Your Staff
By Chad Brooks | September 26, 2025

See advice for encouraging your team members, and find out the benefits of empowering your employees.

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Are the Benefits of Using a PEO Really Worth It?
By Joshua Stowers | September 26, 2025

Learn what a PEO does and the advantages and disadvantages of partnering with one vs. managing HR in-house.

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Workplace Accidents: How to Avoid Them and What to Do When They Happen
By Mark Fairlie | September 26, 2025

Find out how to avoid workplace accidents and the best way to handle them if they do occur.

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6 Benefits of Forming an S Corporation
By Jamie Johnson | September 25, 2025

An S corporation helps you avoid double taxation and the self-employment tax. Learn the pros and cons of S corporations and other corporate structures.

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15 Successful Text Message Marketing Examples
By Shannon Flynn | September 25, 2025

Text message marketing is a powerful tool for reaching your customers. See some SMS marketing examples and adapt them to your campaign.

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10 Reasons Brands Should Use Text Message Marketing
By Skye Schooley | September 25, 2025

Text message marketing is an easy way to boost your digital marketing efforts. Learn why and how you should use it.

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7 Benefits of Text Message Marketing
By Skye Schooley | September 24, 2025

Discover how text message marketing helps drive customer engagement and increases purchasing, plus tips on which SMS services to use.

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NetSuite Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | September 24, 2025

Oracle NetSuite is a cloud ERP integrating finance, sales, supply chain, and HR tools. Pricing starts around $999 per month licensing plus $99 per user.

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Employer Health Insurance: Average Employee Health Insurance Cost in 2025
By Max Freedman | September 23, 2025

Health insurance costs are a major factor in an employee benefits package. Here's what to expect from employer-sponsored plans this year.

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4 Genius Marketing Tactics Proven to Drive Leads for Businesses on a Budget
By Joy Gendusa | September 23, 2025

Generating good leads can seem difficult for small businesses. Learn what mistakes to avoid, and some budget-friendly tactics.

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Video Conferencing Etiquette Tips for Presenters and Attendees
By Karina Fabian | September 23, 2025

Video conferences can be effective virtual meetings or a waste of time and resources. Learn 18 tips for more productive and enjoyable video conferences.

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The Best Business Insurance for Entrepreneurs in 2025
By Kimberlee Leonard | September 22, 2025

Compare providers like Hiscox, Progressive and The Hartford offering general liability, workers' comp and tailored small business coverage.