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How to Protect Your Business From a Data Breach
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Follow these steps to protect your business from a data breach and learn what to do if your company's data has been breached.

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Time to Ditch Cash? Why Credit Cards Only Might Make Sense at Your Restaurant
By Jennifer Dublino | January 22, 2026

Accepting only credit cards can boost restaurant efficiency, reduce theft and speed up service — but it may alienate cash-preferring customers.

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Why Your Small Business Needs an Attendance Policy (+ Sample Attendance Policy Template)
By Skye Schooley | January 22, 2026

Here’s why your small business needs an attendance policy as well as how to write an effective one — and a sample attendance policy template.

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A Guide to Creating a Customer Journey Map for Your Brand
By Adam Uzialko | January 22, 2026

Building a customer journey requires you to understand how your customers engage with your brand and what steps they take both before and after a purchase.

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The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring to Your Company
By Patrick Proctor | January 22, 2026

Learn how to conduct a stay interview, see sample questions and find out the benefits.

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Stress and Productivity: What the Numbers Say
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Half of North American workers report daily stress, causing burnout and absenteeism. One million Americans miss work daily due to stress, hurting productivity.

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The 3 C’s of Effective Marketing
By Julie Thompson | January 22, 2026

Learn how these principles can improve your company's marketing and get marketing strategy tips from business experts.

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Importance of a Strong Finance Team for Accounting and Seeking Capital
By Jennifer Dublino | January 22, 2026

To achieve financial goals you might need a top-notch finance department. Learn how your company can become more competitive.

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7 Ways to Create a Happy and Motivated Workplace
By Julie Thompson | January 22, 2026

Employee satisfaction is crucial to a motivated workplace. Here are some great ways to create a happy and productive work environment.

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What Is Human Capital Management?
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Human capital management and its software is a great resource or tool for companies investing in their employees.

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What Is Business Interruption Insurance?
By Lauren Kubiak | January 22, 2026

Business interruption insurance policies can help when unforeseen events shut down operations. Learn how business interruption insurance works and what it covers.

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What Is Commercial Umbrella Insurance?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 22, 2026

A commercial umbrella insurance policy can give your business more coverage for less money. Learn if you need umbrella insurance and how to shop for it.

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What Is Cyber Insurance?
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Cyber insurance can help companies notify customers about data breaches involving their personal information and can protect from cyberattack damages.

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What Is the Best Internet Speed for Your Business?
By Mark Fairlie | January 22, 2026

Businesses must consider bandwidth so they operate effectively. Learn how to determine the internet speed your company needs and see ISP recommendations.

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How to Set Up a Hot Spot for Your Business
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

A business hotspot can benefit both busy entrepreneurs and the customers they serve. Here's what you need to know about setting up a business hotspot.

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How to Calculate Blended Overtime Pay
By Max Freedman | January 22, 2026

When a multiwage employee works overtime, which of their wage rates do you base their overtime rates? Blended overtime pay answers this question.

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5 Ways Your Company Can Benefit From Security Cameras
By Bennett Conlin | January 22, 2026

Here are five ways your company can benefit from using security cameras. Learn how to choose one that works best for your needs.

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14 Business Skills You Need to Master
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Learning and development experts, leadership coaches, and other professionals share the business skills entrepreneurs and business owners need to succeed.

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Best Business Employee Retirement Plans of 2026
By Kimberlee Leonard | January 22, 2026

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

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The Best POS Systems of 2026
By Quinn Springett | January 22, 2026

Clover, Square and Lightspeed lead as top POS systems, featuring mobile sales, loyalty programs and seamless integrations for diverse businesses.

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How to Choose Accounting Software
By Jamie Johnson | January 22, 2026

The best accounting software makes it easy for a business to track expenses, send invoices and collaborate with their accountant. Here’s what to consider.

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The Best Email Marketing Services and Survey Software of 2026
By Mark Fairlie | January 22, 2026

Mailchimp, Constant Contact and Campaign Monitor excel in email marketing, offering automation, segmentation and responsive templates.

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Part of the Job: 10 Skills All Entrepreneurs Must Master
By Julie Thompson | January 22, 2026

To succeed in business, there are certain competencies an entrepreneur must have. Learn what these skills are and how you can use them at work.

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The Best Medical Software
By Leah Zitter | January 22, 2026

Athenahealth, RXNT and DrChrono lead EMR software with comprehensive patient records, interoperability and customizable workflows.

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The Best Employee Scheduling Software
By Andrew Martins | January 22, 2026

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

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5 Steps to Engaging Your Audience on Social Media
By Rachelle Gordon | January 22, 2026

Engage social media audiences through consistent posting, authentic storytelling, responding to comments, using visual content and analyzing engagement metrics.

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5 Proactive Ways to Prevent Quiet Quitting
By Elizabeth Veras | January 22, 2026

This guide offers proactive tips for employers who want to prevent their team from quiet quitting.

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How Much Does Insurance Cost for a Small Business?
By Kimberlee Leonard | January 22, 2026

Small business insurance costs depend on many factors; every policy serves a different risk-protection purpose. Learn about small business insurance costs.

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The Best Merchant Account Services
By Jennifer Dublino | January 22, 2026

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 Insurance Claims Process and How to File
By Nicole Urbanowicz | January 22, 2026

If your business suffers a loss that’s covered by insurance, you’ll need to file an insurance claim. Here's how a claim works and how to file one.